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Leaked video of former Trump allies’ testimony complicates Georgia election fraud trial
District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor leading the 2020 election case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, is asking a judge to issue an emergency motion for a protective order. The order is to prevent further discovery materials from being leaked, following reports that materials were leaked to several news organizations on… -
Gaza hospitals in chaos as Israeli bombardment continues in territory
Gaza’s hospitals are in chaos as Israeli bombardment continues in the territory since the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7. Hospitals in Gaza are running out of supplies like medicine, food and water. The Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest in the Gaza Strip, is no longer functioning as a hospital, according to the World Health Organization… -
Report: CDC system tracking vaccine adverse effects is overwhelmed
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a national vaccine safety surveillance program that monitors the safety of vaccines called the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The program helps to detect unusual or unexpected reporting patterns of adverse events from vaccines. However, a British Medical Journal report found that VAERS is “overwhelmed,” raising concerns that the… -
Lawmakers examine antisemitism, alleged free speech violations on college campuses
Following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, protests have erupted and tensions have risen at schools like Cornell, Columbia and NYU. These incidents have sometimes turned violent with students fearing for their safety. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee examined the current state of the First Amendment and several alleged free speech violations on campuses… -
Feds charge 3 in sex ring catering to elected officials, military officers, tech execs
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, federal prosecutors charged three people in connection with running a network of high-end brothels that federal officials said politicians, military officers, government contractors, and even tech executives frequented. According to acting U.S. Attorney Josh Levy, the three people charged, Han Lee, James Lee, and Junmyung Lee, rented high-end apartments as brothel… -
Will voting machine glitches in KY and PA add to skepticism about election integrity?
Opinions about election integrity differ greatly between Republicans and Democrats. According to an Associated Press-NORC Center poll, only 22% of Republicans trust that their votes will be tallied correctly in the 2024 election, compared to 71% of Democrats. The AP reports that Republican voters’ skepticism is connected to the controversy surrounding the 2020 election, rooted… -
Nashville school shooter’s manifesto images leaked; mayor demands investigation
Pages from the Nashville Covenant School shooter’s manifesto have been released by popular conservative podcaster Steven Crowder. The release comes seven months after Audrey Hale, 28, killed six people, including three children, at the school in March. According to police, Hale was born female and identified as transgender. Court documents show that Hale left behind… -
Report on US military online data raises alarm
Data brokers are releasing sensitive information about U.S. service members to anyone with a few bucks and an email address, according to a new study published by Duke University. The study has sparked major concerns regarding the easy accessibility of sensitive online data. The study shows that individuals accessed the personal records of thousands of… -
Questions surround Ohio abortion amendment as voters head to the polls
What is the most important issue behind the economy for voters? According to a New York Times poll, it’s abortion. While the presidential election might be a year away, abortion is on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Ohio. The ballot measure Issue 1 would change the state constitution to enshrine abortion rights if voters… -
Migrants protest in Mexico by sewing lips shut, demanding safe journey to US
Thousands of migrants are currently journeying towards the U.S. southern border, but their progress has slowed. Organizers claim that families and children have become too fatigued and hungry to continue. As they make this arduous journey, some migrants are resorting to an extreme form of protest to draw attention to their struggles. In protest, they… -
Navy vet threatens to sue Flagstaff, claims 1st Amdt violation for rejecting gun range ads at airport
Navy veteran Rob Wilson, a resident of Flagstaff, Arizona, has been denied the ability to advertise his business, Timberline Firearms and Training, at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Wilson first ran a 10-second silent ad in the airport in 2019, hoping to attract tourists visiting the area. The ad, which ran on a loop at the… -
SCOTUS to hear arguments in Second Amendment case regarding domestic violence, gun rights
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a Second Amendment case that could have major implications for domestic violence cases. United States v. Rahimi involves a Texas man, Zackey Rahimi, who was issued a civil domestic violence restraining order in 2020 after his ex-girlfriend claimed he assaulted her and threatened to shoot her if… -
Biden hosts Americas Partnership summit focusing on migration and sustainable growth
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has faced challenges in curbing illegal immigration. To address the issue, the President met with officials from 11 other nations in the Americas on Friday, Nov. 3 to focus on shared migration challenges and building economic relationships. The Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit aims to reduce dependence…