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Jul 31 2023
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McConnell Faces Growing Calls to Step Down
Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Donald Trump are saying it’s time for the GOP to have new leadership in the upper chamber following concern over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s health.
Last week, McConnell froze during a leadership press briefing and had to have colleagues lead him away from the podium. While the Kentucky Republican insisted he was fine when
TownhallJul 12 2023
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Where LSU baseball's 2024 roster stands following the 2023 MLB Draft
Replacing Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes is the toughest task any college baseball coach in America will be trying to solve this offseason. But that's the challenge LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson will need to overcome if the Tigers want to repeat as national champions in 2024. Skenes was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft on Sunday, while Crews
The AdvertiserJul 17 2023
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'Designed to inflict cruelty': Rights groups sue Florida over new DeSantis law
Legal groups representing the Farmworker Association of Florida and impacted individuals on Monday a federal lawsuit in Miami challenging Senate Bill 1781, one of several far-right state laws this year by Republican Gov. as he for the GOP's 2024 presidential primary. Signed by DeSantis in May, the measure "is unconstitutional, xenophobic, and will increase the unlawful racial profiling of
Raw StoryJun 05 2023
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Five suspects arrested after the Hollywood Beach mass shooting. Here’s where we stand
Five suspects are in police custody Monday night after a week-long hunt stemming from the Memorial Day shooting that injured nine — including a 1-year-old child — in Hollywood Beach. Lionel Jean-Charles Jr., 18, Ariel Cardahn Paul, 16, and Jordan Burton, 15, face several counts of attempted murder and carrying concealed firearms. Two 18-year-olds, Morgan Deslouches and Keshawn Paul Stewart,
Miami HeraldJul 17 2023
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Mike Johnston begins term as Denver's 46th mayor
Mike Johnston is now the mayor of Denver. Johnston took the oath of office Monday morning at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, marking the beginning of his administration as the city’s first new mayor in 12 years. All of the city council's returning and new members have also been into sworn office, along with Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez and Denver Auditor Timothy O'Brien. Johnston was elected
Colorado PoliticsMay 12 2023
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Senate leaders play debt ceiling blame game while aides negotiate behind the scenes
Aides for top congressional leaders resumed talks on raising the nation’s debt limit behind closed doors, even as top Senate leaders continue to wage a messaging war one day after meeting with President Joe Biden.
“As you recall, I’ve consistently said since February, the way this dilemma is dealt with is determined by the American people,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Washington ExaminerDec 01 2022
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DHS warns of heightened threats ahead of holidays
The Department of Homeland Security is warning of rising threats in the coming months.
A report from DHS referred to a heightened threat environment, with risks of domestic terror attacks committed by lone-wolf actors or groups motivated by personal grievances and violent ideologies.
The report said potential targets include public gatherings, religious institutions, government
NewsNationMay 26 2023
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s mistress at heart of allegations in impeachment papers
At the heart of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent troubles is that he used his office to help a political donor — Austin real estate investor Nate Paul — in exchange for allegedly helping the attorney general remodel his home and giving Paxton’s mistress a job in his company. According to thedailybeast.com, “Paxton reportedly acknowledged the affair with the woman, who worked as an
Jul 21 2023
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Tributes Pour in for Iconic Singer Tony Bennett
Tributes have flooded social media following news that iconic jazz singer Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett's death to The Associated Press, saying he died in his hometown of New York. There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. Throughout his decades-long career, Bennett inspired countless
Newsmax (News)Jul 18 2023
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North Dakota, Minnesota governors order flags lowered to honor fallen Fargo police officer
BISMARCK, N.D. ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The governors of North Dakota and Minnesota have both ordered that state and US flags at state buildings and properties be lowered to half-staff through Saturday to honor Fargo Police patrol officer Jason Wallin. Wallin, 23, died in a shootout last Friday afternoon on 25th St. S. Gov. Doug Burgum says Wallin dedicated his life to serving his country and
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