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Obamas ramp up calls for police reform after ‘vicious’ beating of Tyre Nichols

Former President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama ramped up their calls for police reform following the release of the video showing the “vicious” beating of Tyre Nichols.  “The vicious, unjustified beating of Tyre Nichols and his ultimate death at the hands of five Memphis police officers is just the latest, painful reminder of how...

Memphis police deactivate Scorpion unit following video release of Tyre Nichols’s fatal arrest

The Memphis Police Department announced on Saturday that it has deactivated its special unit that patrols high-crime areas following the release of the video of Tyre Nichols’s fatal arrest.  The department said in a statement that officials decided it was in the best interest of the community for the Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace...

Biden gets set to lean into economy in 2024

President Biden is expected to lean into an economic message as he and his campaign team conduct a soft launch of his reelection campaign in the coming weeks, sources familiar with his plans say. A strong report on the economy this week that showed the nation is adding jobs even as inflation cools is stoking...

Utah bans gender-affirming care for minors

Utah has become the first state in 2023 to ban gender-affirming care for minors as Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a bill Saturday to restrict their access to puberty blockers, hormones and surgical procedures.  Cox said in a statement announcing his signature that legislation that affects minors necessitates “careful consideration and deliberation.” He said the...

The US needs more public-private partnerships to advance the ocean

Agencies who work in the ocean have yet to fully tap into the high-tech disruptors.

Arizona Republicans elect former Trump official Jeff DeWit to become next party chair, will replace Kelli Ward

Former Donald Trump officiate Jeff DeWit has won an election to become the next chair of the Republican Party in Arizona. He will replace current chair Kelli Ward.

Nearly 300,000 illegal immigrants slipped past border agents in less than four months: sources

Nearly 300,000 illegal immigrant "gotaways" have escaped Border Patrol agents in fiscal 2023 so far, according to Customs and Border Protection sources.

Trump appears to take aim at potential 2024 GOP rivals, says he doesn’t have much ‘competition’

Former President Donald Trump jabs at potential rivals for the Republican presidential nomination during a stop in the first primary state of New Hampshire

North Carolina bill would force sheriffs to cooperate with ICE to deport illegal immigrants

A bill introduced by Republicans in North Carolina would require sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement on custody of illegal immigrants.

Vermont border apprehensions in last three months more than past two years combined

A CBP official said last week that apprehensions at the US-Canada border in Vermont are up 743% over the same period last year.

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