PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The flashy postcard, covered with images of syringes, beckoned people to attend Vax-Con ’21 to learn “the uncensored truth” about COVID-19 vaccines. Participants traveled from around the country to a Wisconsin Dells resort for a sold-out convention that was, in fact, a sea of misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines and…

The Senate Parliamentarian is a non-political position. It’s an advisor, or kind of like Congress’ referee. Elizabeth MacDonough has held this spot since 2012 when she was appointed by then-Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Harry Reid (D-NV). MacDonough crushed the hopes of many Democrats, and gave some Republicans reason to celebrate, when she said Democrats can’t include…

This week, the Biden administration began to notify governors and state refugee coordinators across the country how many Afghan evacuees to expect. The first group consists of nearly 37,000 people. All states except Hawaii, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia will welcome at least ten refugees. California is projected to take…

Fires continue to burn in 12 states primarily along the West Coast Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. The video above shows some of the fires that are blazing throughout  California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. In addition to those four states, the National Interagency Fire Center said there are currently 67 active…

Gwen’s Friday picks include: A judge sentencing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calling for passing of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Search and rescue efforts in Surfside: interviews with a former Miami-Dade police major and member of the local Jewish community VP…

A trial judge sentenced fired police officer Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years for the murder of George Floyd. Before handing down the sentence, Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said he is basing the prison time on the law and not on emotion from the family or the community. The judge went on to say…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps surrounding the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters. The Senate…