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April 17

Utah justice allegedly sent ‘inappropriate’ texts to lawyer in key redistricting case, officials launch probe

Utah officials ordered a probe into Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen over alleged ties to an attorney involved in a key redistricting case ruling.

April 17

Boebert fires back at Dave Chappelle over 'weaponized' transgender jokes

Rep. Lauren Boebert lashed back at Dave Chappelle, responding to claims she had weaponized a Capitol Hill selfie to push transgender policy debates.

April 17

Progressive New Jersey Democrat wins key House race

Former New York City Councilman Joe Borelli joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the election of progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia to the House of Representatives. 

April 17

Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further

Leon County, Florida risked losing $16.8 million in grants by pursuing a historical harms measure, according to county staff warning about anti-DEI law SB1134 compliance.

April 16

Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions

Gov. Bill Lee signed a Tennessee resolution making June Nuclear Family Month instead of Pride Month, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.

April 16

California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results

John Eastman, who advised Trump on contesting the 2020 election, was disbarred by the California Supreme Court over findings of deceitful conduct.

April 16

Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve

Four Democratic-led states reject Trump's no taxes on tips and overtime, drawing Republican criticism for denying relief to hard-working Americans.

April 16

DAVID MARCUS: Why Democrats' harebrained popular vote scheme might backfire

Democrats push to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote compact as Virginia becomes the 18th state to sign on to the agreement.

April 16

MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman

Constitutional scholar and Clarence Thomas clerk John Eastman faces disbarment by the California Supreme Court over his 2020 election work for Trump.

April 16

First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

Maine is poised to become the first state to halt large data center projects, as the moratorium bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for her signature.