How New York lawmakers can help protect homeowners against squatters, according to a legal expert
New York State's 2024 state budget signed into law in April includes a clear definition of “squatter,” but New York City lawyers say more can be done to protect homeowners and landlords. I'm thinking. Several states across the country have passed laws prohibiting squatting. One is Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill in […]
Gulf States Looking to Protect Oil Assets by Playing Nice with Iran
Reuters reported on Thursday that Gulf states are concerned that an escalation between Iran and Israel could lead to attempts to engage Gulf states, threaten oil facilities and co-opt Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Doha for talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the […]
Despite Skyrocketing Budget, Secret Service Can’t Seem To Find The Money To Protect The President
The U.S. Secret Intelligence Service's budget has increased by nearly $1 billion since 2014, but only $200 million of that has gone to protection operations, according to the agency's budget. The agency is set to receive an additional $231 million in funding from Speaker Mike Johnson's federal funding bill, but budget documents show it has […]
California Gov. Newsom signs bills to protect children from AI deepfake nudes
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Sunday to protect minors from harmful sexual images of children created through the misuse of artificial intelligence tools. Supporters of the bill argue that current law would allow district attorneys to charge those who possess or distribute AI-generated images of child sexual abuse if they cannot prove […]
JD Vance Makes the Case for Tariffs to Protect American Jobs, Wages
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) argued for tariffs in the only vice presidential debate with Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), calling for tariffs to move American workers away from cheap foreign labor. He emphasized that he would protect it. Mr. Vance accused Mr. Walz of attacking Trump's trade policies as a “national sales tax,” when in fact […]
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange tells European lawmakers guilty plea to US espionage was necessary to protect his freedom
Julian Assange, the founder of the whistleblowing media group WikiLeaks, told European lawmakers on Tuesday that he is guilty of U.S. espionage charges because legal and political efforts were not sufficient to protect his freedom. He said he needed an answer. “In the end, I chose freedom over an impossible justice,” Assange said in his […]
Nantucket group appeals to Supreme Court to end offshore wind projects and protect endangered whales
Maine fishermen aim to sink Biden's offshore wind project FOX Business' Lydia Hu reports on President Biden's wind energy plan, which is opposed by Maine's fishing industry. Jerry Lehman, founder of New England Fishermen's Stewardship, explained how the plan poses risks to marine life and fisheries, saying, “It will paralyze us.” A group of Nantucket […]
Official admits security resources pushed to their limits after Trump says his rally was downgraded to protect Iranian president
Officials confirmed to Blaze News that security resources were stretched to the limit after former President Donald Trump said the venue was being downgraded to free up resources for the Iranian president. “Our personnel and equipment are being stretched to their limits.” President Trump said at Sunday's rally that the Biden campaign had not allowed […]
Hurricane Relief: Franklin Graham Thanks Trump and Offers Prayer: ‘Strengthen Him, Protect Him’
Christian evangelist and president of Samaritan's Purse, Franklin Graham, expressed his gratitude to former President Donald Trump who gathered in Valdosta, Georgia, to encourage and deliver relief supplies to the devastated victims of Hurricane Helen. I prayed. Affected by a huge storm. “We came in with truckloads of stuff, and we're going to have a […]
Emhoff: Trump vow to protect women 'is yet more lies and more gaslighting'
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff said in a Sunday interview on MSNBC's “Inside with Jen Psaki” that former President Trump's pledges to protect women are “just more lies and gaslighting.” During the debate on abortion rights, Emhoff said it was “wrong” that an 83-year-old mother “is somehow going to enjoy more rights” than her daughter, and […]