United States Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – On February 2, 2022, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Rooted…

Federal Court Reverses Trump Rule Eliminating Protections For Gray Wolf Population

A federal district court restored protections for the U.S. gray wolf population on Thursday, ruling that a Trump administration action failed to consider threats posed to the species. Judge Jeffrey White, of…

Nevada Gov. Sisolak Drops Mask Mandate Ahead Of ‘Toss-Up’ Gubernatorial Race

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ended the state’s mask mandate Thursday ahead of a tight gubernatorial race. The Democrat justified his policy change in a lengthy Twitter thread, noting that daily COVID-19 cases…

‘The Mute With The Deaf’: Russian And British Ministers Have Harsh Exchange After Ukraine Meeting

The foreign ministers of Russia and the U.K. exchanged harsh words while giving a press briefing after diplomatic talks on Thursday, The New York Post reported. “I’m honestly disappointed that our conversation…

‘Violent Gesture’: Russia Begins Military Drills With Belarus Near Ukrainian Border

Russia and Belarus began joint military drills on Thursday near the latter’s border with Ukraine amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and avoid an invasion, BBC News reported. The…

Bill Ending Forced Arbitration In Sexual Assault, Harassment Cases Sails Through The Senate

The Senate unanimously passed a landmark bill on Thursday that forbids companies from forcing sexual assault or harassment claims into arbitration. The bill, which passed the House on Monday with 335 votes,…

‘Get Serious’: Manchin Says ‘Severe Economic Pain’ Cannot Be ‘Ignored’

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin ripped into the Biden Administration on Thursday after a Labor Department report showed a key inflation measure setting a fresh, 40-year record in January. “For months,…

Homeland Security Issues Domestic Terrorist Warning, Citing Those Who Seek to Sow Public Distrust in Government Institutions

Free speech is on notice in America. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a terrorism threat bulletin through the National Terrorism Advisory System. That threat is freedom of speech…

Coming Soon: A Red-State Vision Of Healthcare Regulation

Coming Soon: A Red-State Vision Of Healthcare Regulation…

Vulnerable Democrats Introduce Bill To Suspend Gas Tax

Vulnerable Democrats Introduce Bill To Suspend Gas Tax…

Kansas Republicans Override Gov’s Veto To Pass A Gerrymandered Map That Targets Democratic Rep

Kansas Republicans Override Gov’s Veto To Pass A Gerrymandered Map That Targets Democratic Rep…

New York To Divest Pensions From Fossil Fuel Companies

The State of New York announced that its retirement fund would divest $238 million from companies that are “not prepared for net zero transition.” The state will divest from 21 oil and…

Republicans Demand Answers From DHS On Why Texas Synagogue Hostage Taker Was Allowed To Enter US

Republican House members urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to answer questions about why the Texas synagogue hostage taker was allowed to enter the country in a Wednesday letter. “Last month,…

Sweden Halts Mass COVID Testing, Even For The Symptomatic

Sweden halted its COVID-19 testing regime on Wednesday, even for those who are showing symptoms of infection, as many European countries end pandemic restrictions, the Associated Press reported. The country’s mobile city-square…

‘Defund The Police’ Is Not The Problem: Cori Bush Refuses To Ditch Unpopular Slogan As Election Season Heats Up

Democratic Missouri Rep. Cori Bush said that she would not back down from using the “defund the police” slogan even as its unpopularity jeopardizes vulnerable members in her party ahead of what…

BP Oil Rakes In Biggest Profit Since 2013

Big Oil corporation BP reported its highest quarterly earnings in eight years in 2021, buoyed by diminished supply and increasing prices worldwide. BP earned a whopping $12.8 billion in profit last year,…

Business Loan Company Sues NYC Man On Life Support From COVID-19

Marissa Amara on February 7, 2022 A man from the Bronx, New York, who is on life support due to COVID-19, was sued by a lending company after contracting COVID-19 and being…

Energy Secretary Granholm Says Solar Panels May Bring About World Peace

Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm suggested that solar panels and wind farms could be the key to ensuring world peace in the future. Solar, wind and other renewable sources would be…

Justice Department Announces Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the release of the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Rooted in the foundational pillars…

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Justice Department Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking

DES MOINES, IA — U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Rooted…

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