Pensacola News Journal: “Dozens of Northwest Florida restaurateurs have joined the nation Monday in “A Day Without Immigrants,” a day-long protest that opposes the immigration crackdown and deportation policies planned by President Donald Trump and highlights the role immigrants play in U.S. culture and economics. Grace Resendez McCaffery, owner of La Costa Latina newspaper, said she has…
“Report Says Ben Sasse Abused His Authority”
Political Wire: “A damning new report shows that former University of Florida President and onetime Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) abused his executive privileges to inappropriately spend university funds, The Alligator reports.”
“New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana”
NBC News: “A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on Friday for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in the Deep South state, which has one of the strictest near-total abortion bans in the country. Grand jurors at the District Court for the Parish of West Baton Rouge issued an indictment…
Protests Across the South Against Trump Anti Immigration Purges
Hundreds attend immigration protest in Uptown Charlotte The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is sparking fear in the hearts of migrant families across the country. In the Queen City, a protest was held Saturday afternoon to “Defend Immigrant Families.” “When immigrants are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back,” one person shouted at…
“Photos: Antioch shooting protests draws hundreds at Tennessee Capitol”
The Tennessean: [Click Link for Photo Essay of Protest]
“Feds Move to End Investigation of GOP Congressman”
Political Wire: “Federal prosecutors based in Nashville have withdrawn from the criminal investigation of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), an unprecedented move that could signal plans by the Trump administration to drop the case against a Republican ally,” WTVF reports.”
“Mark Robinson drops CNN lawsuit, won’t pursue office”
North State Journal: “Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose gubernatorial campaign last year unraveled after a CNN report alleged he made racist and sexual posts on an online pornography forum, announced he was dropping his defamation lawsuit against the news network and that he would not pursue office in the future. “The fact of the…
“The question of Black voting power in northeastern NC is back before a federal judge”
NC Newsline: “A federal district court judge in Raleigh is considering whether state Senate election districts in northeastern North Carolina violate federal law by diluting the influence of Black voters in counties with significant Black populations. Matthews and newly elected Rep. Rodney Pierce of Halifax County sued over the Senate redistricting plan in November 2023. …
“GOP Lawmaker Wants Kids to Work for School Lunches”
Political Wire: “Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) told CNN that children should get jobs, including working at Burger King and McDonald’s, to pay for their school lunches.”
SC Bill Would Require Cameras in All Classrooms to Ensure Right Thinking, Right Teaching
WCBD News: [YouTube Video of News Report at Link]