The measure, if signed by the president, would not affect the northern region of the country along the U.S. border.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Brazil’s Polls Were Wrong. Now the Right Wants to Criminalize Them.
President Jair Bolsonaro and conservative lawmakers in Brazil are trying to make it illegal to publish polls that later do not match the election results.
E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies
No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law.
Strikes Spread in France, Piling Pressure on Macron
Students and transit workers joined a walkout that started at oil refineries. The unrest is a growing problem for President Emmanuel Macron, whose government was already embattled in Parliament.
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Debut
She has spoken more extensively than other newcomers to the Supreme Court have.
Turkey Allows Jail Terms for What It Deems ‘Fake News’
Rights advocates fear the government could use newly passed legislation to restrict speech and target critics in the run-up to crucial elections in June.
An Abortion Ban With Unexpected Consequences for Older Mothers
Older women are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can’t be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal.
Australia’s Proposed Integrity Commission Would Work Mostly in Secret
Fulfilling a campaign promise, the government has a plan for an oversight agency to investigate allegations of corruption. Many welcome the move, but not unreservedly.
What You Need to Know About the Elections in Italy
The elections could produce the first government led by a woman and by a hard-right party with post-Fascist roots.
A Shift in Crime
Murders are declining, but other crimes are still disrupting American life.