Gavin Newsom’s office fails to provide proof of Florida college book ban claimed by California governor
California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at a Florida college that he called “ground zero” for what Republicans want to do to education nationwide. The progressive champion singled out the Sarasota-based New College of Florida, whose board of trustees was revamped by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, in a Wednesday message to his 2 […]
Tim Scott supports national 20-week abortion ban, would consider 15-week limit
EXCLUSIVE – Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina said there’s “no question” he would support a 20-week federal ban on abortion and would potentially consider a 15-week limit. Scott, a rising star in the GOP and the only Black Republican in the Senate, made news early Thursday in New Hampshire as he told local […]
Dean Cain to Newsmax: ‘Huge Appetite’ for ‘Feel-Good’ Films
Actor Dean Cain told Newsmax Thursday that Hollywood isn’t satisfying the “huge appetite” the public has for “feel-good” movies that the whole family can watch together.
Florida Sends 6-Week Abortion Law to DeSantis for Signature
The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a restriction on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.
Philadelphia Truck Break-in Ends in Dime Heist
Thieves might not have been counting on finding a mountain of change when they broke into a truck filled with $750,000 in dimes, but they still made off with a chunk of the cargo and left coins scattered around a Philadelphia parking lot, authorities said.
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Stricter Gun Bills
Anyone who wants to buy a gun in Michigan will have to undergo a background check, and gun owners will be required to safely store all firearms and ammunition when around minors under new laws signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Snyder Agrees to $6B Sale of NFL’s Commanders
A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, a source told the Associated Press.
Student Loan Settlement Is ‘Federal Overreach’
Three universities that want the Supreme Court to halt an approved student loan relief settlement — arguing the Education Department exceeded its authority to cancel student debt — are getting back-up from 20 state attorneys general.
Parents Not Informed of Threat by Trans Teacher
Parents at a Florida middle school north of Tampa earlier this week expressed outrage at school officials for not informing them about a report about a transgender teacher who threatened suicide and killing students in March, multiple reports said.
Top Brass Left in the Dark on Bud Light Plan: Report
“Senior level” officials at the upper levels of Anheuser Busch were left in the dark about a marketing deal that led to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s marketing deal with Bud Light, according to a report Thursday.