Geraldine Tyler, a 94-year-old Minneapolis resident, won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in her claim that Hennepin County violated the Constitution when it sold her condominium and kept the entire $40,000 profit. The Court agreed that the county had taken her property without paying "just compensation" and that she can pursue her argument that the county violated the Constitution. This ruling sets a precedent for other cases involving the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment.
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An Indiana Medical Licensing Board is set to hear allegations that Dr. Caitlin Bernard should face disciplinary action for speaking publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has accused Bernard of failing to report child abuse and violating patient privacy. The hearing will decide if Bernard should be reprimanded, suspended, or have her license revoked for her actions.
Former President Donald Trump has welcomed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Republican presidential race with a series of posts on his social media channels, including a video mocking DeSantis' entry via a glitchy Twitter event hosted by Elon Musk and a video attacking DeSantis as an ingrate. Trump's posts have been met with enthusiasm from his allies, and are seen as a sign of his continued influence in the Republican Party.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of an Idaho couple in a landmark case that weakens the Clean Water Act. The Sacketts had challenged the EPA's compliance order claiming their land was subject to the law, arguing that their land did not contain wetlands subject to federal oversight. The decision is a major victory for property rights advocates and a setback for environmental groups, and will likely have far-reaching implications for the scope of the law and the ability of the EPA to regulate water pollution.
The U.S. Treasury Department has warned that the government could run out of money to meet all its obligations as soon as June 1 due to House Republicans' efforts. Secretary Janet Yellen says the workarounds to keep the government paying its bills will be exhausted in the coming week, and the Bipartisan Policy Center warns that Social Security recipients, seniors and people with disabilities will likely be the first groups affected. Congress must act quickly to avoid a potential financial crisis and ensure the government can meet its obligations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination on Wednesday, but was met with a barrage of insults and attacks from former President Donald Trump and other Republican figures. Nikki Haley called him an "echo" of Trump, while David Jolly and David Urban both commented that the announcement had become "humiliating." Despite DeSantis' vision of a "two-horse race" between him and Trump, the response to his announcement has been largely negative.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce the nomination of Air Force Gen. Charles "C.Q." Brown Jr. to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making him the first African American to serve in both the Pentagon’s top military and civilian positions. Brown is a history-making fighter pilot with deep knowledge of China and is currently the commander of the Pacific Air Forces. If confirmed, he will take over from Gen. Mark Milley, who held the job during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol and the deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced his bid for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, in an event hosted by Twitter's owner Elon Musk. The event was plagued by technical glitches, but DeSantis was able to highlight his go-to talking points. His entrance into the race sets up a direct confrontation with former President Donald Trump, who has regained his status as the leader of the Republican Party.