Two Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a bill that would allow fourteen-year-olds to serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants, sparking debate among Wisconsin residents. The bill would require employees to undergo alcohol server training and adhere to strict safety protocols, and if passed, would make Wisconsin the first state in the nation to allow fourteen-year-olds to serve alcohol.
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The United States Treasury Department has warned that the deadline to extend the debt ceiling or face the first U.S. default could be as early as June 1. Analysis from Moody's Analytics has revealed that tax receipts have been weaker than expected, leading to the revised timeline. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Congress to act quickly in order to avoid a self-inflicted crisis, warning that "failure to act would have catastrophic economic consequences for every American."
Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr has filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana and the speaker of the Montana House after Republican lawmakers voted to censure and block her from speaking. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the censure and allow Zephyr to return to the House floor, and is expected to be heard in state district court in Helena. The case has been widely criticized by Democrats and civil rights groups, as it could have far-reaching implications for the rights of lawmakers in Montana and beyond.
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, sparking speculation about who will replace him in the blue state. Potential candidates include Rep. Jamie Raskin, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, former Rep. John Delaney, and former NAACP President Ben Jealous. Cardin has been a reliable and amiable rank-and-file Democrat, and the race to replace him is expected to heat up in the coming months.
Senate Democrats are launching a counteroffensive against the House Republican-passed debt ceiling bill, which ties a debt limit increase to spending cuts and a rollback of President Joe Biden's agenda. The Budget Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday to discuss the bill, and Democrats are hoping to use the hearings to expose the true impact of the legislation on everyday Americans. The Treasury Department has set a deadline of June 5th for Congress to act, but Democrats are determined to fight the bill and prevent it from becoming law.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will make a "major announcement" in North Charleston, South Carolina on May 22, which is widely speculated to be the official launch of his 2024 presidential campaign. Scott has already taken the first step in the process by launching an exploratory committee last month, and has been teasing a White House bid for months. At the announcement, Scott is expected to make his decision known, which will have a major impact on the race for the Republican nomination.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could potentially overturn a nearly 40-year-old precedent, which could have far-reaching implications for how federal agencies interpret and enforce laws. The case involves a dispute between the Biden administration and commercial fishing companies and has been seen as part of a larger effort by conservative groups and business interests to challenge the federal bureaucracy. The outcome of the case remains uncertain, and the implications of the court’s decision will be closely watched by both supporters and opponents of the “war on the administrative state.”
President Joe Biden addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, emphasizing the importance of a free press and vowing to continue working to free Americans wrongfully detained abroad. He met privately with the parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, one of many held overseas on false charges, and acknowledged the several American journalists under siege in authoritarian countries. His speech was met with applause, as he reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the freedom of the press and freeing those wrongfully detained.