The Political Thread

[Grim]

Take that Supreme Court, even the lower courts don't give a fuck about your ruling.


But for real, this might be blocked for a different reason that what was originally allowed to go by the Supreme Court.

 

[Chris]

Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars

The regulations would require automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution.

www.nytimes.com

The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032.

Nearly three years in the making, the new tailpipe pollution limits from the Environmental Protection Agency would transform the American automobile market. A record 1.2 million electric vehicles rolled off dealers’ lots last year, but they made up just 7.6 percent of total U.S. car sales, far from the 56 percent target under the new regulation. An additional 16 percent of new cars sold would be hybrids.

 

[ServantTwilight]

Appeals court blocks Texas immigration law shortly after Supreme Court action

The decision comes just hours after the Supreme Court said the measure, known as SB 4, could go into effect while litigation continues.

www.nbcnews.com

A federal appeals court Tuesday night ordered that a contentious new Texas immigration law be paused just hours after the Supreme Court said it could go into effect.

A three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals split 2-1 in saying in a brief order that the measure, known as SB4, should be blocked. The same court is hearing arguments on the issue Wednesday morning.

Take that Supreme Court, even the lower courts don't give a fuck about your ruling.


But for real, this might be blocked for a different reason that what was originally allowed to go by the Supreme Court.

Texas passed the law. A federal judge blocked it. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals took up the case but put a stay on the federal judge's ruling, stating the law could take effect on March 10th unless the Supreme Court intervened. The Supreme Court put a stay on law while it reviewed Biden administration emergency appeals. The Supreme Court decided to allow the process to go through the 5th Circuit Court and dropped their stay. That meant the law was set to go into effect. Since the Supreme Court did this the 5th Circuit fast tracked a Biden administration appeal and decided to enact a stay until case is heard.

No one told the Supreme Court they don't give a fuck about the ruling. What basically happened was the Supreme Court elected not to get involved until it went through the proper appeals process. The 5th Circuit will hear case, make a ruling, the loser of ruling will then decide to appeal or not and eventually it may make its way in front of Supreme Court. You know, the way it is supposed to work.

If everyone would take off their blue or red tinted glasses and just looked at things with an open mind and God help us some common sense, I bet a lot of this tribal bickering would immediately decline.

 

[Chris]

Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone

The man continues to improve, doctors said. Organs from genetically engineered pigs one day may make dialysis obsolete.

www.nytimes.com

Surgeons in Boston have transplanted a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into an ailing 62-year-old man, the first procedure of its kind. If successful, the breakthrough offers hope to hundreds of thousands of Americans whose kidneys have failed.

So far, the signs are promising. The new kidney began producing urine shortly after the surgery last weekend and the patient’s condition continues to improve, according to physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, known as Mass General. He is already walking the halls of the hospital and may be discharged soon.

 

[Chris]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/21/tech/apple-sued-antitrust-doj/index.html

The US Justice Department and more than a dozen states filed a blockbuster antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday. It’s the latest – but largest – in a recent string of Big Tech companies to face monopoly accusations from the US government, which is cracking down on the massive industry whose power has gone largely unchecked over the past several decades.

 

[Chris]

Menendez won’t file for Democratic primary, opening door to independent run

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said in a video announcement on Thursday that he would be opening the door to running as an independent for his seat despite pressure from within his own party to resign…

thehill.com

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said in a video announcement on Thursday that he would be opening the door to running as an independent for his seat despite pressure from within his own party to resign over his indictments.

Menendez, who has been charged with allegedly accepting bribes and acting an agent for the Egypt’s government, argued that he was “innocent” against the accusations against him but said the accusations “will not allow me to have that type of dialogue and debate with political opponents that have already made it the cornerstone of their campaign.”

 

[Chris]

https://www.axios.com/2024/03/22/us-ceasefire-resolution-veto-un-security-council

Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S. draft UN Security Council resolution which called for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza along with "the release of all remaining hostages" held by Hamas.

 

[Chris]

https://www.axios.com/2024/03/22/trump-truth-social-dwac-merger-public

Truth Social, the Twitter clone launched in 2022 by former President Trump, will become a publicly traded company by as early as next week.
Driving the news: Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a blank-check company, on Friday approved a merger with Truth Social's parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group.

Why it matters: The vote effectively adds billions of dollars to Trump's net worth, although he's not allowed to sell any shares for at least six months.

 

[Chris]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/22/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson/index.html

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid anger about the government funding bill.


The House would have to consider Greene’s motion within two legislative days after she is recognized. The chamber heads to recess for two weeks on Friday afternoon.

 

[Chris]

Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment

Kate releases video message saying she is having preventative chemotherapy after cancer was found in tests.

www.bbc.com

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests.

In a video statement, Catherine says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months".

But she sent a positive message, saying: "I am well and getting stronger every day."

Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery.

 

[Deezy]

If everyone would take off their blue or red tinted glasses and just looked at things with an open mind and God help us some common sense, I bet a lot of this tribal bickering would immediately decline.

We don't do that here......someone posts a story, two or three of the same guys don't read anything but the headline and just go "fuck conservatives"......and the world news that are posted with extinction level event implications are ignored so we can focus of social values issues.

 

[Chris]

At least 115 killed and scores wounded in Moscow concert hall attack

Islamic State claims responsibility after gunmen in combat gear opened fire and reportedly set off explosives at Crocus City Hall

www.theguardian.com

At least a dozen people have been wounded and many more wounded according to unofficial reports in the worst terror attack in Russia in years, as gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a big concert hall in Moscow.

 

[Grim]

Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment

Kate releases video message saying she is having preventative chemotherapy after cancer was found in tests.

www.bbc.com

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests.

In a video statement, Catherine says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months".

But she sent a positive message, saying: "I am well and getting stronger every day."

Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery.

Was just coming to post about this.

Hopefully some of those fucking weirdo conspiracy theorists will shut the fuck up now, or at least have a little self-reflection.

 

[Wolverine]

Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment

Kate releases video message saying she is having preventative chemotherapy after cancer was found in tests.

www.bbc.com

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests.

In a video statement, Catherine says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months".

But she sent a positive message, saying: "I am well and getting stronger every day."

Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery.

Cancer sucks. I'm glad they caught it before it worsens. I wish the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery.

 

[Chris]

At least 115 killed and scores wounded in Moscow concert hall attack

Islamic State claims responsibility after gunmen in combat gear opened fire and reportedly set off explosives at Crocus City Hall

www.theguardian.com

At least a dozen people have been wounded and many more wounded according to unofficial reports in the worst terror attack in Russia in years, as gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a big concert hall in Moscow.

Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility

Russia’s Federal Security Service says over 30 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded in an attack at a Moscow concert hall.

apnews.com

Russia’s Federal Security Service said 40 people died and more than 100 were wounded in an attack Friday at a Moscow concert hall.

The attack, which Russian authorities are investigating as terrorism, is the deadliest in Russia in recent years.