NFT Sales Spike to $129M in November, with Blur Leading

Analysis NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, had another record-breaking month in November. According to Nansen, an analytics platform for crypto and blockchain, total NFT sales increased from $17 million in October to $129 million in November, representing a 650% increase. Blur Network, a decentralized platform for digital collectibles, was the biggest contributor to this surge in […]Read More

Trump and media want a televised trial in D.C. The

The Justice Department is opposed to having a televised trial in D.C. for President Trump because it would increase the potential for media spectacle and distract from a thoughtful and impartial hearing of the issues. The Justice Department is a nonpartisan body that is tasked with upholding the rule of law and ensuring a fair […]Read More

Ilhan Omar criticizes US policy toward Israeli PM Netanyahu: ‘Doesn’t

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has criticized US policy towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that it “doesn’t add up.” In an interview with The Intercept, Omar said that US policy towards Israel is “built on this foundation of just complete disregard for what is happening with Palestinians. It doesn’t add up for why we would […]Read More

Fate of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Co-Defendants Uncertain: Prison Sentences Loom?

It is unclear what fate will befall the co-defendants of crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried. There are currently seven other defendants in the case, and while it is likely that some of them will face prison time, the specifics of their individual sentences have not been made public at this time. Bankman-Fried has pleaded guilty and […]Read More

How Speaker Mike Johnson’s plans for a Christian law school

Louisiana House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to establish a private law school in the state that would limit its faculty and student body to Christians. He argued that his proposal would help produce more attorneys with Christian values. The proposal was broadly opposed by many stakeholders in the legal profession, including attorneys, professors, and law […]Read More

Homebuyers and sellers face an uncertain wait for billion-dollar verdict

The verdict for the pending billion-dollar class action lawsuit against real estate companies has yet to be finalized, and homebuyers and sellers are left in an uncertain state as to how it will affect their wallets. The lawsuit contends that the real estate industry has colluded in an effort to keep home prices artificially high […]Read More

Rep. Bowman says there must be ‘clear distinction’ between Israel’s

Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) says there must be a clear distinction between Israel’s citizens and the policies of their government. He believes this distinction must be clear in order to maintain the U.S.-Israeli relationship. He advocates for a resumed dialogue between the two countries to strengthen their friendship. He stresses that both countries must work […]Read More

The strengths and weaknesses of legal attempts to disqualify Trump

Strengths: 1. Legally disqualifying a president can limit the power of any individual or group to manipulate the government or disrupt the public order. 2. Legal limits on presidential authority can discourage abuses of power, protect against executive overreach, and limit any risk to the nation’s system of checks and balances. 3. By preventing a […]Read More

Nancy Mace previews House hearing on AI deepfakes

On Wednesday, the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations will hold a hearing titled “Exploring the Use and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Media, or ‘Deepfakes.’” The hearing will explore the implications for national security and democracy of technologies that use artificial intelligence to generate and manipulate video and audio content. According to the […]Read More