FBI Creates National “Swatting” Database
The FBI revealed Friday that it has created a national database to track incidents of “swatting” across the U.S. So-called “swatting” occurs when prank callers contact law enforcement, usually via 911, and falsely report an active shooting or other dangerous crime occurring in a certain location, with the aim of sending police to the hoaxers’ […]
George Santos Makes First Court Appearance Since Arraignment
Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) appeared in federal court in Central Islip, New York on Friday, for what his attorneys called a “basic status conference.” It was Santos’ first court appearance since he pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal counts at the federal court in New York’s Eastern District on May 10. Charges against him […]
Supreme Court Agrees to Take Up Domestic-Violence Gun Laws
As the Supreme Court was wrapping its 2022-2023 term, it agreed to weigh in on the legality of gun restrictions on domestic violence offenders during its next term. At issue is the Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v Bruen, which challenged a law requiring that one reveal a special need […]
Supreme Court Rejects Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The decision was 6-3 along ideological lines, with the three liberal Justices dissenting. The Court agreed to hear arguments surrounding the student loan forgiveness plan back in February. Responding to pressure from Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, the Biden Administration […]
Supreme Court Rules Wedding Web Designer Cannot be Compelled to Serve LGBTQ+ Customers
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a wedding web designer can refuse to provide services to LGBTQ+ customers. The Justices split along ideological lines 6 to 3, with the liberals dissenting. The Court heard arguments in that case of 303 Creative LLC v Elenis in December, over whether web designer Lorie Smith had to […]
More than 100 Million Americans Under Air Quality Alerts from Canadian Wildfires
On Friday more than 100 million Americans were under air quality alerts as smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires drifted across the Midwest toward the East Coast. The air quality alerts extended from Wisconsin and northern Illinois through Michigan and Ohio and eastward. On Friday morning, ranking site IQ Air listed three U.S. cities among […]
Ukraine Says Russians “Gradually” Leaving Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate on Friday said that the Russians stationed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were “gradually leaving.” “The occupiers are reducing their presence at the ZNPP,” the intel arm of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said in a Telegram post. “According to the most recent data, the occupation contingent is gradually leaving […]
Jury Finds Former Deputy Not Guilty for Behavior During Parkland Shooting
A jury on Thursday found Scot Peterson, former deputy in Florida’s Broward County Sheriff’s Office, not guilty of 11 counts after he remained outside while a gunman killed 17 people in a Parkland high school. The counts against Peterson had included felony child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury. Had he been found guilty he could […]
Former VP Pence Meets Zelensky During Surprise Visit to Ukraine
Former Vice President Pence met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv Thursday during a surprise visit to Ukraine. “Today, the 48th Vice President of the United States @Mike_Pence is in Kyiv,” Zelensky tweeted. “We discussed our defense, interaction between our nations, security cooperation, and importance of partners’ determination and certainty regarding Ukraine’s future membership […]
President Biden Reacts to Supreme Court Barring Affirmative Action in College Admissions
President Biden on Thursday said the United States “can’t go back” in its progress of fostering diversity despite the Supreme Court’s decision to bar affirmative action in college admissions. “We cannot let this decision be the last word. While the Court can render a decision, it cannot change what America stands for,” Biden stated In […]
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