Analyst: Trump controls the GOP
In an interview Tuesday, political analyst Darrell West of the Brookings Institution said that Wyoming is “tough ground” for Republicans who do not support former President Trump.
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Fla. Gov. DeSantis condemns Mar-a-Lago raid
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis condemned the FBI during a rally on Sunday, for its raid of former President Trumps Mar-a-Lago home. DeSantis argued that the FBI enforces laws based on who they like and who they don’t like.
N.C. school district places AR-15 in emergency safes
A school district in North Carolina is making strides to ensure the safety of their students. The Madison County School District said it will begin storing AR-15 rifles in emergency safes at five of their schools.
Ky. Gov. warns of incoming rain during historic flooding
Kentucky entered a second week of recovering from the devastating floods that displaced thousands of people. On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear updated the public on the rescue efforts. He said that 37 people have died and thousands more left homeless, but progress is being made in stabilizing communities.
Sen. Paul: 3 experts contradict Fauci denials of gain-of-function research
After chairing the only congressional hearing into the origins of COVID-19 and gain-of-function research, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) explained some of the subcommittee’s findings. One America’s John Hines has more from Capitol Hill.
Biden: Hopeful, working hard on release of Brittney Griner
President Biden weighed in on the Brittney Griner case after the American basketball star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian jail on drug smuggling and possession charges. Speaking to the media from the White House Friday, Biden appeared optimistic about securing her release.
Guy Reffitt sentenced to 7 years despite not entering Capitol Building
Texas resident Guy Reffitt is sentenced to seven years for his part in the US Capitol protest on January 6, which is the longest sentence for a defendant yet. He was sentenced to multiple years behind bars, despite never once entering the Capitol Building.
Uvalde victim released from hospital
The last remaining hospitalized victim of the tragic Uvalde shooting is released. Mayah Zamora, 10, who has spent just over two months at University Hospital in San Antonio was cleared on Friday.