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There is “uncertainty” in the country, and “being here with you is an act of solidarity,” Justice told the American Lawyers Council. Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor told the lawyers’ meeting that lawyers need to “stoke up and fight this fight” amid intensifying criticism of some federal judges in the country.Sotomayor made comments during an on-stage conversation on May 8th at the American Lawyers Conference at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington.The remarks made by Sotomayor came after members of his administration, President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans repeatedly criticised him in recent months after…

The Treasury Secretary urged the debt restrictions to be raised by mid-July before Congress is closed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the federal government is likely to exceed statutory debt restrictions in August, when Congress is scheduled to take a break.The so-called X-Date timing could put additional pressure on Congress to pass the highly planned sweep policy bill within the coming weeks. This is expected to provide borrowing restrictions and an increase in the prior important parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, including tax cuts, borders and energy measures.Bessent informed house speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that there was a “rational…

The case is about whether non-violent felons can permanently ban gun ownership.The federal appeals court ruled Friday that the constitution allows laws that prohibit felons from possessing guns, even if past crimes are non-violent.In a decision issued on May 9, Pasadena’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Survived the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that upholds major federal gun control laws and imposed a more stringent history-based test to assess the second amendment challenge.The 11 Judge En Banc panels rejected the second amendment task raised by Steven Duarte, a California man convicted of multiple felony. Duarte was arrested in 2020 after a…

David Steiner is set to become the new Postmaster General as the agency tackles increased losses and heavy debt.WASHINGTON – On May 9, the US Post Office (USPS) board announced that it would appoint David Steiner as the 76th U.S. Post Officer.Steiner, a waste management executive and member of the FedEx committee, was appointed during Trump’s first administration and will take office after Louis DeJoy, who resigned on March 24th.”As the largest union-bearing entity in the United States, we look forward to working with unions and management associations to ensure we together build a world-class employment experience,” Steiner wrote in…

By Christopher Lugerber WASHINGTON (AP) – A senior Federal Reserve official said Friday that the massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs led some businesses to cut jobs and spending and slow the economy, but added that it is not yet clear whether central banks should cut key interest rates. Tom Birkin, president of the Federal Reserve Richmond chapter, said that businesses are still not engaged in sharp work cuts or other actions typical of recessions, but are being cautious. “The way I’ve explained it is really difficult to drive when it’s foggy,” Birkin said in a statement to…

The crowds have invaded New Jersey immigration facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said. Democrats said they are using watchdogs.The conflict exploded at the New Jersey Detention Center on Friday after a group of three Democrats and protesters entered federal immigration facilities without approval, and accused lawmakers of storming gates and putting public safety at risk, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).In a May 9 statement, DHS officials allegedly replied Reps, two Democrats in Congress. Robert Menendez Jr. (DN.J.) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (DN.J.) – Joining a group of activists violating security gates outside the Delaney Hall Detention…

Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Expedia Group said on Friday that lower travel demand in the US generated lower than expected revenue in the first quarter, while Bank of America said credit card transactions continue to reduce flight and accommodation spending last month. The two reports add to the indication that the US travel and tourism industry may see its first slowdown since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic promoted a period of “revenge trips” that turned into persistent interest in fleeing. Expedia, which owns accommodation booking platforms.com and VRBO, is an online travel agency of the same name and the…

Analysts say the US is favoring trade disputes, but China is seeing business closures and a surge in unemployment.News AnalysisAs China maintains a tough stance and uncompromising rhetoric in response to the rise in Washington’s tariffs, analysts say Beijing is trying to hide its economic problems and save the face.In contrast, they note that the US is surrounded by greater leverage – has adopted a more flexible diplomatic approach and has gained an advantage over the Chinese regime, which is stuck on a strict strategy that is considered almost ineffective.A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry in April reaffirmed China’s tough…

By Rebecca Boone The coalition of 15 states has called for President Donald Trump’s efforts to quickly track energy-related projects, saying the administration bypasses environmental laws and threatens endangered species, critical habitats and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency” on the first day of his presidency. The order will encourage the expansion of oil and gas through federal use of prominent domains and the Defense Production Act, allowing governments to use private land and resources to produce goods that are deemed a national need. These types of measures are to be booked for actual…

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the death warrant for Anthony Wainwright, who was convicted of luring a woman from the parking lot of Lake City’s Windixie supermarket in 1994 and luring a woman with rape and murder in rural Hamilton County.Wainwright, who fled from a North Carolina prison before killing 23-year-old Carmen Gayhart, is scheduled to be killed by a fatal injection at the Florida prison on June 10th.In the order of the 1995 sentencing by Circuit Judge E. Vernon Douglas, the murders were described as “very evil, evil and mean. The victims of this case were…