Illegal Immigrants July 5, 2017 Phoenix officials turn down petition to adopt sanctuary city status Phoenix officials turned down a petition to adopt sanctuary status for immigrants on Wednesday following an emotional discussion that ended with chants against the decision.
Drugs July 5, 2017 Drug dealers would face manslaughter charges for opioid overdoses under proposed Florida law Florida politicians hope that the matching pieces of legislation – House Bill 477 and Senate Bill 150 – will combat the ubiquitous use of synthetic drugs like fentanyl throughout the Sunshine state following a crackdown on prescription painkillers that have led to a spike nationwide in heroin and opioid abuse.
Mississippi July 5, 2017 Federal judge blocks part of Mississippi LGBT marriage law A federal judge ruled Monday that Mississippi clerks cannot cite religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Second Amendment July 5, 2017 Missouri to loosen requirements for concealed carry, triggering debate On New Year’s Day, Missouri will several other states that have eliminated the requirement for a concealed carry license.
Controversies July 3, 2017 Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson: 'Black Americans got worse under Barack Obama' Author and activist Jesse Lee Peterson told 91±¬ÁÏ' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday that black Americans were hurt the most by former President Barack Obama's policies.
POLITICS June 29, 2017 Nevada to legalize pot possession this weekend, as debate rages Call it a "strip"-tease: Nevada this weekend will technically legalize marijuana possession, but that doesn't mean gamblers and revelers can light up on the Las Vegas Strip.
Social Policy June 25, 2017 Nikki Haley says she and son were booed at NY restaurant during gay pride parade U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley took to Twitter Sunday to claim that she and her son were heckled as they left a New York City restaurant while the city's annual Gay Pride Parade was taking place.
Issues June 22, 2017 California bans state travel to Texas, 3 other states over anti-LGBT laws California's attorney general blocked state-funded travel to Texas and three other states on Thursday in response to what he considers anti-LGBT rights laws enacted this year.
Legislation June 22, 2017 Texas governor signs bill targeting sanctuary cities Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Sunday prohibiting the state's cities and counties from enacting so-called "sanctuary" laws that prevent local law enforcement officers from inquiring about the immigration status of anyone they detain.
Social Policy June 22, 2017 Trump in Iowa: President calls for barring immigrants from welfare for five years President Trump announced Wednesday night that he will soon ask Congress to pass legislation banning immigrants from accessing public assistance within five years of entering the U.S.
Issues June 21, 2017 Chicago-area school officials don't like 'no guns' stickers that picture guns School officials in a Chicago suburb are not thrilled with a state law passed last year requiring schools to post a "no gun" sticker featuring an Image of a handgun with a red slash through it.