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May 4, 2023

Republican senators 'question' Navy's use of drag queen: 'not appropriate' for U.S. military

Republican senators sent a letter to the Navy secretary questioning the use of a drag queen to attract potential recruits to the military branch.

May 4, 2023

Navy drag queen influencer has House GOP cranking up heat on Defense Secretary Austin

Several House Republicans called on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to "put an end to any drag shows" and "drag queen influencers" performing in the U.S. military.

May 4, 2023

Protesters flood DeSantis' office after Florida Republicans pass sweeping education bill

Dozens of protesters descended on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office at the state Capitol on Wednesday to express outrage at Republican-led education bills.

May 4, 2023

'The Young and the Restless' star Eric Braeden reveals his 'scary' prostate cancer was initially misdiagnosed

Soap opera actor Eric Braeden gave fans an update on his battle with prostate cancer and said at the moment he feels "pretty good" amid his treatments.

May 4, 2023

Alabama Senate approves measure banning trans athletes at a college level

Transgender women would not be able to participate in female college sports teams in a bill that was approved by the Alabama Senate on Wednesday.

May 4, 2023

Rep. Gaetz, Sen. Mullin introduce national ‘Stand Your Ground’ bills: ‘Legal duty to retreat’ helps attacker

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, both Republicans, have introduced legislation for a national "Stand Your Ground" law.

May 4, 2023

Detroit elementary school temporarily closes for deep cleaning to combat flu-like illness

The Garvey Academy, a Michigan elementary school, will shut down for the remainder of the week for deep cleaning. The deep cleaning is being done to combat a flu-like illness.

May 3, 2023

Robert F Kennedy Jr slams Biden border 'chaos' after illegal immigrant allegedly slaughters five in Texas

Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr., promised to address illegal immigration and address the border in a series of tweets.

May 3, 2023

California leads blue state charge against Florida restrictions on transition surgeries

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a charge of Democratic-led states against Florida's new rule banning Medicaid dollars from being used for transition surgeries.

May 3, 2023

Georgia couple awarded $135.5M for damages from polluted land, water

A Georgia couple has been awarded $135.5M for damages from polluted land and water. The lawsuit says Silicon Ranch Corp. developed over 160 solar panel facilities across the U.S.