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Attendees of a Turning Point USA conference booed former Vice President Mike Pence after former President Donald Trump brought up his decision to not overturn the presidential election results. During a speech on Saturday night at the conference, Trump said, “I only wish that my friend, Mike Pence, had that additional courage…” He paused as the crowd booed Pence …

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A group of at least five self-proclaimed “sovereign citizens” moved into an empty Maryland mansion and tried to claim it as their own, The Baltimore Sun reported Thursday. The group, which included a dentist and a convicted sex offender, moved in, changed the locks, and put a chain across the driveway with a “private property” sign. …

After a widow put her $1.5 million mansion on the market, a group of ‘sovereign citizens’ moved in, changed the locks, and tried to claim it as their own Read More »

A frustrated Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) told reporters Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks, not the regular folks” for the state’s continued surge in new COVID-19 cases. Alabama has reported nearly 8,000 new cases of COVID-19 over the past week. It’s one of the few states in the country with fewer than …

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Texas is weighing its options for sanctions against Ben & Jerry’s after the company announced its decision to not sell its products in Israeli-occupied areas. Earlier this week, the famous ice cream maker announced it would cease sales of its products in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in east Jerusalem. “We believe it is inconsistent with our values for …

Abbott slams Ben & Jerry’s for Palestine support: ‘Disgraceful’ Read More »

At first glance, Herschel Walker has a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. He was a football hero at the University of Georgia before his long NFL career. He’s a business owner whose chicken products are distributed across the U.S. And he’s a Black conservative with backing from former President Donald …

As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges Read More »

Last year, the Cleveland Indians announced that they were going to have some serious discussions about changing their team name. A little over a year later, the franchise has officially adopted a new moniker. “We are committed to making a positive impact in our community and embrace our responsibility to advance social justice and equality,” …

The Cleveland Indians Have Changed Their Name, And Fans Are Upset Read More »

Michigan legislators have stripped Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the emergency powers she freely wielded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Senate approved the Unlock Michigan initiative on July 15. On Thursday, the Republican-controlled state House passed the measure with a 60-48 vote largely along party lines. “Yesterday was a great day for Michigan, and yesterday was anything but partisan politics,” Michigan …

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After refusing to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, Rick Dennison is out as a Minnesota Vikings assistant coach, sources told ESPN on Friday. Dennison had served as the Vikings’ offensive line coach/run game coordinator the past two seasons. In a statement Friday, the Vikings said they were still in discussions with Dennison about the league’s COVID-19 protocols. …

Rick Dennison out as Minnesota Vikings assistant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine, sources say Read More »

President Biden and the Democratic-controlled Senate have installed more federal judges during the first six months of his presidency than any administration since Richard Nixon’s. While Democrats may spend more time talking publicly about vaccines and infrastructure, the rapid pace of both nominations and confirmations shows judges are one of the party’s most urgent priorities. …

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Jamaica plans to seek reparations from Britain for its role in the Atlantic slave trade in the 17th and 18th centuries. A former British colony independent since 1962, Jamaica was a grim destination for captured Africans who were part of the slave trade conducted by both the British and the Spanish. After the native Amerindian …

‘Repair the Damages That Our Ancestors Experienced’: Jamaica to Seek More Than $10 Billion In Reparations from Britain Over Atlantic Slave Trade Read More »