Baltimore’s mayor and police oversight boards disagree on the need for immediate action regarding police oversight powers amid upcoming changes. Baltimore Mayor and Oversight Boards Clash Over Police Accountability BALTIMORE: So, there’s some serious back-and-forth happening in Baltimore about police oversight. The city’s three civilian-led boards are not seeing eye to eye with Mayor Brandon…
Trump vows to push for the death penalty following Biden’s recent commutations of federal death row inmates Trump Promises DoJ Will Pursue Death Penalty After Biden’s Commutations Columbus: So, Trump is making some big promises about the death penalty. He said he’ll have the Justice Department go all out to pursue it, especially after Biden…
In a historic move, Biden commutes death sentences for nearly all federal prisoners, signaling a shift in his administration’s stance on capital punishment Biden Commutes Death Sentences as He Nears End of Presidency Washington: For the first time since 2017, a U.S. president has commuted the sentence of a federal prisoner on death row. President…
Joe Manchin warns the Democratic Party is toxic as he steps down from the Senate after 15 years, criticizing its current direction and leadership. Joe Manchin Calls Democratic Party ‘Toxic’ as He Exits Senate Washington: So, Joe Manchin is making waves again. The senator, who just stepped down after 15 years, has some strong words…
Federal opposition could stall offshore wind initiatives, impacting state climate objectives and clean energy transitions. Federal Hostility May Hinder Offshore Wind Projects and Climate Goals Block Island: Offshore wind projects are a big deal for East Coast states. They’re banking on these to power millions of homes and shift to cleaner energy. But with Donald…
Rogers County Commissioners decided to delay action on several agenda items until future meetings, including employee benefits and infrastructure repairs. County Commissioners Postpone Decisions on Key Agenda Items Rogers County: So, the county commissioners had a meeting on Monday, and they decided to push a bunch of items to future meetings. One big topic was…
Bob Menendez files a new trial request after more evidence errors arise in his corruption case Former Sen. Menendez Seeks Another New Trial Amid Evidence Issues New York City: Former Senator Bob Menendez is back in the news. He and his co-defendants have filed yet another request for a new trial. This comes after the…
Congress successfully passed a funding bill, ensuring federal operations continue and avoiding a government shutdown ahead of the holidays Government Funding Bill Passes Congress, Preventing Shutdown Crisis Washington: So, the Senate just wrapped up a last-minute deal to keep the government running. They passed a funding bill early Saturday, which means no shutdown for now.…
A significant number of House Republicans reject Trump’s spending bill, signaling a shift in party dynamics and potential challenges ahead Republicans Show Willingness to Defy Trump’s Demands Washington: Donald Trump is facing a wake-up call about his influence over the GOP. Just recently, 38 House Republicans turned down a spending bill he backed. This came…
A special election is on the horizon for Maine’s House District 24, following the resignation of Democrat Joseph Perry Special Election Set for Maine House District 24 in February Albion: So, there’s a special election coming up in February to fill the House District 24 seat in Maine. This spot opened up after Democrat Joseph…
