SB 241, a voting bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting after 16 years, was passed by Republicans in the Georgia Senate. Four Republican Senators opted to be excused from the vote. Georgia’s Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan chose not to preside over the vote because he is opposed to removing no-excuse absentee …
Read More »Watchdog Group Says Ronny Jackson Drank While Working And Harassed Staff
While working at the White House as a physician, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) drank alcohol, took sleeping medication, and sexually harassed a female staffer, according to a report released by Pentagon’s inspector general. The 37-page report concluded that Jackson’s “overall course of conduct toward subordinates disparaged, belittled, bullied, and humiliated them.” …
Read More »Lawmakers Take Away Governor Cuomo’s Pandemic-Related Emergency Power
New York lawmakers have agreed to take away New York Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s pandemic-related emergency powers as he faces two ongoing controversies. The bill to limit his powers comes as Governor Cuomo faces an investigation into sexual misconduct claims and accusations that his administration mismanaged COVID-19 nursing home deaths. The COVID-19 emergency …
Read More »Georgia House Passes GOP Voter Restriction Bill
Georgia House Republicans passed a bill to restrict absentee voting and cut back on weekend early voting hours. House Bill 531 passed with a 97-72 vote. “Republicans in the Georgia General Assembly are trying to change the rules of the election here in Georgia, rules that you wrote, because you …
Read More »Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced To A Year In Prison
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to three years in prison for influence peddling and corruption. Sarkozy was found guilty of trying to obtain information from a senior magistrate in 2014 when his campaign finances were investigated. According to CNN, a Paris prosecutor requested a two-year suspended sentence for …
Read More »President Biden’s 100-Day Deportation Pause Banned By Judge
President Joe Biden’s administration has been banned by U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on deportations. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that the moratorium violated federal law and would cost the state of Texas more money. On his campaign trail, President Biden said he’d enforce …
Read More »Internet Subsidies For Low-Income Households Approved By FCC
The Federal Communications Commission approved a new broadband subsidy program to help low-income households pay for internet service during the pandemic. The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives up to $50 per month in credit for internet bills to struggling families. The program also provides families with $100 credit …
Read More »GOP Will Push Against $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
Republicans are planning to push back on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. “If the Democrats continue down the path they’re on, and that is to not make any attempt to try and get Republican input or ideas, it makes it hard for any of our members, even those that …
Read More »Merrick Garland Will Prioritize Capitol Riot Investigation As Attorney General
Merrick Garland will prioritize investigating the Capitol riot if he is confirmed as attorney general. “We begin with the people on the ground and we work our way up to those who are involved and further involved,” Garland said. “And we will pursue these leads wherever they take us.” “Look …
Read More »MyPillow’s CEO Mike Lindell Hit With $1.3 Billion Defamation Suit
Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit against MyPillow’s CEO, Mike Lindell, for defamation. “He is well aware of the independent audits and paper ballot recounts conclusively disproving the Big Lie,” the lawsuit says. “But Lindell… sells the lie to this day because the lie sells pillows.” Lindell claimed that …
Read More »Six Capitol Police Officers Suspended And Over 30 Are Being Investigated Over Capitol Riot
Six United States Capitol Police officers were suspended and a total of 35 are under investigation for their actions during the deadly insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6. “Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has directed that any member of her department whose behavior is not in keeping with …
Read More »Planned Parenthood Sues South Carolina Over Abortion Ban
Women’s rights are under attack. South Carolina’s Republican Governor Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act into law banning most abortions. In response, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and Greenville Women’s Clinic filed a lawsuit, blocking the bill from going into effect. The bill requires physicians …
Read More »Assemblyman Ron Kim Says That Gov. Andrew Cuomo Threatened Him Over Nursing Homes Death Scandal
Assemblyman Ron Kim told CNN that he received a threatening phone call from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo last Thursday. The assemblyman says that Gov. Cuomo threatened his career. “Gov. Cuomo called me directly on Thursday to threaten my career if I did not cover for Melissa [DeRosa] and what …
Read More »President Biden Extends Mortgage Relief And Bans Foreclosures Through June
President Joe Biden announced a program extension for mortgage relief and extended the ban for home foreclosures through June 30. “The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a housing affordability crisis,” The White House said. ” Now, homeowners will receive urgently needed relief as we face this unprecedented national emergency. Today’s action …
Read More »CDC Will Release New Guidelines For Reopening Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new guidelines for reopening schools on Friday. The National Education Association surveyed 3,305 of its members and found 82% have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. According to CNN, CDC’s key strategies for reopening schools include hand washing, masking, social distancing, cleaning …
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