What to Know About the South Carolina Democratic Primary

A strong showing by President Joe Biden could alleviate concerns about his popularity within the Democratic party and effectively seal his nomination. The South Carolina Democratic primary is the first-in-the-nation contest for Democrats, but it has drawn little attention, having been overshadowed by the unofficial result of the New Hampshire primary.  President Joe Biden holds

In Seeking Reengagement, Report Reminds State Department That Taliban Grifted Billions

Office that tracks how $147 billion in U.S. Afghan aid is spent cites Biden administration’s aspirational ‘consular return to Kabul’ in update. The State Department in December revised its policy to now seek “meaningful dialogue” with the Taliban, 30 months after its calamitous withdrawal cost 13 U.S. service members, and hundreds of Afghans, their lives

Virginia Revenge Porn Bill Advances After Explicit Videos of Democrat Candidate Published Online

The legislation would update the current revenge porn conviction from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony Legislation that would broaden Virginia’s revenge porn law by adding a new category relating to “sexual” images was advanced in the Virginia House of Delegates on Jan. 31. The bill, HB 926 (pdf) is sponsored by

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Apologizes to Parents at Intense Senate Hearing

Parents told lawmakers that their children had been exploited, bullied, or molested online while using one of Mr. Zuckerberg’s many platforms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the families and parents of children who have been harmed by his social media platforms during an intense hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Mr. Zuckerberg issued the

Congressional Security Working to Address Surge of Swatting Incidents Among Lawmakers

Recent swatting incidents have seen hoax callers pretending to be members of the House or providing lawmakers’ home addresses to law enforcement officials. Congressional security officials are working to address a surge in swatting incidents among House members after multiple lawmakers had law enforcement teams called to their residences in recent months, wasting valuable police

Texas Takes Legal Action Over Marijuana Decriminalization in 5 of Its Cities

Attorney General Ken Paxton says the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton have violated local government codes. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a raft of lawsuits against Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton over their decriminalization of marijuana, also known as Cannabis. In a Jan. 31 press release, Mr.

‘Stranger Things Have Happened’: Trump Aims for Teamsters Union Endorsement

The union has invited all presidential candidates to meet before it makes an endorsement. Former President Donald Trump met with members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union on Wednesday to seek their endorsement for the presidency. After the meeting, President Trump said it was productive and that General President Sean M. O’Brien and General