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Senate Approves Overturning FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal
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The Senate approved a resolution Wednesday to nullify the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rollback, dealing a symbolic blow to the FCC’s new rule that remains on track to take… Read More
Senate Set To Vote On Overturning FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal
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At least one Republican – Sen. Susan Collins – is likely to join Democrats’ attempt to preserve net neutrality. But the measure has little chance of succeeding in the House.
Asteroid Will Pass Between The Earth And Sun Tuesday (Don’t Panic)
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First spotted in 2010, a space rock is zooming toward Earth, making a close pass on Tuesday that will see it fly safely by – about halfway between our planet and the moon.
FCC Plans Net Neutrality Rollback For June 11; Senate Democrats Plan A Key Challenge
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In the Senate, a resolution of disapproval of the FCC rule has the support of every member of the Democratic caucus, along with Maine Republican Susan Collins.
Sturm Ruger Will Track Gun Violence, After Shareholders Back ‘Activist Resolution’
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Ruger says that while it will produce the gun violence report, the resolution cannot “force us to change our business.”
U.S. Unemployment Drops To 3.9 Percent — Lowest Since 2000
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The last time the U.S. jobless percentage sat below 4 percent was in December of 1999. April brought net job gains, but fell short of economists’ predictions.
206 Million Eggs Are Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
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The eggs were sold in nine states, according to the FDA. They are labeled under a number of brands, including Coburn Farms, Country Daybreak, the Food Lion store brand, Great Value and Sunshine Farms.
Mark Anthony Conditt: What We Know About The Austin Bombing Suspect
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With a bombing spree seemingly over, interest now turns to the chief suspect in the case who is believed to have struck fear and anxiety into thousands of people.
Pentagon Announces First-Ever Audit Of The Department Of Defense
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The Defense Department has famously never been audited, despite receiving hundreds of billions of dollars annually and having more than $2 trillion in assets.
Lawyer For Rand Paul’s Neighbor Says ‘Trivial’ Dispute Led To Assault
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The attorney for Rene Boucher says “a matter that most people would regard as trivial” is behind an incident that left Sen. Rand Paul with five broken ribs.