Category: Political News
Pelosi Elected U.S. Speaker of House for 2019-2020
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Thursday was elected as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Democratic Party seized control of the chamber following the November election.
Monsanto Banned from European Parliament
Lobbyists working for Monsanto are banned from entering the European parliament after the company refused to attend a hearing into allegations that it interfered with safety studies on glyphosate, the weed-killer in Roundup.
Roundup to be Banned in France for Cancer Risk
France will phase out the agricultural use of Monsanto's Roundup (glyphosate) weed-killer by 2022 due to fears that it may cause cancer.
Nevada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana in Latest Vice to Attract Tourists
Nevada legalized possession of recreational marijuana on Saturday, nearly eight months after residents voted in favor of legalizing retail cannabis sales.
Laptop Explosion on Plane Shows Dangers of Trump Travel Ban
The U.S. banned air travelers from 8 Muslim-majority countries from carrying laptops in carry-on bags in March. Now laptops will go under the plane — but if the battery explodes, flight crews will have no way to put out the...
House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation
In a sneak attack on consumers, the House Judiciary Committee approved the so-called "Class Action Killer" bill without any public hearings or debate.
Trump Threatens Vaccination Requirements: Is Your Child Protected?
President Trump’s criticism of the current vaccination schedule is against the views of most Americans, who overwhelmingly support vaccine requirements for public school children, according to a new Pew survey. The survey found that 82% of Americans support current requirements...
U.S. Supreme Court Takes On Railroad Cancer Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide if railroad workers with cancer and other injuries on the job can choose to file lawsuits in certain states.
The Road to Recalling the Power Pressure Cooker XL
We explain what it would it take for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall the Power Pressure Cooker XL. Instead of waiting, many consumers are filing lawsuits.
Abortion Rates in the U.S. Lowest Since 1974
The number of abortions performed in the U.S. has reached a historic low, dropping to under 1 million for the first time since the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973.