A federal judge in Texas has delivered a landmark ruling declaring a longstanding ban on at-home distilling unconstitutional, a decision that could have implications for at-home cannabis growing. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman’s decision, handed down on Wednesday, marks a significant victory for the Hobby Distillers Association, a group advocating for the personal production of…
On July 13, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. During the event, shots were fired, leading to chaos as Trump was quickly escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents. He sustained a non-fatal wound to his ear, but one attendee was killed, and two others were…
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed House Bill 197, implementing stricter regulations for massage parlors in Florida. The aim is to combat illegal activities such as human trafficking and prostitution. While this enhances safety, it will likely drive up the cost of massage services due to increased operational expenses. One key aspect of the law is…
Florida is experiencing a significant food insecurity crisis, with 2,935,330 people facing hunger, including 819,940 children. Despite this, Governor Ron DeSantis has opted out of a new federal program designed to alleviate summer hunger for low-income children. This decision leaves Florida among 13 states, all with Republican governors, that have rejected the Summer Electronic Benefit…
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court found that the city of Grants Pass’s ordinances did not violate the Eighth Amendment rights of homeless individuals. This decision, which upheld the city’s right to enforce anti-camping laws, has had unintended and far-reaching consequences. While the ruling aimed to empower the city to manage public spaces effectively,…
Two Democratic senators are accusing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of accepting free, undisclosed trips and gifts, including a yacht trip to Russia and a helicopter ride to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hometown. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Ron Wyden of Oregon sent a letter on July 3 to US Attorney General Merrick…
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. This legislation has been a priority for Republicans as an election-year talking point, even though research indicates that noncitizens illegally registering and voting in federal elections is exceedingly rare. The bill passed largely along party lines, with five Democrats…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday regarding the decision to kill a bill that would restrict access to xylazine, a sedative increasingly found in street drugs. Newsom described the action as a “huge mistake” and hinted that his administration might intervene to ensure the measure’s eventual success. “I felt it a huge…
On July 1, a new law in Florida took effect, allowing volunteer chaplains in public schools. The Satanic Temple quickly decided to take advantage of this new opportunity. The Satanic Temple announced on social media that their chaplains could now serve in Florida’s public schools, crediting Governor Ron DeSantis for making this possible. However, DeSantis…
Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a bold step to tackle crime in California by implementing a new surveillance technology across the state. This move has sparked debates on privacy and public safety, as hundreds of Flock Safety cameras are being deployed, marking a significant shift in crime prevention tactics. Flock Safety cameras are advanced surveillance…
