Poli Alert Political & Civics

Amid a nationwide rise in infections and hospitalizations from the surging delta variant of COVID-19, just three states with lower vaccination rates — Florida, Texas, and Missouri — accounted for 40 percent of all cases. One in five cases occurred in Florida alone. An analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows …

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled out all of the members he selected for the January 6 select committee after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of his choices. McCarthy accused Pelosi of an “egregious abuse of power” during a news conference on Wednesday and said that the House Speaker …

A federal judge blocked Arkansas’ controversial abortion bill on Tuesday. The Court wants to consider the challenge to its constitutionality. The bill would have been effective starting Friday. “Since the record at this stage of the proceedings indicates that women seeking abortions in Arkansas face an imminent threat to their …

The Texas Senate passed a bill that removes two dozen curriculum requirements, including Civil Rights, from the state’s education code. Senate Bill 3 passed in an 18-4 vote. The bill eliminates Section 28.002 of the state’s education code. Public school teachers will no longer have to teach students about the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …