Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is calling for the elimination of presidential pardon powers, likening them to a “get-out-of-jail-free card” that she says can be exploited by corrupt leaders to free dangerous criminals and reward political allies. During a town hall last week, the freshman Michigan senator argued that presidents of both parties have abused this […]
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is federalizing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department to address a “public safety emergency,” a move that will give him complete law enforcement control over the district. With the assistance of several other federal law enforcement agencies and the National Guard, Trump will have the capability to enforce […]
(The Center Square) – Milwaukee’s congresswoman says the push to redraw Wisconsin’s political map is nothing like the push from Texas Republicans to redraw theirs. Democrat Gwen Moore was on UpFront over the weekend, and she said the attempt to have Wisconsin’s Supreme Court redraw the state’s congressional map is an attempt to draw a “fair […]
(The Center Square) – An aging population in Florida is increasing demand for “vastly different and more costly forms of health care,” according to new report from a taxpayer group. The study Hospice and Pallative Care by Florida TaxWatch focuses on palliative treatments – the management of serious chronic medical conditions – and hospice, end-of-life […]
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, announced Monday it had received the media rights to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, ending the sporting event’s pay-per-view model. UFC’s parent company, TKO, signed a seven-year contract with Paramount to air its events exclusively. This deal will begin in 2026. “This is a milestone moment and landmark deal for UFC, solidifying […]
(The Center Square) – Southeastern coastlines of the United States are alert for the potential of Hurricane Erin as the first of the season in the Atlantic Basin. The National Hurricane Center on Monday morning has forecast what is known as Invest 97L of becoming a tropical depression or storm during the day. The seven-day […]
The union for employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that misinformation surrounding vaccines is creating a dangerous environment in which to do their work. The union asked leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services to condemn vaccine disinformation following a shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta in […]
(The Center Square) – Horizon 30 is without necessary documentation, the North Carolina Department of Labor says, and in violation of state mining laws in the Mitchell County community of Poplar. First-term Republican Labor Commissioner Luke Farley said a formal investigation and enforcement action are underway. The injunction request started in Mitchell County Superior Court. […]
(The Center Square) – Michigan has joined a coalition of states challenging a Department of Energy report claiming the U.S. will face a significantly increased risk of power outages by 2030. The report argues that coal and natural gas-powered plants must remain in operation to mitigate the risk. Michigan and nine other attorneys general are pushing […]
Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk said Sunday people are “so mad” he wasn’t offended over South Park’s portrayal of him, saying he found the parody “funny.” South Park’s last episode featured one of its main characters, Eric Cartman, parodying Kirk as a “master debater” on college campuses, debating hot button issues like abortion with […]
