A New York judge on Wednesday refused to pause a COVID-19 vaccine mandate set to begin Friday for the city’s municipal workforce, denying a police union’s request for a temporary restraining order.… Read more
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McConnell backs ex-football star Walker for Georgia Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of the former football star… Read more
US ends immigration arrests at schools, ‘protected’ areas
U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas, under new guidelines released Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security.… Read more
Wisconsin lawmakers send anti-abortion bills to governor
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a package of anti-abortion bills, many of which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed two years ago… Read more
Franchot announces Monique Anderson-Walker as running mate
Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that Prince George’s County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker will be his running mate in his bid to become governor of Maryland.… Read more
NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team
The NFL is not going to issue a report on its 10-month investigation into allegations the Washington Football Team engaged in harassment and abuse … Read more
Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’
WASHINGTON (AP) — China recently conducted a “very concerning” test of a hypersonic weapon system as part of its aggressive advance in space and military technologies, the top U.S. military officer says… Read more
United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker
DENVER (AP) — The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female — and expects to be able to offer the option more broadly next year, the State Department said Wednesday. The U.S.…… Read more
Trump could get big ‘bonus’ shares in new social media firm
Donald Trump’s social media company will get tens of millions in special bonus shares in a new publicly traded entity if it performs well, handing the former president possibly billions of dollars in paper wealth … Read more
Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access… Read more
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Judge won’t stop vaccine mandate for NYC cops, other workers
A New York judge on Wednesday refused to pause a COVID-19 vaccine mandate set to begin Friday for the city’s municipal workforce, denying a police union’s request for a temporary restraining order.… Continue Reading
McConnell backs ex-football star Walker for Georgia Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of the former football star… Continue Reading
US ends immigration arrests at schools, ‘protected’ areas
U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas, under new guidelines released Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security.… Continue Reading
Wisconsin lawmakers send anti-abortion bills to governor
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a package of anti-abortion bills, many of which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed two years ago… Continue Reading
Franchot announces Monique Anderson-Walker as running mate
Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that Prince George’s County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker will be his running mate in his bid to become governor of Maryland.… Continue Reading
NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team
The NFL is not going to issue a report on its 10-month investigation into allegations the Washington Football Team engaged in harassment and abuse … Continue Reading
Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’
WASHINGTON (AP) — China recently conducted a “very concerning” test of a hypersonic weapon system as part of its aggressive advance in space and military technologies, the top U.S. military officer says… Continue Reading
United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker
DENVER (AP) — The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female — and expects to be able to offer the option more broadly next year, the State Department said Wednesday. The U.S.…… Continue Reading
Trump could get big ‘bonus’ shares in new social media firm
Donald Trump’s social media company will get tens of millions in special bonus shares in a new publicly traded entity if it performs well, handing the former president possibly billions of dollars in paper wealth … Continue Reading
Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access… Continue Reading