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Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays
StayCon recalled 49 vape products containing methylene chloride, a carcinogen, after state testing rules were delayed by three months.
Op-Ed Argues Big Tech Seeks Government-Protected AI Monopoly
A new opinion piece criticizes Sam Altman's regulatory proposal, suggesting it favors closed models over open-source development.
El-Sayed Defends Past Call to Repeal Michigan HIV Criminalization Law
The Democratic Senate nominee stands by his 2018 stance against felony charges for nondisclosure, a law reformed in 2019 under Gov. Whitmer.
House Small Business Chairman Calls for Modernization of Surveillance Laws Amid Rise in Wiretap Lawsuits
Rep. Roger Williams argues that current laws expose Main Street to predatory litigation over standard website technologies, prompting bipartisan legislative efforts.
Supreme Court Revives Controversial Data System for Citizenship Checks
The ruling allows the Trump administration to access federal records to verify voter citizenship, a move critics say threatens voting rights.
Private Equity Hospital Ownership Linked to Reduced Access, Care Risks
New analysis suggests PE-driven consolidation prioritizes investor returns over community health, impacting provider stability and patient outcomes.
Chinese Press Corps Scuffles With US Journalists and Secret Service During Xi Visit
Video footage shows multiple confrontations at the White House as reporters competed for access during the Chinese leader's state visit.
Ex-Dem Fundraiser Calls 2024 Party Effort a 'Pyramid Scheme' in New Book
Lindy Li alleges donor double-counting and massive consultant fees, claiming Harris campaign funds were misallocated amid a $2.5 billion fundraising surge.
White House Reinstates Banned Outlets After Federal Judge Rules Press Ban Unconstitutional
The reversal follows a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico, and MS NOW after their initial exclusion, occurring amid significant corporate consolidation and staff reductions across major news organizations.
Former Virginia AG Warns Dozens of Congressional Bills Reflect 'Castro's Playbook'
The American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce has launched a 'Socialism Watch' initiative tracking 32 bills on Capitol Hill that it argues advance socialist policy goals.