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February 28, 2023

California Republicans slam Gavin Newsom for trying to 'intimidate' judges into 'compliance'

Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., slammed Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom for trying to "intimidate" judges into "compliance" with his judicial agenda

February 28, 2023

Rare Disease Day: Walking Dead Syndrome and other rare conditions baffle doctors and researchers

On Rare Disease Day, here are three strange and rare medical conditions that baffle doctors, along with case studies: Walking Dead Syndrome, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and Foreign Accent Syndrome.

February 28, 2023

Government-backed 'disinformation' group under fire for punishing outlets that reported on lab leak theory

The Global Disinformation Index was called out for censoring media that reported on the "lab leak theory," after a federal agency suggested.the virus could have originated in a lab.

February 27, 2023

Biden admin's taxpayer-backed contracts to help illegal immigrants avoid deportation come under a microscope

The Vera Institute of Justice has received hundreds of millions of dollars in immigration-related government contracts. Now, Sen. Chuck Grassley is seeking oversight answers.

February 27, 2023

Massachusetts Democrats decide fate of lawmaker after abortion comments leave parents irate

Massachusetts Democrat Michael Hugo, under fire for complaining about the cost of special education for disabled children who are not aborted, won't be removed from his position.

February 27, 2023

Christian school forfeits playoff game against team with trans student: 'Jeopardizes fairness'

A Christian high school dropped out of a state championship basketball tournament due to a transgender player on the opposing team, saying it would be unfair and unsafe.

February 27, 2023

Egypt's foreign minister pays earthquake-ravaged Turkey rare visit

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited Turkey in his country's first high-level diplomatic visit to the earthquake-ravaged nation after years of political discord.

February 27, 2023

DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney's self-governing power

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday giving control of Disney's special district — now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District — to the state.

February 27, 2023

GOP Rep. Banks drops bill sanctioning Chinese government for fentanyl crisis

GOP Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana introduced legislation on Friday to sanction the Chinese government and its officials over the plague of fentanyl coming into the U.S.

February 27, 2023

Elissa Slotkin announces candidacy for open Senate seat in Michigan

Democrat Elissa Slotkin is running to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow as a U.S. Senator from Michigan, she announced Monday. Stabenow says she is not running for reelection.