U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Corporate Bankruptcy Loopholes Amid Johnson & Johnson Controversy

Washington, D.C. — A new bipartisan bill is gaining traction in Congress, aimed at addressing a controversial bankruptcy strategy that has been employed by major corporations like Johnson & Johnson. This legal maneuver, known as the “Texas Two-Step,” allows companies to create separate entities to absorb liabilities, particularly those stemming from mass tort litigation, essentially shielding the main corporation from significant financial consequences. The legislative push seeks to overhaul aspects of the U.S. bankruptcy code that currently permit such divisions, a tactic that critics argue undermines the rights of litigants by limiting their ability to … Read more

Sen. Chris Murphy Credits Bipartisan Safer Communities Act with 12% Reduction in Urban Homicides

Hartford, Connecticut – President Joe Biden’s age has been a subject of speculation regarding his ability to govern, but his allies are refuting claims that it hinders his effectiveness. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut highlighted the president’s involvement in passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which he asserts contributed to a 12% decrease in urban homicides in the United States. The legislation, signed by President Biden in June 2022, combined gun safety measures with mental health and school security resources, marking the first major gun control law in nearly 30 years. Experts and criminologists have … Read more

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Immigration and Asylum Bill – Tougher Measures Aimed at Securing Borders and Providing Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

Washington, DC – Senators unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan agreement on Sunday that aims to impose stricter immigration and asylum laws. The $118 billion package includes provisions designed to address the surge in border crossings and to reform the overwhelmed asylum system. Additionally, the agreement provides critical aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, with Republicans insisting on tying such support to significant immigration restrictions. If passed, this bill would represent the most significant border security and migration overhaul in decades. The proposed legislation would raise the bar for granting asylum, facilitate the deportation of those who … Read more

US-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Prompt Bipartisan Backlash Over Constitutional Violations

WASHINGTON – Last week, airstrikes were conducted in Yemen against Houthi militants by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran and gained prominence during the ongoing civil war in Yemen, had been repeatedly attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that these strikes were necessary to protect US personnel, civilian mariners, and trade, as well as to safeguard freedom of navigation. However, US officials have confirmed that the airstrikes left much of the Houthis’ military capabilities intact. The airstrikes have brought together both Republicans … Read more