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Law professor analyzes Gov. Newsom’s call for a federal constitutional convention
California lawmakers recently passed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution via a constitutional convention. The proposed 28th Amendment, if passed, would tighten gun restrictions across the country. In a campaign video, Newsom, D-Calif., said the proposed amendment would raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21, mandate universal… -
Costco offers $29 telehealth visit, follows Amazon, other retailers into health care
Costco is now offering low-cost health care services to its members, with prices starting as low as $29. This move puts Costco in line with other major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, all seeking to address consumers’ concerns about the high costs of health care. With a Costco membership, customers can now have a… -
Officials sought probe into illegal China-linked California biolab long before raid
A biolab with ties to China was raided earlier this year in central California. New internal emails obtained by Fox News have revealed that the company behind the Reedley facility was a serious concern to local officials months prior to the raid. At that time, details about what was inside the biolab raised serious concerns… -
Surging migrant crisis is overwhelming US cities from Eagle Pass, TX, to NYC
There’s another migrant surge at the U.S. southern border. Thousands of migrants, mostly from Venezuela, crossed the Rio Grande during the week of Sept. 17, trekking into Eagle Pass, Texas. Border officials report at least two people drowned in the river including a 3-year-old child. Earlier this week, during an interview with CNN, Eagle Pass’… -
AG Garland’s testimony got heated as Republicans, Democrats traded barbs
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Sept. 20. It is the first time Garland has testified to the committee since former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, have both been indicted on federal charges in separate cases. Republicans focused on discrediting Garland’s… -
Experts say car prices likely to increase as result of UAW strike
For the first time, all three of America’s major automakers, including GM, Ford and Stellantis, are currently facing a strike organized by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. This work stoppage has raised concerns among consumers and is poised to have significant implications for the automotive industry, as well as car buyers. “We are not… -
Federal judge blocks California law to protect children online, cites 1st Amdt
On Sept. 18, a federal judge temporarily blocked a new California law meant to protect children on the internet. The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) unanimously passed California Legislature last September, and is set to go into effect next summer. The law restricts businesses and Big Tech platforms’ ability to collect data on anyone… -
UN officials looking to crack down on spread of online disinformation
World leaders will have their work cut out for them as they gather at the United Nations General Assembly the week of Sept. 17. They will look into the climate crisis, food insecurity, the invasion of Ukraine and more. According to officials, the U.N. is also looking to win the information war. It’s part of an… -
Elon Musk launches free speech lawsuit over California’s content moderation law
Hate speech is a hot topic for social media platforms, especially with recent changes to X, formerly known as Twitter. X Corp., owned by Elon Musk, is suing California over legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law last year before Musk acquired the social media platform. The law, Assembly Bill 587 (A.B. 587), requires social… -
Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, has been indicted on federal gun charges by a grand jury in Delaware, according to court documents. Biden has been charged with three counts relating to making false statements on federal forms and possession of a firearm while using narcotics. David Weiss, named special counsel by U.S. Attorney General… -
Senate probes Illinois officials over law that effectively bans book bans
New legislation in Illinois banning book bans is about to become law. On Capitol Hill, Illinois’s Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias (D), was in the hot seat Tuesday, Sept. 12, testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was defending his state’s new law – HB2789 – that will withhold tax dollars from public… -
California fast food workers set to receive $20 minimum wage
Fast food workers in California are set to see an increase in their hourly wages following a recent labor agreement. The deal is part of Assembly Bill (AB) 1228, dubbed the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, which has been under consideration since its introduction to the California State Assembly in February. Under the terms of… -
New Mexico governor issues 30-day ban on carrying guns, gun rights groups sue
The gun rights battle is heating up in New Mexico. On Friday, Sept. 8, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared gun violence a public health emergency and issued a 30-day ban on carrying firearms in public or on state property. Grisham says the ban is necessary, as several young children have been killed in recent shootings. An…
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