Author: Chelsea Betonie

A federal judge has turned down Governor Gavin Newsom’s attempt to restrict the activities of the National Guardsmen in Los Angeles. The request aimed to limit their duties to just the areas surrounding federal buildings. However, Judge Charles R. Breyer decided not to impose these restrictions right away. Judge Breyer has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to delve deeper into the matter. For now, he’s asking both the state and the Department of Justice to present their arguments. The deadline for these submissions is set for 1:30 p.m. on the same day. Interestingly, the judge didn’t offer any opinions on…

Removing fluoride from public water systems could lead to a huge increase in dental decay and cost billions of dollars, a recent study suggests. If all 50 states were to eliminate fluoride, children might see 25.4 million more decayed teeth over the next five years. The study, published in JAMA Health Forum, highlights that this issue would hit publicly insured and uninsured kids the hardest compared to those with private dental insurance. Over a decade, the projected number of decayed teeth could rise to 53.8 million, costing a whopping $19.4 billion. The research utilized data from the National Health and…

In a world where facts and figures often get lost in translation, it is alarming to discover that over eight in ten prenatal test diagnoses are incorrect. Despite this unsettling statistic, nearly nine out of ten pregnancies diagnosed with serious conditions end in abortion. Texas is taking significant steps to address this issue, seeking to correct what many see as a grievous situation. The Texas legislature recently passed the Perinatal Palliative Care Act, also known as Senate Bill 1233. This legislation aims to ensure that mothers facing the possibility of having a child with a serious condition are provided with…

The U.S. State Department recently slapped sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands. These sanctions are a response to their involvement in investigations against the United States and Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted that two of these judges played a part in approving arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The other two judges were involved in the ICC’s probe into U.S. activities in Afghanistan. The sanctions target judges Solomy Balungi Bossa from Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza from Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini…

California’s high-speed rail project, a venture championed by state officials for over a decade, continues to lag significantly behind schedule, despite the substantial investment of taxpayer funds. According to a report from President Trump’s Department of Transportation, the project hasn’t yet laid a single track, highlighting the massive delays and inefficiencies plaguing this ambitious initiative. The Federal Railroad Administration’s detailed 300-page report, presented by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, indicates that about $6.9 billion of federal money has already been poured into this elusive dream of rapid transit. The state of California emphasizes its contribution to the funding, stating, “While continued…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have once again taken decisive action by eliminating another leader of Hamas. This update brings to light the recent airstrike that led to the death of Muhammad Sinwar, a key figure in the Hamas hierarchy. His demise follows the pattern of Israel targeting prominent leaders within the terror group, as confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sinwar’s death is significant because he was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader previously killed by Israel. Both brothers were instrumental in orchestrating attacks against Israel, with Muhammad believed to be involved in the planning of…

A recent road rage incident in Chicago took a dramatic turn when a concealed-carry holder defended himself in a shootout. It happened late Tuesday night in the Dunning neighborhood on the city’s northwest side. The scene left behind included a crashed vehicle riddled with bullet holes. Police shared that the situation unfolded as a 23-year-old man drove east on Belmont Avenue. He found himself in a heated encounter with another driver in a white Honda. The driver of the Honda pulled a gun and opened fire, prompting the young man, who legally carried his weapon, to fire back. In an…

President Donald Trump recently exercised his executive clemency powers, granting over two dozen pardons and commutations to various individuals previously convicted of federal offenses. These acts of clemency included former Republican Connecticut Governor John Rowland, who served two prison terms for corruption and election fraud, as noted by Fox News. The recipients of clemency ranged from ex-politicians and a reality TV couple to a former union leader, a notorious Chicago gang leader, a rapper, and several ex-drug dealers. John Rowland, the former governor of Connecticut, was among those pardoned by Trump. According to the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon…

President Trump recently pardoned former Army officer Lt. Mark Bashaw, who faced a court-martial for not adhering to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, avoiding tests, and refusing to wear a mask indoors. Bashaw, who served as the company commander at the Army Public Health Center in Maryland, became the first service member to face such charges under the Biden administration’s COVID policies. Despite his court-martial, the judge decided not to impose any punishment beyond Bashaw’s discharge and the resulting criminal record. In a message shared on X, Bashaw expressed his gratitude for the pardon, stating, “I just received a Presidential Pardon…

The Trump administration has taken a bold step, directing federal agencies to sever ties with Harvard University. This move is part of a broader campaign to hold elite educational institutions accountable for what the administration views as antisemitism and racial discrimination. The U.S. General Services Administration has instructed agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard and seek new vendors. President Trump has also suggested redirecting the $3 billion in frozen federal funds from Harvard to support trade schools. A memo obtained by The New York Post reveals that approximately $100 million in federal contracts remain active with Harvard. Agencies have been…