Republican Lawmakers Push to Block Sharia Law in the U.S. with Controversial New Bill

Two Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at prohibiting the enforcement of Sharia law across the United States. The sponsors, Representative Randy Fine of Florida and Representative Keith Self of Texas, argue that this legislation, dubbed the “No Shari’a Act,” is crucial for upholding constitutional principles and preserving American culture. This proposal has reignited a long-standing national conversation regarding the presence of foreign or religious legal systems in U.S. courts, particularly those pertaining to Islamic law. Proponents of the bill assert that it will protect the Constitution from being undermined, while opponents caution that … Read more

Republican Lawmakers Target D.C.’s Traffic Laws: No Right-on-Red and Speed Cameras in the Crosshairs

Republican lawmakers are seeking to significantly diminish the District of Columbia’s authority to enforce traffic regulations, including a relatively recent ban on right turns at red lights and the operation of speed cameras. These provisions were embedded in an appropriations bill that Congress is required to pass by October, marking yet another attempt to influence traffic management in the nation’s capital. Despite representing districts far removed from Washington, D.C., these lawmakers wield constitutional power over the city’s policies. Congressman Jake Ellzey of Texas, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed his discontent with the … Read more

Republican Senator Murkowski Faces Internal Struggle Over Controversial Tax Cuts: A Deep Dive into the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

In Washington, D.C., Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska expressed her distress over supporting a tax cut bill recently signed into law by President Trump. Known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the legislation was passed without any Democratic support and has since raised concerns among some Republican lawmakers. The OBBBA is designed to provide broad tax cuts while simultaneously implementing reductions in key social benefits, creating a potential imbalance that could adversely affect many working-class families. Observers noted that while the tax cuts might benefit wealthier Americans, the law could impose significant … Read more

Harvard Welcomes Kannon K. Shanmugam: Prominent Republican Attorney and SCOTUS Veteran Joins University’s Governing Board

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Kannon K. Shanmugam, a distinguished appellate attorney with notable Republican affiliations, has been appointed to the Harvard Corporation, effective July 1. The announcement was made on Thursday by the University, confirming his election by the Corporation and subsequent approval by the Board of Overseers. Shanmugam will take over the position from Theodore V. Wells Jr., who has served for over 12 years. He will join biochemist Richard P. Lifton as a new member of the Corporation this summer. Currently a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Shanmugam previously held a … Read more