Michael Avenatti sentenced to two and a half years in prison over Nike scheme Via Just The News: Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison after being found guilty of extortion against Nike. Avenatti, who is best known as the lawyer for ex-adult star Stormy Daniels when she sued former President Donald Trump, was allegedly in tears during his speech before the sentencing, according […]
Fencing will come down, but Capitol still closed to visitors Via AP News: The fencing installed around the Capitol after the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection will start being removed as soon as Friday, but most visitors are still not allowed inside the iconic building. That’s according to the House sergeant-at-arms in a memo Wednesday to all members of Congress and staff. The Associated Press first reported last week that the […]
Federal judge refuses to block Georgia’s new election integrity law Via Just The News: A federal judge on Wednesday refused to block Georgia’s new election integrity law from taking effect, saying a liberal group’s request for a preliminary injunction failed to show imminent constitutional harm and would disrupt upcoming elections in the state. “The Court is not persuaded by Plaintiffs’ argument for a bright line exception to Purcell because they […]
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88 Via CNBC.com: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld passed away at the age of 88-years-old, his family said in a statement. "It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Donald Rumsfeld, an American statesman and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather," the statement from his family said. "At 88, he was surrounded by family in his beloved Taos, New Mexico." […]
House poised to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection Via AP News: The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a 13-person select committee to probe the violent attack. The panel would be led by Democrats, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointing a chairperson and at least eight of the committee’s members. The resolution up for […]
LA sheriff requests state of emergency over homeless crisis Via Just The News: Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva is urging the County Board of Supervisors to declare a local state of emergency to address the county’s homeless crisis. “Enough is enough,” he said, citing increased crime, unsanitary conditions and struggling businesses. “We’ve been inundated with calls, with concerns, with images from the news, from people picking up the phone, emailing, […]
Connecticut Legalizes Marijuana to Combat ‘Racial Disparities’ Via Breitbart: Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed a bill into law Tuesday that legalizes possession of marijuana in the state and anticipates retail sales of the drug in 2022. The new law allows people age 21 and older to possess or use marijuana up to the specified possession limit of 1.5 ounces on their person and five ounces in their home or […]
'It's An Outrage': Biden Outlines New Steps To Curb Surging Gun Violence Via NPR: With cities across the country witnessing spikes in violent crime, the White House on Wednesday announced a new plan to tackle gun violence, building on President Biden's vow to make it his priority to curb America's gun violence epidemic. Citing the uptick in violence since the coronavirus pandemic forced millions of Americans out of work and […]
Harris favorable rating underwater; VP loses to Trump by four in head-to-head Via Just The News: While President Biden's popularity is in decline — after starting at a much lower level than that of any of his recent Democratic predecessors — his vice president may be in even worse shape with the public, weighed down with a negative favorability rating and losing to former President Donald Trump by four points […]
