Progressive California mayors back effort to amend crime laws amid ‘rampant’ drugs and theft
Progressive mayors are backing efforts to undo certain policies from California’s decades-old crime referendum. Critics say the referendum lowers penalties for petty theft and drug possession, emboldening criminals. The 2014 law in question, Proposition 47, reclassified many felonies as misdemeanors, including retail and property theft. Under Proposition 47, petty theft of merchandise valued at less […]
Axelrod slams effort to keep Trump off the ballot: ‘It worries me’
CNN commentator David Axelrod, who served as an adviser during the Obama administration, denounced efforts by several states to keep former President Trump from voting in 2024, calling it “very destructive” and ” “It will cause a huge reaction,” he said. “I think it’s going to have a big reaction. And that worries me. I […]
Sen. James Lankford Mocks Mayorkas Impeachment Effort
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) defended Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas against impeachment, hours before the months-long pro-immigration border deal effort was expected to come under fire. Asked about the House’s efforts to impeach the embattled secretary in the midst of an unprecedented border crisis that began on Lankford’s watch, Lankford said, “To use House terminology, […]
Haley mocks Trump in effort to entice debate with former president ahead of SC primary: ‘Can’t hide’
First appearance on Fox: Former U.N. ambassador and presidential candidate Nikki Haley has tweeted about former President Donald Trump in a new effort to attract a debate with him ahead of South Carolina’s Republican primary later this month. I’m teasing you. Her campaign announced Wednesday. Launch of new digital advertising This is part of a […]
University launches more than 200 online courses in effort to increase enrollment
The University of Wisconsin has launched a new website listing all online courses available at the system’s 13 campuses, system officials announced Wednesday. The website online.wisconsin.edu features more than 200 online programs, including 10 associate’s programs, 99 bachelor’s programs, and 95 master’s programs. This site contains links to campuses offering courses. This site was launched […]
Republicans unveil effort barring China, Russia from buying US land
First appearance on Fox: House Republicans have announced a bill that would ban Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian nationals from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States. The American Land and Property Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri and co-sponsored by seven House Republicans, would protect nonresidents, corporations, agents, […]
White House to GOP: Failed Mayorkas impeachment effort was ‘waste of time’
The White House on Tuesday criticized Republican efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as a “waste of time” and a “political stunt” after the House vote failed. The vote failed in embarrassing fashion for Republicans on Tuesday night, as three senators joined Democrats in voting against impeachment. The 214-216 vote was a defeat […]
Leader of failed Burgum recall effort to seek North Dakota governorship
An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for governor of North Dakota. Michael Coachman of Larimore announced the independence movement on Tuesday. He previously ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2020, secretary of state in 2018, and lieutenant governor in 2016 and 2012. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking a third term. […]
Middle East crisis live: Blinken heads to Egypt in effort to seek ‘enduring end’ to Israel-Gaza war | Middle East and north Africa
US Secretary of State anthony blinken Next, he is heading to Cairo to meet with the Egyptian president. Abdel Fattah El Sisi. It’s the next day blinken His latest trip to the Middle East began with a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh. blinken and the crown prince Mohammed bin Salman State Department […]
NHL All-Star booed for lack of effort during skills competition: ‘Not a good look’
Nikita Kucherov looked like he wanted to play somewhere other than Friday night’s NHL All-Star Skills Contest. The Tampa Bay Lightning forward was one of 12 All-Stars in attendance at the event, but it was clear the other 11 cared a little more than Kucherov. Kucherov was the first choice for the match, which took […]