Posted 9/22/2023, 3:12:00 PM

Judge Upholds Biden Administration Rule on ESG Investing, Dismissing GOP Lawsuit

Judge sides with Biden administration on ESG investing rule, dismissing lawsuit by 25 GOP states
States argued rule violates laws by prioritizing environmental factors over financial ones
Judge said rule still complies with laws since it prioritizes finances over environment
ESG investing has become major target for Republicans recently
Earlier Biden ESG rule overturned by Congress; Biden vetoed resolution

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9/8/2023

Appeals Court Narrows Order Blocking Biden Officials from Urging Social Media Censorship

A federal appeals court has narrowed a judge's order blocking Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies, reversing much of the controversial order which claimed that the administration engaged in unconstitutional censorship in its efforts to combat Covid-19 disinformation.