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Swatting Surge: Law Enforcement Reports Sharp Rise in Dangerous Hoax Calls
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If you have noticed an uptick lately in reports on swatting incidents, there is a reason for that. Various law enforcement agencies have reported a sharp increase in the number of swatting incidents as the practice is becoming more commonplace.Swatting is a crime that involves an individual calling 911 to...
Outraged New Jersey Parents Suing State for Keeping Babies' Blood Without Their Knowledge or Consent
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New Jersey finds itself at a crossroads of civil liberties and legal reform as it enters into negotiations to settle a class-action lawsuit aimed at stopping a controversial practice: The retaining of newborn blood spots.The state typically keeps baby blood spots drawn to screen for diseases, a practice that has...
Bipartisan Group of Oklahoma State Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Pause Death Penalty
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Oklahoma’s use of capital punishment might be put on pause for the time being. State lawmakers are rallying behind House Bill 3138, a proposal that would halt executions in the state until 2029.The bill, spearheaded by a bipartisan group of legislators, would not only implement a pause in executions but...
Kamala Harris' Stepdaughter Raises Money for UN Agency Whose Staff Aided Hamas on October 7
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Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has been raising funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The news comes after it was revealed that the agency was employing Hamas operatives who helped the terrorist group carry out its surprise attack against Israel on October 7.The...
Massachusetts Governor Announced Blanket Pardon for Marijuana Possession Convictions
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced on Wednesday a sweeping legislative proposal that would pardon individuals with past marijuana possession convictions. If passed, the bill would impact hundreds of thousands of people with convictions on their records.This step seeks to eliminate the longstanding barriers these convictions have imposed on many people....
Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Criminalizing Adults Who Help Children Obtain 'Gender-Affirming Care'
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The Tennessee state Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would make it a felony for adults to assist minors in obtaining gender transition procedures without parental consent. The bill, sponsored by Republican State Sen. Janice Bowling, passed with a 25-4 vote and is now headed for the House.The bill...
John Fetterman Breaks With President Biden on Potential US Involvement After Iran's Attack Against Israel
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) parted ways with President Joe Biden regarding Iran’s Saturday offensive against Israel. The president, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the United States would not become involved in any military operations against the Iranian regime, a sentiment with which the senator...
The Arguments Supporting 'Gender-Affirming Care' Have Never Been 'Based on the Science'
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Even more information has emerged showing that employing the “gender-affirming care” model for children experiencing gender dysphoria is not exactly what its proponents claim it is. Over recent years, supporters of using puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical treatments on minors have insisted ad nauseam that their arguments in support of...
Republican Legislators React Strongly to Iran's Attack on Israel
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Iran’s Saturday attack on Israel has introduced a new focal point in Middle East geopolitics against the backdrop of the war in Gaza. Speculation about America’s possible response to the development has taken center stage on the airwaves and interwebs.While President Joe Biden has indicated that the U.S. would not...
Nebraska Legislature Passes Law Allowing Teachers to Arm Themselves on Campus, Awaits Gov.'s Signature
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Nebraska schools could soon allow staff members to be armed after the state legislature passed a law aimed at protecting students from potential mass shooters. The measure now awaits Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's signature.The legislation has met with mixed reactions from those concerned about the safety of schoolchildren.The law does...
Israel Declares It Does Not Want War With Iran, but Saturday's Attacks Will Not Go Unanswered
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In a significant escalation of Middle East tensions, Iran and its proxies launched a coordinated attack against Israel. The Iranian regime sent hundreds of drones, missiles, and rockets toward the Jewish state.Most of the drones were shot down by Israel, the United States, and other allies. However, the attack has...
IOC Taking Heat for Study Arguing Biological Male Athletes Are 'Disadvantaged'
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This is another story that will have you wondering whether supporters of the pro-trans movement are stupid or if they just think the rest of us are stupid. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under fire for funding a study claiming that biological male athletes somehow have physical disadvantages.Given...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Finally Gets Around to Condemning 'Death to America' Chants in Dearborn
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has finally made time in her busy schedule to condemn pro-Hamas activists who called for the death of her country in her own state. Over a week after the demonstration in which the activists slammed the United States over its support of Israel, her office, at...
