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fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

New Law Would Force Aging Members of Congress to Take Cognitive Tests

A proposal for mental fitness exams for lawmakers is gaining attention due to concerns about aging representatives and their ability to handle complex policy issues.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Florida Democrats describe 'appalling' conditions after Alligator Alcatraz tour; Republicans say it's 'very well run'

Detention facility conditions in Florida described as appalling with overcrowded cages, heat issues, and inadequate food.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Wow': GOP Senator Floored by Axios Report on Voters Pushing Violence' and Blood' From Democrats in Trump Fight

Some of them have suggested what we really need to do is be willing to get shot when visiting ICE facilities, one House Democrat told Axios.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Rep. Judy Chu wants to go inside immigration detention facilities. ICE wants to stop her

Rep. Judy Chu highlighted the unchanged dire conditions at Adelanto immigrant detention center, stressing the urgent need for oversight and accessibility by elected leaders.
Black Lives Matter
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

There's Bad News for Retirees on Social Security. Here's the Latest

The Social Security Trustees have reported that the program's trust funds are set to run dry a year earlier than previous estimates, pushing urgency on lawmakers.
Retirement
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Queer Wisconsin lawmakers Tammy Baldwin's and Mark Pocan's names found on Minnesota shooting suspect's list

Political violence against lawmakers raises serious concerns for public safety and political discourse.
#political-violence
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Minnesota shooting suspect had over 45 Democrat politicians on his list of potential targets

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Minnesota shooting suspect had over 45 Democrat politicians on his list of potential targets

SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Commentary: He's been an outspoken Trump critic. Others fear the price he and his family pay

Lawmakers fear for their family's safety more than their political careers due to rising threats against opposition.
The normalization of bodyguards around politicians reflects the serious risks tied to vocal political stances.
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fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Vance Boelter went to other lawmakers' homes the night he killed Rep. Hortman, wounded Sen. Hoffman, FBI says

Vance Boelter targeted multiple Minnesota lawmakers on the night of the shootings, indicating a broader threat.
#minnesota
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF politics

Vance Boelter taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota, sources say

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Vance Boelter's car found 1 day after targeted lawmaker shootings in Minnesota

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF politics

Vance Boelter taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota, sources say

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Vance Boelter's car found 1 day after targeted lawmaker shootings in Minnesota

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Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Stop & Shop defends pricing amid lawmakers' scrutiny over urban area costs

Stop & Shop faces scrutiny over grocery pricing disparities in low-income neighborhoods.
Lawmakers are advocating for price reductions to support working-class families.
Stop & Shop claims it is already implementing price reductions across its stores.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NY city and state lawmakers condemn CUNY chancellor after anti-Israel melee at Brooklyn College: 'Step up or step down'

Bipartisan lawmakers are urging action against anti-Israel protests at Brooklyn College after violent clashes led to multiple arrests.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

ICE says Dems. spread 'baseless' accusations as Ozturk ordered returned to Vermont

"The agency called those accusations 'baseless,' responding to allegations of 'harrowing' conditions at the ICE detention center where Öztürk is held, according to lawmakers."
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NJ private eye sentenced to six months for espionage, while Chinese spy got probation

Lawmakers strongly oppose the 18-month sentence given to private investigator McMahon for allegedly spying for China, questioning accountability standards.
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