Category: USA
US refugee orgs met with racism, sexism, verbal abuse from some Afghan evacuees: IG report
Fox News U.S. resettlement agencies involved in aiding approximately 72,000 Afghan evacuees brought to the U.S. in 2021 and 2022 experienced racism, sexism and verbal abuse from some of those evacuated, according to a State Department Inspector General report. The review by the IG looked into the resettlement of tens of thousands of evacuees who…
Read MoreSoros-backed prosecutor mired in scandal facing new complaints of negligence, misconduct
Fox News The George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis who’s facing an effort by Missouri’s attorney general to compel her to resign for allegedly neglecting her duties is now being hit with new complaints of negligence and potential misconduct in doing her job. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner has a history riddled with allegations…
Read MorePhiladelphia 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…
Read More2024 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…
Read MoreIn 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/
Read MoreAbortion 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
Read MoreProgressive 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…
Read MoreWashington 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…
Read MoreSen. 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…
Read MoreAbbott 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
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