The Williamsburg-James City Council voted 4-3 last week to nix the purchase of social studies books for local schools that included elements of Critical Race Theory. The vote followed a number of parents voicing outrage over the prospect of the material being taught in schools.… Continue Reading
Virginia General Assembly Agenda for Coming Week
The Virginia General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene this Wednesday and negotiate the nearly 150 bills that were either amended or vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin. While it is expected to be a busy week for state legislators, Members of the General Assembly have made it clear they do not anticipate a vote on the state budget to be held this week.… Continue Reading
Biden Administration Investing in “Climate Friendly” Military Vehicles
The Biden Administration used Earth Day on Friday as an opportunity to announce that they plan to make every vehicle used by the U.S. military more climate friendly. The announcement came during a speech in Seattle where the President touted his administration’s work on climate change.… Continue Reading
Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound
Heather CurtisWMAL.com A 22-year-old man faces charges including assault with intent to kill after D.C. Police say he tied a woman’s hands and feet together and assaulted her. According to a police report, the woman told officers she got away and jumped out the window of the apartment in the Connecticut House building on Connecticut…… Continue Reading
Florida Legislator Sends Bill to End Disney’s Self-Governing Status to DeSantis Desk
The Florida House of Representative followed in the steps of the state senate, passing a bill that would formally revoke the special status enjoyed at Reedy Creek – the home of Disney’s and municipal district operated by Walt Disney Co. The legislation is now headed to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis to be ratified.… Continue Reading
Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter
The electric car mogul and prospective proprietor of social media platforms Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has arranged commitments to the tune of $46.5 billion to finance the purchase of Twitter. The announcement comes one week after Musk first announced he had filed an offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission to purchase the platform.… Continue Reading
FedEx Field in Maryland Drops Out as 2026 World Cup Site
FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, dropped out of bidding on Thursday to host games at the 2026 World Cup, and the Washington area merged its campaign with Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.… Continue Reading
Miyares Joins Coalition to Oppose Biden Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Federal Funding for Charter Schools
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Tuesday that he would be joining a coalition to oppose any attempts by the Biden Administration to restrict federal grants for public charter schools.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Eyes National Stage
Governor Glenn Youngkin is scheduled to travel across the country promoting Republican candidates and touting his victory in what has, in recent years, been a blue state. The governor has launched two new political organizations who are managing the national tour. Many believe the move signals Youngkin’s desire to elevate his national profile should he have ambitions beyond the Governor’s office in the future.… Continue Reading
CNN+ Catastrophic Collapse
Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Thursday that they would be shutting down CNN+ just weeks after the streaming platform launched. After generating a measly 10,000 daily viewers the subscription service will cease to exist at the end of April.… Continue Reading
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