Summary of Domestic News in the United States by Reuters

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to address the nation’s homelessness crisis by considering the legality of local laws used against people camping on public streets and parks. In a case involving Grants Pass, Oregon, the court will hear arguments on the city’s anti-camping ordinances and whether enforcing them against homeless individuals without available shelter space violates the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York has already highlighted the challenges of insulating a jury from social media influence. The trial, involving a hush-money payment to a porn star, is the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president and will test the limits of what a judge can control in the age of social media.

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil new rules aimed at improving access to long-term care and ensuring the quality of care-giving jobs in Wisconsin, a key battleground state. The rules, part of President Joe Biden’s crackdown on nursing homes endangering resident safety, aim to enhance access to high-quality care.

In other news, President Biden will announce $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects on Earth Day, benefiting nearly a million low-income households. Additionally, TikTok has raised concerns about a U.S. House bill that could ban the app if its Chinese owner does not sell its stake within a year, citing potential free speech implications.