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Newsom Threatens DeSantis With ‘Kidnapping’ Charges as 2nd Jet Full of Migrants Arrives in California

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

California governor Gavin Newsom (D.) suggested Florida governor Ron DeSantis (R.) should face kidnapping charges after DeSantis allegedly helped orchestrate a flight of migrants to the California capitol from the border, hours before a second flight arrived with more migrants. “@RonDeSantis you small, pathetic man,” Newsom tweeted. “This isn’t Martha’s Vineyard. Kidnapping charges?” .@RonDeSantis you small, pathetic … Read more

Journo Fight: Axios Founder Rages at NYT for Copying Smart Brevity® Format

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

Holy crap: Our nation’s esteemed journalists are fighting again. What happened: Roy Schwartz, cofounder of Axios Media Inc. and CEO of Axios HQ, threw a tantrum Sunday after the New York Times appeared to copy his company’s groundbreaking Smart Brevity® format. What they’re saying: “[Male judge with mustache and yellow skin emoji] It’s one thing to … Read more

Republicans raise ethics concerns over Biden Cabinet official who ordered oil leasing ban

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

House Republicans on the Natural Resources Committee are warning that Interior Secretary Deb Haaland may have had a conflict of interest in a recent oil and gas leasing decision.

CT Legislature expected to pass $51.1B budget, first personal income tax cut since 1996

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

Connecticut's Democrat-controlled Legislature is expected to pass a $51.1 billion budget plan on Monday night, which includes the Nutmeg State's first personal income tax cut since 1996.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants to house migrants in churches, proposes private residences down the road

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a deal with churches to house migrants pouring into the city, while also floating the idea of paying homeowners to house migrants.

FLASHBACK: San Francisco Giants Were ‘Deeply Embarrassed’ to Showcase Anti-Catholic Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t the first California baseball team to face criticism for associating with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an anti-Catholic LGBTQ group, but when it last happened in 1995, things turned out a lot differently. The controversial group—which consists of cross-dressing “nuns” who combine drag with religious imagery—was one of many to … Read more

White House dismisses critics of US officials’ China visit on Tiananmen massacre anniversary

June 5, 2023 by updatesite

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby dismissed criticism over a trip U.S. officials made to China on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.