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Supreme Court Ruling on Carbon Emissions May Block U.S. SEC Climate Rule

July 01, 2022

A U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions may create a halt to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new rule that requires public companies to disclose their emissions.
Environmental Groups Sue to Block Biden Oil and Gas Auctions

June 30, 2022

As fuel prices soar, the Biden administration is attempting to increase domestic output of oil and gas, only to be met and the sale blocked by two environmental groups who filed separate lawsuits.
NATO will Increase High-Readiness Force to over 300,000 Troops

June 29, 2022

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the transatlantic military alliance will boost its high-readiness forces to more than 300,000 troops from its current 40,000 troops which is the largest increase since the Cold War with the initial goal strengthening its eastern defenses and adopting a new model for protecting them.
G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road

June 29, 2022

The G7 group during their summit in the German Alps unveiled a $600 billion global infrastructure initiative named the “Partnership for Global Infrastructure” to counter China’s push to exert political and commercial influence through their Belt and Road initiative which finances roads, railways, and ports in particular in Africa and Asia.
The Federalist: Schools’ New Misgendering Rules Will Create Compliant, Fearful Children

June 28, 2022

The Fairfax County School Board recently approved a policy expanding punishment for students who misgender classmates which will now be considered “discriminatory harassment” resulting in weeks-long suspension or even a referral to law enforcement.
Parker in RedState: National Scholars Association Outlines Ban to Defund 'DEI' in Public Education

June 24, 2022

President Peter Wood of the National Association of Scholars (NAS) has written a paper titled “Regime Change: Repelling the DEI Assault on Higher Education.” calling for a ban of “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) arguing that it poses « peril » to scholarship, incites racism and violates three Constitutional amendments.
NRO: Supreme Court Rules Maine Cannot Exclude Religious Schools from Tuition-Assistance Program

June 22, 2022

The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Carson v. Makin that it is unconstitutional for Maine to exclude religious schools from a program that provides tuition assistance for students to attend private schools, arguing that it violates the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.
U.S. House Passes Bill Expanding Supreme Court Security

June 15, 2022

The U.S. House of Representatives gave final congressional approval to a bill that would bolster Supreme Court security, in light of threats made against justices, including the recent murder attempt of Justice Kavanaugh, and will now go to President Biden for signature into law.
National Security Trial Begins for 47 Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists

June 15, 2022

Hong Kong's largest national security law case began last week with 47 pro-democracy activists and lawmakers standing trial following being charged In February 2021 for organizing an unofficial primary election in 2020.
DeAngelis: Parents Wanted School Choice—And They Voted

June 08, 2022

Corey DeAngelis writing for the Heritage Foundation explores how school choice has become a hot button issue in America and one that Republicans have taken on as their own, taking action within their states to create more education options for parents.