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July 24, 2024

GOP lawmaker cracks down on antisemitic student protesters with new bill ahead of Netanyahu address

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to stop loan forgiveness for those convicted of hate crimes under federal law ahead of a visit by Israel's prime minister.

July 9, 2024

Sacramento city attorney reportedly threatened to fine Target store for reporting theft crimes

A Sacramento, California, city attorney reportedly threatened to fine a local Target store for public nuisance after reporting numerous thefts to police.

July 3, 2024

Black clergy and DA clash in racially charged Tennessee rally over police chief's prosecution

A group of Black clergy members say that the prosecution of former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy over residency fraud is racially motivated, but the DA is accusing them of race baiting.

July 2, 2024

On this day in history, July 2, 1964, President Johnson signs 'sweeping' Civil Rights Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law on this day in history, July 2, 1964, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It forbade discrimination in public spaces, among other steps.

June 4, 2024

Gary Brecka on obesity, Sweet Truth Act signed by Eric Adams: 'We are addicted to how sugar makes us feel'

Restaurants in NYC will require warnings on their processed food items this month according to a bill passed by NYC's Mayor Eric Adams late last year.

June 4, 2024

Gary Brecka on the Sweet Truth Act passed by Eric Adams

Gary Brecka, co-founder of 10x Health Systems, told Fox News Digital he appreciates the passing of the sugar legislation by Adams.

June 2, 2024

California clean energy project threatens thousands of protected Joshua trees: reports

A renewable energy company planning a solar project in Boron, California, will removed over 3,500 protected Joshua trees from the Mojave Desert site.

May 30, 2024

Spain's Parliament votes to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists through controversial bill

Spain's Parliament has voted to pass a contentious amnesty law aimed at pardoning Catalan separatists involved in the failed 2017 secession attempt, officials say.

May 29, 2024

'Kind of scary': Controversial medical procedure may soon be legal in another blue state

Lawmakers are rallying support in another blue state to pass the proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act, and one Democratic lawmaker says there is an "excellent chance" of it passing.

May 28, 2024

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.