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State AGs seek investigation of Dr. Fauci’s role in COVID-19 pandemic
A group of state attorneys general is seeking to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci and his role in the COVID-19 pandemic. Before President Joe Biden left office, he granted a blanket pardon for Fauci, who was neither under investigation nor convicted of a crime, dating back to Jan. 1, 2014. A presidential pardon is an official act… -
Hot mic catches Trudeau saying Trump is serious about annexing Canada
Publicly, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to annex Canada, calling it a joke. However, in a closed-door session with business leaders Friday, Feb. 7, Trudeau said he feels Trump might be serious. The comments, first reported by the Toronto Star after conference organizers unknowingly left… -
Former UPenn swimmers sue schools, NCAA over trans swimmer’s participation
Three former swimmers from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) are suing their former school, Harvard University and the NCAA. They allege their rights were violated when transgender swimmer Lia Thomas competed on the women’s team. Thomas, assigned male at birth, swam for the UPenn men’s team before coming out as a trans woman during her… -
Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to ban speed cameras in school zones
Lawmakers in Georgia are preparing for a fight over a proposal to ban speed cameras in school zones. A 2018 law allowed cities and counties to use automated cameras to catch and cite speeders. The cameras have brought in millions of dollars for local governments, but the bill’s lead sponsor, State Rep. Dale Washburn, R,… -
Iowa AG investigating sheriff for rejecting immigration detainer orders
A sheriff’s department in northeastern Iowa is under investigation by the state attorney general for publicly opposing certain aspects of immigration enforcement. Gov. Kim Reynolds filed a complaint against the agency, citing Iowa state law. Winneshiek County sheriff rejects ICE detainers The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office sparked the investigation after Sheriff Dan Marx posted a… -
‘Border czar’ Tom Homan addresses ICE raid leak in Colorado
“Border czar” Tom Homan says alleged members of a Venezuelan gang living in Aurora, Colorado, were tipped off last week to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid. He also emphasized that he would address those responsible for impeding ICE operations. “We’re not going to tolerate it anymore. This is not a game,” Homan… -
‘DEI Watchlist’ website raises safety fears for government workers
Full Story A conservative watchdog group has created what it calls a “DEI watchlist” of several government workers it accuses of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at work. Most of the people on the list are Black and work at the Department of Health and Human Services, and the DEI watchlist website refers to them… -
Trump signs executive order to combat ‘anti-Christian bias’
Full Story President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Thursday, Feb. 6, that will create a task force aimed at “[eradicating] anti-Christian bias.” Newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi will head the task force. According to the executive order, the task force will identify what the president describes as unlawful “anti-Christian” policies, practices or… -
‘It’s capitalism’: Politico CEO responds to Trump criticism over gov’t subscriptions
Full Story President Donald Trump expressed concern about government subscriptions to news outlets in a post to his site Truth Social on Thursday, Feb. 6. He singled out a claim that political news outlet Politico received $8 million from the government. Trump did not add details to back up his claims. However, he did accused… -
Catholic clergy cite confession rules to oppose Washington abuse reporting bill
Full Story A bill in Washington state may create a conflict between state law and centuries-old religious law. Lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require members of the clergy to report child abuse or neglect. However, the bill extends to information that someone may divulge during confession. In recent years, states have expanded policies… -
NY Gov. Hochul says December prison beating death ruled a homicide
Full Story New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday, Feb. 5, that an autopsy found that the death of Robert Brooks was a homicide. The 43-year-old died late last year as an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York. On the night of Dec. 9, corrections officers carried Brooks into a medical… -
Colombian president wants cocaine legalized, says ‘no worse than whiskey’
Full Story Colombian President Gustavo Petro took a bold stance on global drug policy Thursday, Feb. 6, calling out countries that ban cocaine while allowing alcohol. Petro explained the ban only stems from Colombia’s position as the largest producer and exporter of the drug, not its danger. Petro’s stance on cocaine legalization During a ministerial… -
Nonprofit renews push to restore neighborhood after Tulsa Race Massacre
Full Story A nonprofit organization, Justice for Greenwood, is working to revitalize Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, an area once known as “Black Wall Street.” It’s an effort to bring the community back to its former vibrancy before the 1921 massacre. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Over a century ago, a white mob ripped through the…
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