IDF units’ human rights ‘violations’ before Oct. 7 attack: State Department
Five Israeli Defense Force units committed “serious human rights violations” outside the Gaza Strip ahead of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed hundreds of people, the State Department announced Monday. Four of the IDF units have been “rehabilitated” by Israel, the spokesperson said, and the U.S. is still deciding whether to impose penalties […]
High-profile Dems victimized by string of crimes still deny blue state in crisis
In the last week alone, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s official residence was burglarized, Congressman Adam Schiff was robbed, and reality TV actress Kyle Richards’ daughter’s home was burglarized in broad daylight. But progressives in the California Democratic Party deny the existence of a crime crisis. Mayor Matt Mahan’s security guard was also involved in […]
‘Fearless Girl’ sculptor, State Street settle lawsuit over sale of replicas
The sculptor who created the “Fearless Girl” statue that promoted gender diversity on Wall Street has settled a lawsuit filed by the State Street unit that sought to prevent the replica from being sold. Kristen Visbal and State Street Global Advisors signed a settlement agreement following mediation earlier this month, their attorneys said in a […]
Democratic Minnesota state senator stripped of committee assignments after burglary arrest
Democratic Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell has been removed from her committee assignments and caucus following her arrest last week on suspicion of burglary at her stepmother’s home. Senate Democratic Leader Erin Murphy released a statement obtained. FOX9 Minneapolis, He said the situation was tragic, but “there are still questions to be answered.” “While this case […]
Kathy Hochul says state district attorney undermined her ability to serve
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct after her controversial statements and actions during a traffic stop last week in Webster, New York, according to various reports. According to reports, Doorley allegedly refused to pull over to police after being caught speeding by local law […]
Former Arizona state Dem lawmaker gets a year in prison for sexual misconduct with a minor
The former Arizona state lawmaker was found guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in February and sentenced to one year in prison on Friday, according to reports. KTVK in Phoenix reported that Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete was sentenced by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge to one year in prison and 10 years of supervised […]
Oklahoma tornado: At least four killed and dozens injured as severe storms ravage state
At least four people have died and dozens have been injured after a tornado swept through Oklahoma overnight into Sunday. Officials in Holdenville reported two deaths, and the cities of Sulphur and Marietta each reported one death. There have been about 100 injuries as well, according to hospitals across the state. This image taken from […]
Newsom gets hilarious reality check after turning to public for new state coin design
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked for the public’s help in designing a new $1 coin that celebrates the state’s innovations, and many of the responses focused on the positive ideas the state was once proudly known for. He pointed out that the results were far from achieved. When people think of innovation coming […]
Sands official rips NY for slow-walking state gaming licenses for 3 casinos
Don’t bet on New York gaming regulators winning the race. Sands Casino executives blamed state gaming regulators for a “confusing” review process that spanned years, meaning licenses in the Big Apple area are still months away. “We’re very disappointed in New York,” Sands President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Dumont told investors on a first-quarter […]
National Abortion Ban Not Likely, Will Be ‘Sorted Out at the State Level’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that a national abortion ban would not get 60 votes in the Senate, so the issue would have to be decided by individual states. He said it would be resolved. Host Kristen Welker said, “I want to talk about abortion, and as […]