Former President Donald Trump is poised to reveal his choice for a vice presidential running mate before the Republican National Convention’s formal nomination vote on Monday evening, according to sources familiar with the plans. The exact timing and method of the announcement remain unclear. The first floor session of the RNC kicks off at 1:45 … Read more
Texas officials discussed the incident on social media on Saturday, July 13, after the scene of what investigators are calling an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Though some Houston residents still lack power almost a week after Hurricane Beryl, one Texas official came under fire for expressing against the suspected assassination attempt, while remarks … Read more
In a significant legal decision, Kansas’ highest court reaffirmed that the state constitution protects abortion access, striking down laws that regulated abortion providers more strictly than other healthcare professionals and banned a common second-trimester procedure. The Kansas Supreme Court’s 5-1 rulings on Friday signal stricter limits on the state’s ability to regulate abortion, a development … Read more
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger reportedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle, leading to his arrest by New York authorities. The incident occurred on July 3, involving a 25-year-old man from Oregon, who has since been charged with indecent exposure, according to the U.S. Attorney’s … Read more
A new law took effect Monday in Tennessee, requiring GPS monitoring for the most violent domestic offenders. This groundbreaking legislation, the first of its kind in the United States, emerged from a tragic incident that profoundly impacted one family and galvanized a movement for change. A Law Born from Tragedy On April 12, 2021, Debbie … Read more
The Biden campaign has raised $27 million from the day of the first presidential debate through Friday evening, according to a campaign spokesperson. This significant sum comes as President Joe Biden’s team strives to keep up with former President Donald Trump’s recent fundraising surge. In May, the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Convention, and associated … Read more
Advocates for unhoused people are sounding alarms following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision favoring Grants Pass, Oregon, allowing the city to enforce a ban on public sleeping with bedding. This ruling is seen as a setback by critics who argue it will exacerbate the homeless crisis, pushing more individuals into cycles of incarceration, debt, … Read more
In a significant legal development, two federal judges in Kansas and Missouri issued rulings on Monday that prevent the Biden administration from further implementing a new student debt relief plan aimed at reducing monthly payments for borrowers. The rulings came in response to lawsuits filed by several Republican-led states. Judicial Blocks on Student Debt Relief … Read more
In the aftermath of Texas’ stringent abortion ban, the state has witnessed a troubling rise in infant mortality rates and an increase in deaths due to birth defects, according to a study published Monday by Johns Hopkins University. This research is part of a growing body of evidence suggesting that states with restrictive abortion laws … Read more
Nassau County’s legislature has approved a contentious ban on transgender athletes, specifically prohibiting transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports at county-owned facilities. This decision, supported by former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, who is transgender herself, has sparked significant debate and controversy. Legislative Approval and Party-Line Vote The vote to pass the ban was … Read more