Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant’s bid to delay trial that could straddle Trump inauguration
A Jan. 6 defendant facing five felony charges could be on trial at the precise moment power changes hand from President Joe Biden to President-elect Donald Trump — an uncomfortable prospect for prosecutors bracing for a leadership change that could
House GOP discusses banning transgender women from Capitol women’s bathrooms
Speaker Mike Johnson said he’s working on a solution to address GOP concerns about transgender women using women’s restrooms on the House side of Capitol Hill, as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is poised to assume office as the first openly transgender
What we’re watching: Will the Gaetz Ethics report come out?
Here’s what we’re watching in transition world today: 🗓️ What we're watching The House Ethics Committee is under continued pressure to release its report on attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz. Speaker Mike Johnson has said the report should
Republicans slow down Senate floor to delay Biden judicial picks
Senate Republicans moved to slow down the pace of judicial nomination confirmations in the waning days of Joe Biden’s presidency on Monday evening, forcing the chamber into hours of routine votes. What happened? Senators initially confirmed Embry Kidd to an
[B-SIDE Podcast] Concerns over the new CREATE MORE act
Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-SidePhilippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed the CREATE MORE Act this November, a law that promises to attract more foreign investments and boost economic growth by reducing the corporate income tax rate from 25%