DeSantis Hits Back After Trump Launches Attack On COVID And 'Disloyalty'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday hit back after former President Donald Trump spent several days trashing him for being "disloyal" and too liberal on COVID and vaccine policies. DeSantis did not mention Trump by name.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Signs Bill Allowing Abortion Up Until Birth

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a bill on Tuesday enshrining the right to an abortion up until the point of birth, after the state Senate voted 34-33 in favor of the bill on Saturday following 14 hours of heated debate.

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Trump Vows To End 'Left-Wing Gender Insanity' If Re-Elected
Former President Donald Trump took aim Tuesday at transgender Americans, vowing that if re-elected he will end gender-affirming medical care for minors, ask Congress to pass legislation directing the U.S. government to only recognize one's birth gender and promote "positive education of the nuclear family" and "the roles of mothers and fathers."

What Does It Take To Ensure That Policemen Are Human Beings?
Once again, the nation is traumatized by horrible video of police brutally beating to death a Black man. Need I note the victim was Black? Would we be less or more traumatized if the victim were white? But the rule seems to be the victims are Black. Everyone sees there is a problem. Everyone wants to fix it.

Arizona Official Demands Investigation Of Kari Lake On Felony Charges For Sharing Images Of 'Illegally Counted' Ballots
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has asked Attorney General Kris Mayes to investigate and consider taking enforcement action against gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake for a potential felony offense after her Twitter account shared ...

Prosecutors File Charges In Set Shooting By Alec Baldwin
The scene Alec Baldwin was rehearsing when he fatally shot Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" did not even require a gunshot, according to charging documents. Baldwin, 64, was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Hutchins, the movie's cinematographer who was shot ...

Prepare For War To Avoid Having To Fight One
Last week's column noted: "Our armed forces are woefully unprepared to deter war and therefore make war more likely." It concluded the mission for the 222 Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives is to enhance national security. This week, we have evidence why both statements are correct.

Gas Prices Rise For Fifth Straight Week With Trend Expected To Continue
Gas prices at the pump rose for the fifth consecutive week and there isn't much hope of prices going down in the near future, according to a industry analysis. GasBuddy said that the national average of $3.49 per gallon reported Sunday is up 33.3 cents from a month ago and 14.1 cents higher than a year ago.