In a decisive move Governor Ron DeSantis (R., Fla.) has announced the deployment of the Florida National Guard to key ports affected by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike. This action follows the dockworkers’ decision to strike at ports along the East Coast as they fight for better wages. Governor DeSantis, in a Thursday press…
In an unusual moment during a campaign rally in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump found himself distracted mid-speech by a persistent fly. The bizarre incident unfolded while Trump was discussing a hat, only for him to pause and address the uninvited insect that had approached his lectern. “Oh, there’s a fly,” Trump remarked, appearing visibly…
Fort Lauderdale, FL – As Hurricane Helene made landfall in South Florida, residents of Springbrook Gardens condominium were grappling with an urgent eviction order that had left many homeless during the storm. The condo building, constructed in 1978, was deemed structurally unsafe by city officials just before the hurricane’s arrival, forcing residents to vacate with…
As Election Day approaches, the possibility of an “October Surprise” looms large. This year, that surprise could come from a highly unexpected source: the docks of America’s East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing more than 85,000 dockworkers, is threatening to strike unless an agreement is reached with the United…
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has introduced new legislation aimed at significantly reforming the U.S. Supreme Court, which he believes is facing a crisis of public trust. The Judicial Modernization and Transparency Act proposes a series of sweeping changes to address concerns over recent controversial rulings and allegations of unethical behavior within the Court. Wyden’s…
In a recent development that stirred concerns over voting integrity, more than 2,000 voters in Madison, Wisconsin, received duplicate absentee ballots due to a clerical error. Madison city officials have apologized for the oversight and assured the public that measures are in place to prevent any potential voting fraud. The error involved 2,215 voters across…
California law enforcement agencies may soon have access to lethal drones after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2681, which aimed to ban the use of robotic devices equipped with weapons, even for law enforcement. This decision opens the door for the use of lethal drones in certain police operations, sparking debate about the role…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken another major step in making the state a leader in gun safety by signing a series of new laws aimed at reducing gun violence and saving lives. These laws focus on issues such as domestic violence, school safety, and keeping firearms away from people deemed dangerous. With these efforts,…
A new Florida law set to take effect on October 1, 2024, will make it illegal to sleep or camp on public property without special permission from the state. The law, known as HB 1365, prohibits counties and cities from allowing people to sleep or camp in public spaces unless they receive certification from the…
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 2905 into law, aiming to regulate the use of automatic dialing-announcing devices, commonly known as robocalls. While the bill strives to increase transparency, especially when artificial intelligence is involved in prerecorded messages, it falls short of addressing the broader issue — the constant barrage of unwanted solicitations….
