The California Reparations Task Force, a committee created by legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, formally recommended that the state legislature repeal a constitutional amendment that prohibits the government from discriminating against, or granting preferential…
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Admiral dodges question over US Merchant Marine Academy official’s tweet about ‘white, male’ misogyny, racism
A retired rear admiral with the U.S. Maritime Administration gave what Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, described as an ‘insufficient’ answer to his question about a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) official’s controversial tweet about White…
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GOP governors call on Biden admin to ditch proposed Title IX regulations, protect female sports
Half of America’s governors are urging the Biden administration to forgo or delay the implementation of a proposed rule from the Department of Education they say could prevent states from enforcing ‘duly-enacted statutes protecting fairness…
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President Biden’s administration is seeking to ‘move beyond’ the controversy caused by Chinese spy balloons shot down over the continental United States, The Associated Press reports. The drastic shift in tone came from White House…
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A federal judge in Virginia has struck down a law prohibiting licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds, finding that it violates their Second Amendment rights and is unconstitutional. In a…
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Discriminating against someone because of weight when it comes to work, housing or in public accommodation would be barred in New York City under a bill passed Thursday by the City Council. The measure would…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom likely to announce California budget deficit may be a lot bigger than previously thought
Gov. Gavin Newsom will likely announce that California, one of the few states to have a shortfall this year, may see an extra $5 billion in losses after reporting a budget deficit of $22.5 billion.California’s…
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KS Gov. Laura Kelly stops settlement between state, small gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions
Kansas’ Democratic governor on Thursday scuttled a small legal settlement favored by top Republican officials between the state and the owner of a Wichita fitness studio forced to shut down during the first months of…
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McCarthy says Biden dragging his feet on debt ceiling: ‘They want a default more than they want a deal’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday blamed President Biden for the lack of progress so far in a deal that would allow the government to borrow more money once it hits the debt ceiling in…
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DeSantis lands endorsements of two high-profile Iowa Republicans ahead of stop in key state
Two high-profile Iowa Republicans – state Senate President Amy Sinclair and state House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl – are endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ expected presidential bid, Fox News has confirmed. Word of the endorsements…