(Christen Smith) ‘Unfortunately, it’s not just Democrats who stand in the way of this investigation,’ Sen. Doug Mastriano says.
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President Biden’s Disapproval Rating Exceeds Approval Rating for the First Time Amid Afghan Crisis
(Just The News) It is a precipitous drop for a president who was lauded by his supporters for his competence and decency.
Former British Leader Tony Blair Blasts Biden Exit From Afghanistan as ‘Imbecilic’
(John Solomon) Ex-prime minister says bungled withdrawal will embolden jihadists and American antagonists like China and Russia.
FTC Files Another Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook
(Natalia Mittelstadt) The lawsuit intends to force Facebook to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
Ohio State Lawmaker Introduces Bill Aimed at Curtailing Social Media Censorship
(J.D. Davidson) Legislation would prohibit Big Tech from censoring Ohioans without notifying the user and offering an appeal process.
DeSantis Blasts Biden as Feds Embolden Florida Districts to Defy School Mask Ban
(John Haughey) ‘He is obsessed with having the government force kindergartners to wear masks all day in school,’ DeSantis says if president.
Pope Francis Tells Catholics to Get Vaccinated, Calls Doing so an ‘Act of Love’
(Sophie Mann) Pope Francis is the latest public figure to issue a statement in favor of vaccines that protect against Covid-19, calling them safe, effective, and an “act of love.”
Space Force Officer Punished for Denouncing Marxism Within the Ranks to Leave Military
(Sophie Mann) Matthew Lohmeier, the Space Force officer who was removed from his command post earlier this year because he condemned Marxism and critical race theory, is leaving the military.
Majority of Floridians Support Desantis’ Approach to Let Parents Decide Masks for Students
(John Haughey) A majority disapprove of the governor’s stance in banning businesses from requiring proof of vaccination from patrons and employees.
Trump Blames ‘Antiquated’ Campaign Finance Laws for Reason He Won’t Reveal 2024 Running Plans
(Sophie Mann) Related Former President Trump continues to hint that he will seek reelection in 2024, saying supporters will “be very happy” with his decision but stopping short of committing over what he calls “antiquated and stupid” campaign finance laws.
Civil War Ahead? Afghanistan Ex-vp Declares Himself in Charge, Forms Anti-Taliban Resistance
(Susan Katz Keating) Stories emerged from Afghanistan on Tuesday of an anti-Taliban resistance movement forming inside the mountainous homeland of a legendary fighter, while the country’s former vice president declared himself the head of Afghanistan.
Newsom Sells Marin County Mansion for $5.9 Million, with Tight Recall Election Just Days Away
(Joseph Weber) California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, just days from a tight recall election, has sold his Marin County home for $5.9 million, after reportedly buying it 10 years ago for $2.2 million.
Democratic Rep. Tlaib Got Thousands in Rent Amid Pandemic, Despite Enthusiasm for Rent Cancelation
(Sophie Mann) “Squad” member and Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib collected up to $50,000 in rent payments last year, as she was publicly lambasting landlords and supporting an eviction moratorium that continues to harm property owners.
Mask Mandate Opponents Sue, Urge Illinois Legislature to Intervene
(Greg Bishop) Illinois state lawmakers are at odds over whether the Legislature – and not the governor – should decide whether to require school mandate masks as students start the school year.
Arizona Democrat Lawmaker Accused of Sex with Minors Resigns
(Cole Lauterbach) Otoniel Navarrete, a Phoenix Democrat, faces several felony charges of sexual relations with young boys.