There are currently no legal grounds for California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to fine a local school district $1.5 million for rejecting what the school board says is an “inappropriate” social studies textbook, the state’s top education official confirmed July 20. The governor announced the fine in a July 19 statement, adding that the state…
Newsom’s Plan to Fine School District $1.5 Million Over Blocked Textbook Lacks Legal Grounds
July 20, 2023
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House Republicans, Democrats Sound Off After Contentious Government Weaponization Hearing With RFK Jr.
July 20, 2023
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House Republicans saw testimony at a congressional hearing on Thursday as evidence that the federal government has engaged in political censorship. Meanwhile, Democrats at the hearing pushed back on the censorship allegations and focused much of their criticism on one of the four witnesses who testified—Democratic 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Mr. Kennedy…
Anaheim to Release Investigation Into Angel Stadium Sale to FBI, California AG
July 20, 2023
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The Anaheim City Council has approved releasing details of its independent investigation into corruption allegations surrounding the sale of Anaheim Stadium to state Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Councilors voted unanimously July 18 to waive attorney-client privilege relating to a 200-page report by the JL Group, a Laguna Niguel-based…
Steve Wynn to Pay $10M Fine to Settle Complaint With Nevada Gaming Regulators
Gaming Executive Steve Wynn will pay a fine of $10 million and will agree to never again have any involvement in Nevada’s gaming industry, according to a settlement document filed Wednesday with the Gaming Control Board. If the Nevada Gaming Commission signs off on the settlement, possibly as soon as next week, it will end…
The Illinois Supreme Court Has Ordered the Elimination of Cash Bail to Proceed
The Illinois Supreme Court on July 18 upheld the Pre-trial Fairness Act that eliminates cash bail for criminal defendants awaiting trial. The landmark decision makes Illinois the first state in the nation to halt the use of cash bail. The Pre-trial Fairness Act was a provision of the SAFE-T ACT (pdf), a major criminal justice…
Nashville’s Elementary Schools to Lack SROs Despite $140 Million Allocation for Positions Statewide
July 20, 2023
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Only one school district out of Tennessee’s four largest cities will not have SROs in every school this fall after the state legislature and Governor allocated $140 million for each district in the state to do so following the shooting at The Covenant School in March. The shooting, which happened in Nashville, inspired the legislature…
RNC Chair Says It Would Be ‘a Mistake’ for Trump to Skip Primary Debates
Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), said on Wednesday that it would be “a mistake” for former President Donald Trump to skip the GOP’s first primary debates next month. Mr. Trump, citing his lead in national polls, has indicated on several occasions that he is considering skipping the debate, to be hosted by…
Stanford University President Resigns After Failing to Correct Flaws in Academic Papers He Authored
Following months of investigation into allegations of research misconduct, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, president of Stanford University, announced his resignation July 19 after a report (pdf) released July 17 uncovered research manipulation in several labs he oversaw while publishing scientific articles and concluded he failed to correct mistakes, even after substantiated peer-reviewed criticisms were made. Twelve articles…
Dozens of Armed IRS Agents In Tactical Gear Raid Florida Business: Report
Dozens of armed IRS agents recently raided a Florida business, with witnesses telling a local news outlet that they were stunned by the show of force by the tax agency. At least 25 to 30 IRS agents in tactical gear executed a search warrant at a business in Stuart, Florida, last week, according to Fox…
House Democrats Attempt To Remove RFK Jr. from Hearing on Defamation Grounds
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies about government censorship. That’s as Democrats try to remove him during the hearing, while Republicans say it’s his right to speak. Several Biden administration officials have faced tough questions from lawmakers over their China policy. We’ll bring you the latest. A group of lawmakers criticized the Pentagon and the intel…
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