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Philadelphia mayor candidate: ‘I would shut down Kensington,’ clear drugs and crime

Fox News As fentanyl and a tranquilizer ominously called the zombie drug ravage one of Philadelphia’s most notorious neighborhoods, mayoral candidate David Oh says the solution is straightforward: “I would shut down Kensington Avenue.” “Starting at one end of the street and arresting everyone who is breaking the law,” Oh said. That means everyone selling…

2024 Watch: Tim Scott taking next steps as GOP senator moves toward presidential campaign launch

Fox News Will Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina become the next high-profile Republican to launch a 2024 presidential campaign? Scott’s upcoming travel itinerary is surely sparking more speculation that the rising GOP star and the only Black Republican in the Senate is moving closer to declaring his candidacy. In the week ahead, the senator…

In big climate move, EPA set to unveil tough limits on auto emissions

Washington Post The EPA next week is expected to unveil a rule that would accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, by setting long-term restrictions on auto emissions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/09/epa-auto-emissions-rules-climate/

Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court

New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html

Progressive Chicago activists push for $1 billion in reparations

Fox News A group of University of Chicago students are continuing their campaign for their university to pay over $1 billion in reparations to Chicago’s South Side. University of Chicago Against Displacement (UCAD), an anti-gentrification student club, hosted an open house event on Thursday. “Come to our open house for some food, music, and good…

Washington state Senate passes bill banning production, sale, and importing of assault weapons

Fox News Lawmakers in Washington state have passed a bill that would prohibit the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in the state. “Both chambers of the Washington State Legislature have now approved a historic ban on the sale of assault weapons in Washington state,” Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said in a press…

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, 77, to undergo surgery after breaking leg

Fox News Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is expected to undergo surgery on Sunday after fracturing his femur. The Connecticut Democrat fractured his femur during a mishap at the victory parade for the UConn Men’s Basketball team on Saturday, News 12 Connecticut reported. The Huskies won the Men’s NCAA Basketball National Championship earlier this week. According…

Abbott Says He Plans to Pardon Man Convicted in Killing of Protester

New York Times Gov. Greg Abbott said he would forgo a prison sentence for Daniel S. Perry, who was convicted on Friday in the murder of Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/greg-abbott-pardon-daniel-perry-texas.html

Tesla workers shared, mocked drivers’ car camera footage, lawsuit says

Washington Post The shared images and videos included a naked man approaching a Tesla and memes of family pets. The lawsuit is seeking damages for vehicle owners and leasers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/08/tesla-sued-employees-sharing-footage/

Biden admin to hold migrants’ ‘credible fear’ screenings in CBP facilities as border prepares for surge

Fox News The Biden administration will soon begin holding “credible fear” screenings for migrants claiming asylum at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities as the Department of Homeland Security gears up for a potential surge in migrants next month when the Title 42 public health order ends. DHS confirmed to Fox News Digital that the…