Canada Will Now Allow ‘Extreme Drunkenness’ as a Defense in Assault Cases
The Canadian high court handed down a ruling on Friday that criminal defendants may argue that they were so drunk as to be in a…
Congress Faces Backlash Over Plan To Give Peloton Memberships To Staffers
The House of Representatives faced backlash late this week over a plan to use taxpayer money to give staffers in Washington, D.C., and in district…
Jan. 6 Prosecutors Threatened Oath Keepers With Life Sentences, Raised Treason Analogy
Members of the Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy were told they could face life in prison, according to a letter discussing plea deal negotiations…
Pelosi Pushes Democratic Bill That Would Give Biden Power To Control Gas Prices
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blamed the continued record surge in gas prices on “exploitation” by oil companies, and touted a bill that would essentially…
Chicago suburb passes law limiting how much dogs can bark
One city near Chicago is now limiting the number of cats and dogs that a household can have, and even issuing fines for excessive barking. Aurora recently…