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A's 'excited' as Nevada governor signs Las Vegas stadium funding bill into law

June 15, 2023

A's 'excited' as Nevada governor signs Las Vegas stadium funding bill into law

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed the Athletics' Las Vegas stadium funding bill into law, and the relocation approval process is the next hurdle for the franchise.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill setting restrictions on transgender athletes in college sports

June 15, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill setting restrictions on transgender athletes in college sports

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was joyous as he signed legislation Thursday to prohibit transgender female athletes from competing in women's college sports.

Calif. Democrat accuses Muslim colleague of White supremacy for not backing race-based law

June 15, 2023

Calif. Democrat accuses Muslim colleague of White supremacy for not backing race-based law

Democratic Assemblymember Corey Jackson on Thursday accused Assemblymember Bill Essayli, a Republican and the assembly’s first Muslim member, of White supremacy.

Space Force general decries 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws at Pentagon Pride event, claims they affect hiring decisions

June 15, 2023

Space Force general decries 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws at Pentagon Pride event, claims they affect hiring decisions

A U.S. Space Force general railed against "anti-LGBTQ+" laws and claimed during a Pentagon pride event last week that such legislation affects her hiring decisions.

New York Gov. Hochul silent as state lawmakers pass bill considering reparations for slavery

June 14, 2023

New York Gov. Hochul silent as state lawmakers pass bill considering reparations for slavery

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is remaining silent after lawmakers passed a bill for the Empire State to consider reparations as a way to make amends for slavery.

Minnesota education bill allows undocumented immigrants to be eligible for free college

June 10, 2023

Minnesota education bill allows undocumented immigrants to be eligible for free college

Center for Security Policy senior fellow Dalia al-Aqidi discusses a Minnesota bill allowing undocumented immigrants to be eligible for tuition-free college education.

Atlanta's 'Cop City' will benefit inner city residents despite activists' objections, expert says

June 9, 2023

Atlanta's 'Cop City' will benefit inner city residents despite activists' objections, expert says

Charles "Cully" Stimson, Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow, believes the police training center known as "Cop City" will benefit the city's most vulnerable.

Biden rails against 'hysterical,' 'prejudiced' lawmakers banning child gender surgery: 'We are not relenting'

June 8, 2023

Biden rails against 'hysterical,' 'prejudiced' lawmakers banning child gender surgery: 'We are not relenting'

President Biden railed against lawmakers pushing state-level bills that ban gender surgery from being performed on children, calling them "hysterical" and "prejudiced."

Opposition coalition secures majority in Guinea Bissau's parliament in landmark elections

June 8, 2023

Opposition coalition secures majority in Guinea Bissau's parliament in landmark elections

The national electoral commission said Thursday a coalition of opposition parties won 54 seats of Guinea Bissau’s 102 seats in parliamentary elections held Sunday.

Texas becomes latest state to ban puberty blockers, sex change surgeries for minors

June 6, 2023

Texas becomes latest state to ban puberty blockers, sex change surgeries for minors

Texas is now the latest state to ban gender transition treatment for minors, joining more than a dozen other states enacting similar measures.