Nov 16, 2024
A person holding a Bible while participating in a rally at the Capitol, surrounded by flags and police officers in riot gear.
Capitol Rioter Tries New “Foxitis” Brainwashing Defense

Defense lawyers have an old saying: “If you don’t have the law, argue the facts. If you don’t have the facts, argue the law. If you don’t have either, pound the table.” An updated version of this adage, currently being used as a defense in one Capitol rioters’ case, would... Read More »

Caitlyn Jenner speaking at a podium during her campaign for governor of California.
Caitlyn Jenner Running for Governor in California

Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic champion, reality TV star, and transgender activist, officially announced her run for governor of California pending a recall vote of current Gov. Gavin Newsom. To trigger a recall election in California, you need 1.5 million signatures. Over 2 million signatures have been collected. Counties have... Read More »

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaking during a meeting, with flags and a decorative wall behind him.
SEC Talks Added Regulations for U.S. Markets

The SEC and lawmakers have had their eyes on the latest trends in market trading and are voicing their concerns in what they deem to be an area that needs to be regulated, especially when it comes to the trading on popular brokerage apps and trading cryptocurrencies, a market that... Read More »

An aerial view of a graduation ceremony in a large venue, with graduates seated and a stage in the background.
Arizona to Allow Four-Year Degrees at Community Colleges

Last week, Arizona became the 24th state to allow community colleges to provide four-year bachelor’s degree programs. The State Legislature overwhelmingly supported the bill, voting 24 to 6 to adopt the legislation. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed the bill into law on May 4th, promoting the rule as a critical... Read More »

A man in a suit walking up the steps of a building, presumably related to a legal case.
Landmark Opioid Trial Begins with Legal Blame-Game in West Virginia

In a landmark opioid case that began on Monday, brought by two counties and a city in West Virginia, attorneys for three gigantic drug manufacturers came out swinging, refusing to take any responsibility. Attorneys argued, in part, that their companies cannot be held responsible for the West Virginia opioid epidemic,... Read More »

Exterior view of Rigby Middle School with authorities present and police tape surrounding the area after a shooting incident.
Authorities Search for Motive In Sixth Grader’s Shooting Rampage

The investigation into the Idaho school shooting at Rigby Middle School is ongoing as authorities continue searching for a motive behind a sixth grader’s shooting rampage. On Thursday at around 9:15 am, authorities were called to the middle school after teachers and students heard gunshots ring out on the school... Read More »