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DeSantis vetoes youth social media bill, says better one coming

(The Center Square) – Legislation banning Floridians under the age of 16 from signing up for a social media account has been vetoed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The former presidential hopeful said a better law is coming in other legislation this year. “I have vetoed HB1 because the Legislature is about to produce a […]

Trump holds rally in Richmond, looks ahead to November

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Richmond ahead of Virginia’s presidential primary, taking his aim at the November election and President Joe Biden. The rally marked Trump’s second stop after speaking in North Carolina earlier in the day. The former president vowed to “make a big play for […]

Illinois quick hits: New respiratory virus guidance; cannabis loan applications open

New respiratory virus guidance  The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it is adopting updated guidance from the CDC that streamline and simplify recommendations for dealing with a range of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV. The new guidance focuses on protecting those most at risk of serious illness. The new CDC guidance […]

Science group raises concerns over Illinois’ attempt to ban food additives

(The Center Square) – A move to ban certain food additives in Illinois is getting the attention of the scientific community.  The Illinois Food Safety Act in Senate Bill 2637 would ban several additives, including potassium bromate and red dye No. 3. California and New York are working on similar bans, but if enacted, Illinois would have […]

Scott warns lawmakers over $1B clean energy bill

(The Center Square) — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is cautioning lawmakers about advancing a clean energy bill he says could cost consumers more than $1 billion over the next decade. Scott, a Republican, said the higher costs for energy consumers would come from “a $100 million payroll tax passed by the Legislature, a 20% increase […]

The Debrief with Chris Irvine: Trump’s legal lifelines

Washington Examiner Managing Editor Chris Irvine joins Investigations Editor Sarah Bedford to discuss the significance of the Supreme Court taking up former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim, whether Fani Willis can salvage the credibility of her case, and what is expected on Super Tuesday.

Super Tuesday: Schiff aims to blunt Porter as California Senate primary takes center stage

Super Tuesday is upon us, and the golden prize up for grabs is California. Former President Donald Trump will look to burnish his credentials with a dominant delegate victory, while President Joe Biden will also aim for a dominant show. But there are plenty of intriguing down ballot races, not least the jungle primary for […]

Super Tuesday: Supreme Court’s 14th Amendment decision looms large over elections

The Supreme Court‘s pending decision on whether former President Donald Trump should be on Colorado‘s Republican primary ballot makes this Super Tuesday unlike any other. With Trump’s legal problems upending this election season more broadly, the Supreme Court’s decision, which could be announced on Monday morning, could similarly upend Super Tuesday’s primary results in Colorado and Maine before Illinois votes later this month. Colorado Republicans […]

Super Tuesday: Maine rankled by Trump ballot access and ranked choice revolt

Maine is one of two Super Tuesday states where voters may not ultimately be allowed to vote for former President Donald Trump. Along with Colorado’s Supreme Court, Maine’s elected officials have determined that Trump is ineligible for Tuesday’s ballot, citing the 14th Amendment clause barring those who have “engaged in insurrection” from holding federal office. […]

Haiti prison break: Thousands of inmates escape after armed gangs storm jails

Hait’s government declared a state of emergency Sunday during a weekend of extreme violence, including the storming of the country’s two biggest prisons, allowing thousands of inmates to escape. Police and prison staff were killed and injured in the “criminal acts,” the country’s government said in its announcement, which also included a nighttime curfew until […]
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