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Bloomberg apologizes for stop-frisk anti-crime policy in church speech; police union hits back

November 18, 2019

Bloomberg apologizes for stop-frisk anti-crime policy in church speech; police union hits back

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has yet to formally announce whether he will run for president in 2020, but during remarks where he looked to the future before a majority-black church in Brooklyn, he apologized for his controversial “stop and frisk” policy of his that sowed distrust of police in black and Latino communities during his administration.

San Francisco's new DA pledges not to prosecute public urination, other quality-of-life-crimes

November 11, 2019

San Francisco's new DA pledges not to prosecute public urination, other quality-of-life-crimes

San Francisco's newly elected district attorney has promised to not prosecute public urination and other quality-of-life crimes that have plagued the highly-priced Bay Area amid a crippling homelessness crisis affecting urban communities across California.

New Vegas law criminalizes homeless sleeping on downtown streets if shelter beds available

November 7, 2019

New Vegas law criminalizes homeless sleeping on downtown streets if shelter beds available

Las Vegas officials passed a law Wednesday making it a crime for homeless people to sleep on streets or sidewalks when beds are available at city-sanctioned shelters.

Amazon aims for reshaped Seattle City Council, following PAC donation

November 5, 2019

Amazon aims for reshaped Seattle City Council, following PAC donation

Amazon has jumped in the middle of seven Seattle City Council races in a way that will test the company’s political might in a city that has been drifting to the left for years.

Trump criticizes California Gov. Newsom over handling of wildfires, threatens to cut federal funding

November 3, 2019

Trump criticizes California Gov. Newsom over handling of wildfires, threatens to cut federal funding

With wildfires ravaging many parts of California, President Trump put pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday morning by suggesting there won't be any more federal funding to battle the wildfires unless the state improves its forest management system.

North Carolina judges toss GOP's 'gerrymandered' districts, in major win for Eric Holder initiative

October 28, 2019

North Carolina judges toss GOP's 'gerrymandered' districts, in major win for Eric Holder initiative

A panel of state judges in North Carolina blocked the state's GOP-friendly congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that voters had a strong likelihood of winning a lawsuit that argued Republicans unlawfully manipulated district lines for partisan gain beyond any reasonable doubt.

Chicago police instructs officers to not cooperate with DHS, memo shows: ‘Sickening what’s happening'

September 30, 2019

Chicago police instructs officers to not cooperate with DHS, memo shows: ‘Sickening what’s happening'

The Chicago Police Department advised officers not to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security, particularly in situations involving immigration arrests, according to an internal department memo obtained by Fox News.

California adds Iowa to 'travel ban' over refusal to fund gender transitions

September 16, 2019

California adds Iowa to 'travel ban' over refusal to fund gender transitions

California announced Monday that it has added Iowa to the list of states on its "travel ban" because of its new prohibition against funding gender-transition surgeries under Medicaid.

Pastor who lost child in church massacre running to bring humanity, not gun control, back into politics

August 29, 2019

Pastor who lost child in church massacre running to bring humanity, not gun control, back into politics

Pastor Frank Pomeroy, who lost his daughter in the deadliest church shooting in American history, says he's running for office to bring humanity back into the political climate -- not gun control.

Texas pastor whose daughter was killed in mass shooting is running for state Senate

August 26, 2019

Texas pastor whose daughter was killed in mass shooting is running for state Senate

A Texas pastor whose teenage daughter was among those killed during a mass shooting inside his church in 2017 says he'll run for the state Senate next year.