(The Center Square) – The increasing trend of “swatting,” faking dangerous crimes that cause police to respond with force to the victim’s home, has become a popular tactic in Illinois. Criminologist Currie Myers said these crimes are acts of domestic terrorism that put the lives of both victims and law enforcement in harm’s way. “Swatting […]
Through Friday, legislators in New York have passed 24 election-related bills out of at least one chamber of the Legislature, more than all other state legislatures combined. The legislation in New York covers a range of election-related topics including absentee ballot drop-boxes, maintenance of voter rolls, and oversight of election officials, workers, and volunteers. All […]
(The Center Square) – Gun store operators in Washington say new legislation moving ahead in Olympia concerning security protocols would put many of them out of business. Dan Mitchell Sporting Systems in Vancouver told the Lars Larson Show that the bill would run 99% of Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) operators out of the state. Among the requirements […]
(The Center Square) – Republicans criticized fellow Missouri GOP members throughout Jefferson City on Tuesday. The day started with Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, a candidate for his party’s nomination for governor, saying Republican Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s report on his office contains “inaccurate, false allegations.” Hours later, Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, […]
Kevin Morris, an entertainment lawyer, told Congress last week that Joe Biden’s presidential campaign in 2020 had nothing to do with his decision to loan Hunter Biden money that year to pay his outstanding taxes. Morris said that instead, the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump related to Ukraine were likely the political “risk” […]
Former President Donald Trump is likely far from a full reprieve in his never-ending legal saga, but he could soon see victories in the courtroom, including in his fight to remain on state primary ballots. Trump, who has all but assumed the mantle as the Republican nominee to take on President Joe Biden in the […]
Two of President Joe Biden’s nominees being considered by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday have fought to earn votes before. The committee will meet on Wednesday morning to consider former Florida Democratic Gov. Charlie Crist, who lost his 2022 bid to oust Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and return to Tallahassee for a second […]
Nevada, one of the four traditional early nominating states, has been unusually quiet and devoid of campaigning during the lead-up to the Republican presidential caucuses next month, considered a near-certain win for former President Donald Trump. A state that typically garners a great deal of attention, as both an early nominating and a swing state, […]
The first Supplemental Security Income payment of the new year, worth up to $943 for individual filers, will go out to recipients in just over one week. The payment, which is the first check of 2024 because of a scheduling quirk in the Social Security Administration’s calendar, will be released in eight days, on Thursday, […]
The final round of January Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for top earners who retire at 70, went out to the last group of retirees on Wednesday. Retired seniors born on or after the 21st of a month should have received their first payment of 2024 by Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to the […]
