Colorado ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Sponsor Plans to Kill the Bill
Colorado Newsline reports that the Democratic sponsor of Colorado’s “assault weapons” ban plans to kill his bill. According to the report, state Sen. Julie Gonzalez (D) Said He plans to ask that the bill be removed from consideration at a committee hearing on Tuesday. Colorado’s Legislature adjourns on Wednesday, but Gonzalez doesn’t believe that will […]
NY1 anchor Lewis Dodley reveals he plans to retire from station
Louis Dodley, the longtime NY1 anchor, announced Monday that his legendary career in front of news cameras will end at the end of this month. Mr. Dodley, 65, is retiring after more than 30 years at the Big Apple station, where he covered countless historic events, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Sandy and the […]
Aspiring doctor left to die in lake by friends makes remarkable recovery as family plans legal action
An aspiring doctor who was pushed into a Louisiana lake by friends who claimed they didn’t know he couldn’t swim has made a remarkable recovery – and now his family plans legal action over the near-fatal incident. The Post reported that. Family lawyer Claudia Payne said that less than a month after doctors diagnosed Christopher […]
Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law
The U.S. Department of Justice has informed Iowa officials that it plans to sue the state over a new law that criminalizes the stay in Iowa for people who have previously been denied entry to the United States. The law interferes with the federal government’s ability to enforce immigration laws, according to the Justice Department, […]
Conservative beer brand plans ‘Frat Boy Summer’ event celebrating college students who defended American flag
First appearance on Fox: Conservative “wake-free” beer company The organization, which launched last year with the aim of rivaling Bud Light, held an event Tuesday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fraternity house to celebrate the actions of students who defended the Star-Spangled Banner from anti-Israel protesters on campus earlier this week. […]
5 takeaways from competing Democratic, GOP farm bill plans
House Republicans and Democrats have announced two competing visions for the Farm Bill, the $1.5 trillion omnibus that will support America’s food system. The contrasting proposals illustrate the fault lines between the two parties’ visions for U.S. agriculture plagued by rising supply costs and climate change. However, despite these disagreements, there are important overlaps between […]
BlackRock looks to make monthly paychecks part of 401(k) employee retirement plans
BlackRock is reportedly considering revamping employer retirement plans by giving back a portion of employees’ savings in fixed monthly payments. The program, called LifePath Paycheck, is a small but growing number of companies that want to promise employees some predictability in their 401(k) plans. Wall Street Journal. With target-date funds that incorporate pensions, the giant […]
Tesla Backtracks on Supercharger Expansion Plans After Firing Entire Charging Team
Due to Elon Musk’s recent decision to lay off Tesla’s entire charging team, Tesla is reportedly already backing away from plans to expand its Supercharger network. EV owners already face difficulties finding available charging stations, especially during busy travel times, and these difficulties are unlikely to ease any time soon. Electrek report In a move […]
Republicans blast Biden over plans to take in Gaza refugees: ‘Absolute disgrace’
As the Israel-Hamas war nears its seven-month end, Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill announced Wednesday that the Biden administration is considering allowing some refugees from the Gaza Strip into the United States. There was a big fuss. White House officials are exploring potential avenues to accommodate small numbers of Gazans, including some who fled the […]
Three major developments throwing a wrench in everyone’s plans for the House
The House of Representatives in the 118th Congress has been turbulent for the past 16 months, with significant recent developments looking to add to the tumult. As the lower chamber of Congress dealt with early resignations and a bevy of speaker elections, it looked as though Republicans would struggle to hold on to their majority […]