Friday, December 19, 2025

Tag: Dewayne Johnson

Judge upholds historic Monsanto ruling but reduces punitive damages

The verdict in Johnson's case could affect the outcome in more than 4,000 similar cases awaiting trial.

A judge is considering letting Monsanto off the hook in historic...

"You may not have been convinced by the evidence, but we were. I urge you to respect and honor our verdict and the six weeks of our lives that we dedicated to this trial."

Monsanto’s loss is our gain – let’s make the most of it

Friday’s verdict isn’t just an indictment of Monsanto and Bayer. It’s also a scathing indictment of regulatory agencies in countries around the world, and especially of the agencies here in the U.S.

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House vote advances SPEED Act as 11 Democrats join Republicans to weaken NEPA protections

Climate and frontline groups warn the permitting bill would gut public oversight, fast track polluting projects, and undermine one of the nation’s foundational environmental laws.

Trump ramps up denaturalization push with 2026 quota targeting naturalized citizens

Internal USCIS guidance reportedly calls for 100 to 200 denaturalization referrals per month, signaling a sharp escalation that experts say collides with legal limits and historical practice.

How the charter school industry’s newest scheme could be ‘the death of public schools’

A charter school “shitstorm” in Florida shows how the industry intends to take over public education.

Trump’s ‘warrior dividend’ raises questions about funding, housing support, and care for service members

The president announced $1,776 checks for about 1.5 million troops before Christmas, but reporting shows the money was repurposed from congressionally approved housing funds rather than a new benefit.

Senate approves record Pentagon budget as Democrats help advance Trump’s defense agenda

Bipartisan vote sends $900 billion military bill to Trump’s desk amid war powers concerns and domestic cuts.