CNN reports the U.S. Supreme Court has curbed the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to broadly regulate carbon emissions from existing power plants. The decision is a major defeat for the Biden administration's attempts to slash emissions … [Read more...]
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Gun Bill
President Joe Biden has signed into law Saturday a bipartisan bill to address gun violence. CNN reports the bill amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades and marks a significant bipartisan breakthrough on one of the … [Read more...]
CNN: U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill
CNN reports the U.S. Senate on Thursday night passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The final vote was 65 to 33 with 15 Republicans joining Democrats in support … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate Develops Bipartisan Gun Legislation
A bipartisan agreement has been developed in the Senate offering modest gun curbs and stepped up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The Associated Press reports the proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by … [Read more...]
AP: House Panel Firmly Blames Donald Trump for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The Associated Press reports the House panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration Planning Continues, Volunteers Needed
Jamestown's Juneteenth committee is gearing up for the annual celebration set to take place June 17 through 19. A free showing of the movie "Sister Act" will take place at the National Comedy Center on Friday, June 17 with other activities planned … [Read more...]
New NYS Congressional Maps Approved by Judge
The new congressional maps approved by a Stueben County State Supreme Court Judge boosts Republican odds of capturing more seats in the U.S. House in November's midterm elections. Reuters reports Judge Patrick McAllister signed off on the map just … [Read more...]
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Alleviate Infant Formula Shortages
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to attempt to alleviate ongoing infant formula shortages in the United States. CNN reports the President is invoking the act -- which allows the government more control over industrial … [Read more...]
President Biden Speaks In Buffalo Following Mass Shooting
"White Supremacy is a poison. It's a poison.." That statement came from President Joe Biden during a visit to Buffalo Tuesday following a racially motivated mass shooting in a predominantly Black part of the city that left 10 people dead on … [Read more...]
President Biden, First Lady to Visit Buffalo to Meet with Shooting Victims’ Families
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with the families of victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at a grocery store. WBFO reports the trip comes three days after a gunman opened fire in a Tops Friendly … [Read more...]