California Bill Aims to Transform Child Sex Crime Penalties From Misdemeanors to Felonies
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This week, California lawmakers will debate a proposed measure that would increase the penalties for those convicted of purchasing children for sex. Currently, this crime is classified as a misdemeanor.There appears to be a level of optimism that the bill will become law, which could go further toward protecting minor...
House Republicans Poised to Push Slate of Bills Targeting Iran and Sending Aid to Israel
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This week was originally intended to be “Appliance Week” for House Republicans. The plan was to push bills aimed at reducing regulations on household appliances.Then, Iran launched an attack against Israel on Saturday, pushing the GOP to postpone these initiatives as it looks at legislation related to the two countries....
OPINION: There's a Reason Why Iran Telegraphed Its Attack on Israel
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Iran’s Saturday attack against Israel has the airwaves and interwebs abuzz with speculation as to what is coming next in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Some have expressed fears that the situation could escalate into expanded military hostilities in the region.As the war in Gaza continues in full force, Iran’s potential involvement...
California Lawmakers Amend Bill to Go Easy on Sex Traffickers
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California senators recently advanced a bill that would increase penalties for people convicted of buying children for sexual purposes. As it stands today, this crime is classified as a misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to one year in prison.If passed, the bill would upgrade the crime to a felony...
House Speaker Mike Johnson Turns to Democrats for Help to Pass Aid to Ukraine
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is caught between a rock and Kyiv as the issue of Ukraine aid threatens to become an albatross around his neck. After Iran launched an attack against Israel last Saturday, Congress is under pressure to pass legislation granting more military aid to the Jewish State.But,...
High-Speed Police Chases Are Back in Some States After Policies Are Revamped
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When I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, high-speed police chases were a staple on television. It seemed that anytime we turned the channel to a news station, we were greeted with helicopter footage following police officers in pursuit of yet another criminal who, for some reason, believed...
Transgender Veterans Sue Veterans Affairs Over Failure to Cover 'Gender-Affirming' Surgery
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A transgender veteran’s advocacy group has filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs. The legal action is aimed at compelling the agency to include “gender-affirming” surgery for former service members.The organization, as well as others, have pressed Veteran’s Affairs for years to cover surgeries intended to help...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Is on the Warpath Against TurboTax Again, Completely Misses the Real Problem
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Fauxcahontas is back on the warpath against TurboTax. While Americans are focused on paying their protection money taxes, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is once again targeting the tax preparation company for allegedly misleading its customers.In a fiery critique, Warren attacked TurboTax for its pricing scheme, accusing the company of overcharging...
Federal Appeals Court Overturns West Virginia Law Barring Men From Competing in Women's Sports
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A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia law prohibiting biological males from participating in women’s sports. This development is the latest in a series of legal battles over various states passing legislation to protect female athletes from being forced to compete against men.The “Save Women’s Sports Act” was...
Paris Hilton Champions California Bill to Promote Transparency in Youth Treatment Facilities
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Paris Hilton, a media personality turned advocate for youth rights, is supporting a new bill in California that aims to bring some much-needed transparency and accountability to youth treatment facilities in the state.The bill, SB 1043, was authored by Republican State Sen. Shannon Grove and coauthored by Democratic lawmakers and...
Chicago Democrats Balk at Mayor's Request for $70 Million to Take Care of Illegal Immigrants
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The city of Chicago continues to struggle to deal with the impact of the border crisis while even more Democratic politicians are contending with how the problem is affecting American citizens. Unfortunately, despite the challenges faced by Chicago and other major cities, this situation is likely going to be the...
House Republicans Call on NCAA to Stop Allowing Biological Males to Compete Against Female Athletes
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After the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) banned biological males from competing in women’s sports, the focus was shifted to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which has stubbornly insisted on kowtowing to adherents of progressive gender ideology.However, with more people becoming wise to the push to include men...