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Trump administration bans non-US flags from being flown at embassies
The policy stands in contrast to instances during the Biden administration when gay pride and Black Lives Matter flags were flown. The US Department of State has banned consular posts from flying ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
GOP lawmakers launch investigation into New Year's Day attacks
Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and Ron Johnson (Wis.) are launching a probe into the deadly New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. “The public deserves complete transparency ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump’s blizzard of orders gets pushback, questions from GOP lawmakers
President Trump’s blizzard of executive orders during the first few days of his presidency has sent Republican lawmakers scrambling to make sense of what impact they’ll have on the country, and ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
New York proposes ban on smartphones during school hours
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump revokes executive order banning discrimination in federal contracting
In a memo, the White House said the decades-old order had undermined "our national unity."NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Several Popular Gaming Subreddits Are Banning Content Pulled From X
Several popular gaming-related subreddits are banning posts that link to social media site X (formerly Twitter). Among those issuing the ban are r/SteamDeck , r/MonsterHunter , r/WOW , ...GameSpot - Jan. 22 -
Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products is now in limbo after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing all federal regulations.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Polestar seeks new suppliers after US ban on Chinese software in EVs
Carmaker backed by China’s Geely maintains US growth strategy despite mounting uncertaintyFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
How Trump’s Federal DEI Ban Could Target Private Companies Next
The executive order prohibiting DEI by federal agencies—and firing employees who’d worked on those policies—will add clout to the independent conservative groups forcing private businesses to ...Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Cannon blocks DOJ from sharing Smith's Mar-a-Lago report with lawmakers
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the Justice Department from sharing with four top lawmakers the volume of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report reviewing his investigation into ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Lawmakers in Pakistan's Punjab impose total ban on kite fliers over safety concerns
A provincial assembly in Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province has passed a law permanently banning kite flying, officials saidABC News - Jan. 21 -
From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift
During his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site he said posed threats to U.S. national securityABC News - Jan. 19 -
Man started fire at lawmaker's office was motivated by TikTok ban, police say
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban
Instagram on Sunday rolled out Edits, a video-editing product that appeared similar to CapCut, which is owned by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
State Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity
The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Butler has 18 in return from ban, but Heat lose
With his seven-game suspension over, Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat's starting lineup Friday night against the Nuggets and addressed his future plans with a short statement: "I'm back."ESPN - Jan. 18 -
TikTok ban: 5 takeaways from Supreme Court’s decision
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a law requiring TikTok’s parent company to divest from the popular video-sharing platform or face a ban was constitutional, siding with the government in a ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Will Trump save TikTok from U.S. ban?
The Supreme Court has upheld a law to ban TikTok in the U.S., but President-elect Donald Trump could choose to save the popular social media app by not enforcing the legislation. CBS MoneyWatch ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban
Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready to welcome TikTok users, as the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the Chinese-owned app from the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
General Motors Is Banned From Selling Driving Behavior Data for 5 Years
An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission determined that consumers had not been aware that the automaker was providing their driving information to data brokers.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers
Montana’s Republican-controlled House endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Guinea's main opposition parties call for withdrawal from junta-led legislative body
The main opposition coalition in Guinea has called for its members to withdraw from the country’s legislative body after the ruling junta missed a deadline for a return to democratic ruleABC News - Jan. 16 -
Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms
Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
FDA Bans Artificial Dye Red 3 From Food
Consumer-advocacy groups petitioned the agency to restrict the additive, which has been linked to cancer in animals.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supplyABC News - Jan. 15 -
House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women's sports
The House passed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content
The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports
The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers
The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
MLB bans fans who grabbed ball from player's glove
Two fans are banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums indefinitely after ripping the ball out of Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts' glove last year.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Supreme Court appears unlikely to block TikTok ban from taking effect
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a law that could effectively ban the social media platform TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports on what both sides argued and how ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?
Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey
Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
England Hockey to ban transgender women from female category
England Hockey announces it will ban transgender women from competing in the female category from the start of next season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8
