The United States is extending its border restrictions to Canada and Mexico. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Twitter that nonessential travel would be restricted until August 21, 2021. Only individuals that are making “essential travel” will be allowed to cross the border. “DHS is in constant contact with …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Announces Wisconsin Senate Run
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announced on Tuesday that he is running for a seat in the United States Senate. https://twitter.com/theothermandela/status/1417470806372782088?s=21 “When you stay focused on why you are running, nothing can slow you down,” Barnes said in an announcement video. “I’m Mandela Barnes, I’m running for US Senate, and I’m …
Read More »Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Conservatorships
Lawmakers revealed bipartisan legislation to protect individuals under guardianships and conservatorships from abuse and exploitation. The bill is timely because of the alleged abuse that superstar Britney Spears is suffering from her court-ordered conservatorship. Democratic Representative Charlie Crist and Republican Representative Nancy Mace unveiled the Freedom and Right to Emancipate …
Read More »Duckworth, Pressley Pushes For Paid Leave For Pregnancy Loss
Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley introduced legislation to raise awareness about pregnancy loss and establish new paid leave benefits for workers experiencing painful challenges while seeking to grow their families. The Support Through Loss Act would support those experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or other challenges starting …
Read More »Bipartisan Group of Senators Want To Strengthen Congressional Power In National Security Matters
A bipartisan group of Senators revealed legislation to strengthen Congressional power regarding matters relating to National Security. The group wants to correct the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. The National Security Powers Act secures congressional authority in war powers, arms exports, and national emergencies. Under the …
Read More »Former Trump Aide Says They Hired Actors For Campaign Announcement
A former aide of Donald Trump says the former president did actually pay actors to appear in his 2016 presidential campaign announcement. Trump’s 2016 campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, previously denied that people were paid to be featured as supporters in Trump’s 2016 campaign launch. But now, he’s reportedly walking back his …
Read More »Senate Hold Hearing In Georgia On Federal Voting Rights Legislation
Senate Democrats are aiming to pass federal legislation for voting rights. The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a hearing at Atlanta’s National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Monday to keep focus on the issue. “Congress must take action on voting rights, and we have no time to …
Read More »U.S., NATO, and E.U. Say China Is Responsible For Cyber Attack
The United States government is blaming China for a cyber attack against Microsoft. The U.S., the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the European Union (E.U.) are accusing China’s Ministry of State Security of using “criminal contract hackers” to disrupt activities around the world and to make money. “This irresponsible …
Read More »Biden Wants Facebook To Do More To Stop The Spread Of Misinformation
President Joe Biden wants Facebook to do more to stop the spread of misinformation on its platform. Last week, the President said that social media companies are killing people because of the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. “Facebook isn’t killing people; these 12 people are out there giving …
Read More »Florida Man Receives First Felony Sentence For Capitol Attack
A Florida man was sentenced to eight months in prison and 24 months of supervised release on Monday for participating in the deadly January 6 Capitol attack. He is the first person to be charged and sentenced for a felony offense. Paul Hodgkins was charged with one felony count of …
Read More »Navy Christens USNS John Lewis On Anniversary Of His Passing
Exactly one year after the death of revered statesman and civil rights icon Representative John Lewis, the US Navy christened a ship in his honor in San Diego Saturday morning. The champagne bottle was shaken and popped as Oscar-nominated actress Alfre Woodard christened the US Navy’s newest fleet oiler, John …
Read More »Two California Men Charged In Plot To Attack Democratic Headquarters
The Department of Justice apprehended two men that were planning to attack the Democratic headquarters in Sacramento, California. Ian Benjamin Rogers and Jarrod Copeland were arrested and charged with conspiracy to destroy a building used or in affecting interstate commerce by fire or explosive. Rogers is also facing weapons chargers …
Read More »Stephen Calk, Paul Manafort’s banker, found guilty in federal bribery case
According to a press release by the United States Department of Justice, Chicago banker Stephen Calk was found guilty on all counts last week in a federal bribery case. Prosecutors said he tried to trade $16 million in loans given to 2016 Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort in exchange for …
Read More »House Republicans introduce bill to ban federal mask mandates
House Republicans have introduced legislation to ban federal coronavirus mask mandates on public transportation, arguing it is time to return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Rep. Andy Biggs, the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, shared his laws first with Fox News. It serves as the House companion bill to Sen. Rand Paul’s mask …
Read More »Civil rights lawyer Lee Merritt running for Texas attorney general
Texas civil rights Lee Merritt announced last week that he’s running against incumbent Republican Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general. I’m Lee Merritt, a civil rights attorney and community organizer. I’m running against Ken Paxton to be the next Attorney General of Texas. Are you ready to bring justice to …
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