Trump endorses daughter-in-law for RNC role as he tightens grip on party

Former president endorses Lara Trump and other loyalists for leadership positions in Republican National Committee Donald Trump moved to tighten his grip on the Republican party, announcing a slate of endorsements, including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, for leadership positions within the Republican National Committee. The approach of turbulence within the RNC – which helps organize … Read more

Arrest made in theft of Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, police say

Authorities arrest man in theft of Robinson statue in KansasPolice chief says theft was not a ‘hate-motivated crime’ Police announced Tuesday the arrest of a 45-year-old man in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that later was found dismantled and burned. Wichita police lieutenant Aaron Moses said the man was taken into custody … Read more

Colorado Democrats push to allow non-residents access to medically assisted suicide

Democratic lawmakers in Colorado have introduced legislation that would allow non-residents to access medically assisted suicide. The legislation, titled “Medical Aid-in-Dying,” would also dramatically reduce other barriers to accessing assisted suicide. The bill’s sponsor in the state Senate, Democratic Sen. Joann Ginal, has objected to the use of the term “suicide” in association with the … Read more

House committee asks Columbia for records of foreign donations, DEI and more in antisemitism probe

House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Columbia University on Monday asking for documents and information relevant to Congress’ investigation into soaring antisemitism at American college campuses that reached a fever pitch in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel.  The 16-page letter, addressed to … Read more

Majority of Americans say Biden received ‘special treatment’ in special counsel probe: poll

More than half of Americans believe President Biden got “special treatment” in the special counsel investigation into his mishandling of classified documents, according to a new poll. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 53% of Americans believe Biden got off easy because he is president. Roughly 29% of Democrats also agreed Biden got special treatment. The … Read more

Kentucky proposal to freeze property tax for older homeowners clears Senate

Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment meant to protect older homeowners from having to pay higher property taxes. The measure cleared the Senate on a 32-2 vote Monday and goes to the House. If it wins approval in both chambers, the measure would be placed on this year’s general election ballot for voters … Read more