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February 24, 2023

DC fights back, urges Senate not to reject the eased criminal penalties and allowance for non-citizen voting

The Washington, D.C., city council sent a letter to Senate leadership urging them to oppose congressional efforts to disapprove of two controversial laws on the chopping block.

February 24, 2023

VA hired hundreds of employees with drug-related criminal history, putting veterans at risk: watchdog

A report from a federal watchdog says the Department of Veterans Affairs has failed for years to review job applicants, and has hired hundreds with criminal drug convictions.

February 24, 2023

George W. Bush pushes back on GOP criticism of Ukraine funding: 'Not going to constrain' helping US citizens

Former President George W. Bush fired back on Republican criticism of U.S. funds going to help Ukraine in its war with Russia during an event commemorating the anniversary of PEPFAR.

February 24, 2023

Second West Virginia hospital fails to complete background checks

A second hospital in West Virginia failed to complete background checks for employees. A former nurses assistant admitted to killing seven veterans at one of the hospitals.

February 24, 2023

Tennessee governor intends to sign bill banning sex change procedures for minors

A bill to ban sex change operations for minors was passed by the Tennessee House and sent to Governor Bill Lee's desk.

February 24, 2023

Casey DeSantis is rethinking 'Florida’s approach to combating cancer' after her own battle with the disease

Casey DeSantis, wife to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, launched the Cancer Connect Collaborative initiative to expand research and treatment for cancer.

February 24, 2023

Apparent editing error in 'Last of Us' TV show ripped by viewers: ‘HBO editors are always slacking’

HBO show "The Last of Us" is trending after TikTok users pointed out an apparent film gaffe in a recent episode, with some comparing it to another viral moment from 2019.

February 24, 2023

New Florida law will help college athletes take their name and likeness to the bank

College athletes in Florida can now profit off of their name, image and likeness with the help of coaches and faculty after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law.

February 23, 2023

California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales

California lawmakers will soon ban all tobacco sales for anyone who was born after Jan. 1, 2007. If signed into law it could face strong opposition from the tobacco industry.

February 23, 2023

California AG's wife recuses herself amid outcry over appointment to oversee husband's budget

California AG Rob Bonta's wife recused herself from matters related to the state DOJ after she was appointed to lead a committee overseeing the budget of her husband's agency.