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Former Trump Foe Michael Avenatti Extends Unexpected Praise from Behind Bars

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SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Amid the clamor of political turnabouts, J.D. Vance’s shift from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to vice president-elect stands out, yet it’s Michael Avenatti’s latest expressions from behind bars that really provoke puzzlement and speculation. Avenatti, once an ardent opponent of Trump and a frequent cable news fixture, congratulated the former and potentially future president from his prison cell, where he is currently serving a sentence for multiple felonies. Avenatti, age 53 and incarcerated at FCI Terminal Island, managed—despite strict internet restrictions—to laud Trump’s recent electoral performance via social media. … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Free Speech, Extends Order to Protect Florida Abortion Rights Ads from State Censorship

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida has recently reinforced a ban preventing state health officials from issuing threats or penalties against TV stations that broadcast ads supporting an abortion rights initiative slated for a public vote next week. The measure, if passed, aims to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution, countering current restrictive laws. Judge Mark Walker issued the extension of a temporary restraining order in favor of the advocacy group Floridians Defending Freedom, which produced the contentious advertisements. The campaign seeks to prevent any interference from State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo … Read more

Federal Judge Extends Hold on Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan Amid Legal Challenge by GOP-Led States

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President Joe Biden’s initiative to alleviate student loan debt suffered another legal delay as a federal court has extended an order temporarily halting the plan. The pause, upheld in an extended ruling on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Randal Hall, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, extends the block for an additional two weeks. The block on the debt forgiveness proposal, which promises to affect over 25 million borrowers, stems from a lawsuit initiated by a coalition of seven states led by Republican governors. They assert that the U.S. Department of Education’s strategy … Read more

Cheers to More Cheers: Pennsylvania Extends Happy Hour Limits Starting This Weekend

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new law in Pennsylvania is set to change the dynamic of happy hours, offering bars and restaurants the ability to hold longer promotional drink specials each week. The legislation, which becomes effective this weekend, increases the permissible duration of happy hours from 14 to 24 hours per week. Under the newly adopted regulation, establishments can now extend their happy hour promotions beyond the previously mandated two hours per day, providing them with more flexibility. Businesses are strategizing on how best to utilize the additional time to attract more patrons, especially during … Read more