Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix The Florida House of Representatives is down a member following the resignation of former Rep. Joe Harding following his federal indictment. Harding sponsored the “Parental Rights in Education” or “Don’t Say Gay” bill from the 2022 session that became law in July. But the effects …
Read More »GOP Rep. Fortenberry Resigns From Congress After Felony Convictions
Nebraska Republican Congressman Jeff Fortenberry announced Saturday he will resign from Congress. Fortenberry released the following statement saying: Dear Friends, “Thank you for entrusting me with the great responsibility of governing our nation. When I first ran for Congress, I said that I would focus on our national security, economic security, …
Read More »New York Governor Cuomo Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he would resign as governor, effective in 14 days, in the wake of an attorney general’s report that concluded he sexually harassed multiple women and even sought to retaliate against an accuser who went public with her allegations. The investigation led to top …
Read More »Emails From Justice Department Show How Trump And His Allies Pressured Attorney General To Challenge Election Results
Emails from the Justice Department and White House officials show how former President Donald Trump and his associates tried to pressure then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen to challenge the 2020 presidential election. Emails released by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee detail President Trump’s team’s desire for the Justice …
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 …
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