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Trump’s Future on Twitter

Trump’s Future on Twitter

Following Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s bid to purchase the platform and Musk’s promise to loosen censorship restrictions had many asking if former President and Twitter user Donald J. Trump would rejoin the platform. Trump provided a swift response to that question on Monday, stating that he did not plan to rejoin the platform.Read more

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

The number of minority gun owners has grown drastically over the past year, as gun purchases by people of color has now hit record highs. Following record high-crime rates in cities nation-wide, a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and other factors, Asian, Black and Latino Americans are purchasing firearms and acknowledging their Second Amendment rights at records never seen before.Read more

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

Once a band of four ultra-progressive liberal activists turned Members of Congress is now expected to grow their influence over Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives following the midterms elections this Fall. While Democrats are expected to lose seats and the majority in the House the role of the liberal wing of the party is expected to grow.Read more

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

The electric car mogul and prospective proprietor of social media platforms Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has arranged commitments to the tune of $46.5 billion to finance the purchase of Twitter. The announcement comes one week after Musk first announced he had filed an offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission to purchase the platform.Read more

CNN+ Catastrophic Collapse

CNN+ Catastrophic Collapse

Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Thursday that they would be shutting down CNN+ just weeks after the streaming platform launched. After generating a measly 10,000 daily viewers the subscription service will cease to exist at the end of April.Read more

Biden Waivers on Title 42 Expiration

Biden Waivers on Title 42 Expiration

The Biden Administration is reportedly reconsidering its decision to bring an end to the Trump-era Title 42 on May 23, which is expected to cause an unprecedented surge of illegal immigration into the U.S. at the southern border.Read more

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Trump’s Future on Twitter

Trump’s Future on Twitter

Following Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s bid to purchase the platform and Musk’s promise to loosen censorship restrictions had many asking if former President and Twitter user Donald J. Trump would rejoin the platform. Trump provided a swift response to that question on Monday, stating that he did not plan to rejoin the platform.Continue Reading

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

The number of minority gun owners has grown drastically over the past year, as gun purchases by people of color has now hit record highs. Following record high-crime rates in cities nation-wide, a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and other factors, Asian, Black and Latino Americans are purchasing firearms and acknowledging their Second Amendment rights at records never seen before.Continue Reading

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

Once a band of four ultra-progressive liberal activists turned Members of Congress is now expected to grow their influence over Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives following the midterms elections this Fall. While Democrats are expected to lose seats and the majority in the House the role of the liberal wing of the party is expected to grow.Continue Reading

Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound

Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound

Heather CurtisWMAL.com A 22-year-old man faces charges including assault with intent to kill after D.C. Police say he tied a woman’s hands and feet together and assaulted her. According to a police report, the woman told officers she got away and jumped out the window of the apartment in the Connecticut House building on Connecticut…Continue Reading

Florida Legislator Sends Bill to End Disney’s Self-Governing Status to DeSantis Desk

Florida Legislator Sends Bill to End Disney’s Self-Governing Status to DeSantis Desk

The Florida House of Representative followed in the steps of the state senate, passing a bill that would formally revoke the special status enjoyed at Reedy Creek – the home of Disney’s and municipal district operated by Walt Disney Co. The legislation is now headed to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis to be ratified.Continue Reading

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

The electric car mogul and prospective proprietor of social media platforms Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has arranged commitments to the tune of $46.5 billion to finance the purchase of Twitter. The announcement comes one week after Musk first announced he had filed an offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission to purchase the platform.Continue Reading

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