Legislation
UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘s latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval ...
The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media ...
Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers following Lewiston mass shooting
The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history By ...
Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms April 14, 2024, ...
Beneath the calm, Hong Kong’s new security law drives deeper, quieter changes
HONG KONG (AP) — On the surface, life in Hong Kong after a broad new national security law recently took ...
Germany legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis ...
Texas’ migrant arrest law will remain on hold under new court ruling
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Texas’ plans to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. will remain on hold under ...
South Carolina’s governor marks new gun law with ceremonial bill signing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov, Henry McMaster held a ceremony Tuesday to spotlight a new law allowing any ...
Tennessee becomes first state to protect musicians, other artists against AI
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and ...
Hong Kong: Law giving government more power to curb dissent passed
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approved a new national security law Tuesday that grants the government more ...
