Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) claimed that her two daughters were “swatted” on Thursday — just days after she experienced what she estimated was her eighth swatting incident. Swatting refers to the large-scale response by law enforcement officials in response to false claims of an emergency, often at the homes of public officials. “Both my...
Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch called out Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Thursday over her decision to change districts for the 2024 cycle, avoiding a second face-off with the former Aspen city councilor. “This just proves Lauren Boebert was never committed to the communities of CO03,” Frisch said on X, formerly Twitter. “She is only...
As COVID-19 and other respiratory infections rise across the country, some major health systems are bringing back mask requirements to stop the spread of infections. This week, Mass General Brigham, the largest health system in Massachusetts, said it will require masking for health care staff who interact directly with patients in clinical care locations starting...
Massive waves hit California’s beaches Thursday, as much of the coastline remains under coastal flood and high surf warnings and meteorologists warn residents to stay away from the water. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that waves in some Northern California locations could reach 40 feet. In the Los Angeles area, NWS branches cautioned that...
Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williamson said it may not be the best move for Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) to switch congressional districts after deciding to avoid a tough rematch against Democrat Adam Frisch, a candidate she narrowly beat in the 2022 midterms. During a Thursday appearance on CNN, Williamson was asked if Coloradoans are “cool”...
The pace of anti-LGBTQ legislation quickened exponentially in 2023, climbing upwards of 60 percent over last year as Republican state lawmakers filed hundreds of measures meant to restrict talk of gender and sexuality in schools, access to gender-affirming health care and more. At least 510 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced this year in more than 40...
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) urged the U.S. Supreme Court to make a speedy decision on a state Supreme Court ruling striking former President Trump from the ballot in the state, In a Thursday statement, Griswold urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the lower-court ruling, issued earlier in December, noting that Trump will remain...
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) re-upped calls for the release of American Paul Whelan from Russian custody on Thursday, five years after he was apprehended. “Five years is five years too long, Paul Whelan should be home right now,” she said on X, formerly Twitter. “No American should be held for half a decade after a...