South Dakota governor Kristi Noem banned from all tribal lands in her own state | Kristi Noem
South Dakota’s far-right governor, Kristi Noem, is now officially banned by Native American groups from visiting all tribal lands in her home state. The blanket ban is the latest development in the divisive relationship between Governor Noem and Native American tribes following her controversial comments linking tribal leaders to international drug cartels. This is just […]
Supreme Court upholds South Carolina congressional map in win for Republicans, finds no bias against black voters
The Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s congressional redistricting on Thursday, ruling that legitimate partisan desires, not nefarious racial motives, drove the redistricting process. The 6-3 decision, which divided the court along ideological lines, was a victory for Palmetto State Republicans who fought to preserve a map that was more favorable to their congressional delegation. “The […]
Never a Wrong Time to Recognize Palestinian State, Should Have South Africa-Style Commission for Israel
On Wednesday’s “CNN News Central,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) argued that there is no wrong time to recognize a Palestinian state, but Hamas should not be involved in it, and that the International Criminal Court should not arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but that something like South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be […]
Supreme Court upholds GOP-drawn voting map in South Carolina gerrymandering case
The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that found South Carolina’s redistricting maps unconstitutional, rejecting the idea that they are racially discriminatory. In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court said, “Any challenger to the maps’ constitutionality must separate race and politics if he or she wishes to […]
Noem now banned from all South Dakota tribal lands
South Dakota Governor Kristy Noem (R) is now banned from all tribal lands in the state after the Flanders Santee Sioux voted Wednesday to ban her from the reservation, citing her repeated claims that tribal leaders are in league with drug cartels. Noem sparked controversy in March when she said tribal leaders benefited from the […]
Gov. Kristi Noem now banned from all South Dakota tribal lands
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was exiled from even larger swaths of the state after all nine tribes banned her. The Republican who shot the dog was expelled from the Flandau-Santee Sioux Tribe on Tuesday. The tribe is the last to take such action in response to her comments accusing Native Americans of colluding with […]
Brazil’s flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities
The first two deaths from the waterborne bacterial infection were reported in southern Brazil, where flood waters are slowly receding, and health authorities warned that more deaths were possible. The Rio Grande do Sul State Health Department confirmed on Wednesday the death of a 33-year-old man due to leptospirosis. On Monday, authorities recorded that a […]
JESSE WATTERS: Trump’s visit to the South Bronx is driving the elites crazy
Fox News host Jesse Watters pulled back the curtain on the “political uprising” being seen across the country as former President Trump appears to be ahead of President Biden in several 2024 polls on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” As Trump prepares for New York rally near AOC’s district, Democrats warn New Yorkers: “We are waking up” […]
South Korea urges global cooperation for AI development at Seoul summit
South Korean Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications Lee Jong-ho expressed the need for global cooperation to make AI development successful. Li said cooperation is essential and he hopes future summits will place more emphasis on cooperation on AI safety mechanisms. The Seoul summit, co-hosted with the UK, addressed concerns such as job security, […]
FACT CHECK: Instagram Post Falsely Claims Kristi Noem Banned The Sale Of Watermelon Slices In South Dakota
post shared on Instagram South Dakota’s Republican Governor Kristi Noem claims to have banned the sale of watermelon slices in the state. Verdict: False A spokesperson for Noem denied the claims in an email to Check Your Facts. Fact check: Nearly two-thirds of South Dakotans said they had a “negative view” of Noem after the […]