Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) called on FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to resign on Tuesday after a law firm's investigation confirmed a report of rampant sexual misconduct, lewd behavior and retaliatory administrative practices at the federal banking regulator. Foster became the first House Democrat to call for Gruenberg’s resignation, joining some fellow Republicans, including the chairman...
Three dozen law professors from across the country are demanding that a Utah district court hold the Beehive State responsible for the declining water levels in the Great Salt Lake. The professors submitted an amicus brief on Friday in support of a lawsuit — launched by conservation groups in the fall — alleging that Utah has failed...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears more amenable to restricting access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors, writing in a social media post that treatments including puberty blockers and hormone therapy should be reserved for individuals over 18. “The more I learn, the more troubled I have become about giving puberty blockers to youth. Minors cannot drive, vote,...
With some thoughtful planning and coordination, we can help overwhelmed cities, answer the demands of smaller cities looking to attract new residents and help migrants seeking a better life in a welcoming community.
The House on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at making it more difficult for the Energy Department to enact energy efficiency rules for household appliances — the latest in Republicans’ efforts related to such appliances. The vote was 212-195, with seven Democrats voting with Republicans in favor of the measure. The bill would both add hurdles...
