Senate Democrats have been unable to temporarily replace Senator Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee while she recovers from shingles, as Republicans have blocked the request. Democrats had hoped to replace Feinstein in order to advance stalled judicial nominations, but Feinstein's return date is still unclear. In the meantime, Democrats will have to find another way to move forward with stalled judicial nominations.
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On Tuesday afternoon, a parking garage in New York City's Financial District collapsed, leaving one person dead and multiple people injured. Six workers were inside during the collapse, and four were taken to a hospital in stable condition. Local officials have expressed their support and are working to ensure that such an incident never happens again.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) has called for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas due to his relationship with a GOP megadonor, prompting Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin to promise a hearing on the alleged ethics violations. Reports suggest that Thomas failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving the donor, Texas-based billionaire Harlan Crow. Senate Democrats have expressed their disapproval but have yet to outline a plan to investigate Thomas.
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a settlement in their historic defamation lawsuit, which was filed by Dominion in February 2021. Jury selection was underway when the settlement was brokered, and the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. The case is seen as a test of the limits of free speech in the US, and its outcome could have implications for how news organizations report on controversial topics in the future.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has proposed a plan to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for spending cuts and policy changes, which he outlined at the New York Stock Exchange. The plan would lift the debt ceiling for a year and return federal government spending to fiscal year 2022 levels, but President Biden must agree to the proposed spending cuts for it to pass. House Republicans are optimistic that they can come to an agreement that will be able to pass and avert a potential disaster.
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have reached a settlement in their historic defamation case, with Fox News agreeing to pay $787.5 million. The case was overseen by Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis and the settlement marks the end of a long and contentious legal battle between the two parties. Fox News released a statement saying they were “pleased to have reached a settlement” but did not include any details.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis has appointed a special master to investigate Fox News' handling of court-ordered discovery in a defamation lawsuit brought against the network by Dominion Voting Systems. The lawsuit alleges Fox News promoted false claims about Dominion's voting machines rigging the 2020 election, and the trial began Tuesday morning. This is the first major defamation case against a media company to go to trial since the Supreme Court ruled in 1964, and is expected to be closely watched by media companies and First Amendment advocates.
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have reached a settlement of $787.5 million, ending the months-long legal battle over Fox News' broadcast of election conspiracy theories in 2020. The settlement was reached shortly after opening statements were scheduled to begin, with Fox News expressing their commitment to upholding the highest journalistic standards. The terms of the settlement were not immediately available, but it is a reminder of the importance of upholding journalistic standards and the power of the judicial system to resolve disputes.