Giorno: 5 Settembre 2023

Ethics complaints over WI Justice Protasiewicz’s campaign statements rejected

A state judiciary disciplinary panel has rejected several complaints lodged against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz that alleged she violated the judicial code of ethics for comments she made during the campaign. It’s a setback to Republicans who argued those remarks could warrant impeachment. Protasiewicz on Tuesday released a letter from the Wisconsin Judicial […]

Kentucky Gov. Beshear announces $386M investment in high-speed web infrastructure

Looking to close its digital divide, Kentucky will use a $386 million investment to expand access to high-speed internet to more than 42,600 homes and businesses, Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday. It amounts to a record investment of broadband money for Kentucky, a combination of public and private sector funds that will be spread broadly […]

Convicted Pennsylvania Murderer on the Run for Sixth Day

A Pennsylvania fugitive convicted of murder was spotted on security cameras overnight near the prison from which he escaped six days earlier, prompting area schools to cancel classes and authorities to expand their search, police said on Tuesday.

Allies of Embattled Ken Paxton Plan Revenge

Even before the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton began in the Texas Senate Tuesday, followers of the embattled attorney general were already planning revenge on the GOP state House members who voted to impeach him and the Republican senators who will be crucial in deciding…[#item_full_content]

Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years for US Congress Attack

Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the right-leaning Proud Boys militia, was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the stiffest sentence handed out so far.”That day broke our previously unbroken tradition…

Biden Inconsistent on Masks After First Lady Tests Positive for COVID

President Joe Biden turned up in a mask for the first time in months on Tuesday, a day after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. But the president quickly ditched it during a ceremony honoring an 81-year-old Vietnam veteran, and the two unmasked octogenarians shared a…[#item_full_content]

New York AG James Asks Court to Fine Trumps, Lawyers $20K

New York Attorney General Letitia James petitioned a state judge on Tuesday to fine former President Donald Trump, his adult sons and their legal team a total of $20,000 for raising “previously-rejected arguments” in motions.[#item_full_content]