Supreme Court Rules 9–0 for IRS, Denying Refund in Estate Tax Dispute
Supreme Court held that life insurance proceeds used to redeem decedent’s shares must be included when calculating value of shares for federal estate tax purposes.
Supreme Court Ruling Means NYC’s Restrictions on Gun Licensing Are Unconstitutional: Federal Judge
Supreme Court ruling striking down NY state's restrictive gun permits rules means NY City rules denying firearm licenses over moral character violate Constitution.
US Space Force General Says China’s Military Developing Space Assets at ‘Breathtaking Speed’
Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, recently warned about China’s “breathtakingly fast” development of space military capabilities.
IRS Targets ‘High-Income Taxpayers,’ Collects $520 Million
IRS collected some $360 million from tax-delinquent millionaires, coming after the federal agency collected about $122 million from wealthy Americans in October.
South Carolina Becomes 29th State to Allow Carrying Firearms Without a License
A gun rights advocate says a growing number of legislatures are sending a message to the federal government by expanding Second Amendment protections.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug Mifepristone
Supreme Court unanimously rejected challenge brought by doctors’ group against FDA's loosening of regulations of abortion pill mifepristone, handing win to FDA.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Illinois Ban on ‘Assault Weapons,’ Other Gun Appeals
Supreme Court declined to take several 2nd Amendment-based challenges to Illinois law that prohibits so-called assault weapons such as the popular AR-15 rifle.
House Intel Chair Turner warns of ‘serious national security threat,’ urges Biden to declassify
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner on Wednesday urged President Biden to declassify information related to a "serious national security threat."
US Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Law Against Illegal Immigration
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law that would allow local law enforcement officials to arrest people suspected of being illegal immigrants.
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Signals One Rate Cut This Year
Fed policymakers say ’there has been modest further progress’ toward restoring price stability.
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate policy unchanged on Wednesday,...
Hatch Act Enforcement Tightens With New Guidelines Targeting Political Activities of Federal Employees
In an update to enforcement of the Hatch Act, U.S. OSC issued new guidelines clarifying and tightening rules governing political activities by federal employees.
Pennsylvania Gun Restrictions for Adults Under 21 Struck Down by Federal Court
Pennsylvania’s ban on adults under 21 carrying guns in public violates the U.S. Constitution, a federal court ruled on Jan. 18.
