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  Ron DeSantis Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently made comments regarding the alleged Orlando mass shooter, Keith Moses. During a press briefing, a reporter asked DeSantis about the recent shooting, where soldiers shot five people, killing four of them.  The reporter also asked if there was a push for faster action or revamping the criminal justice system for young people who have a criminal history. DeSantis responded by saying, "I cannot believe they let this guy. You have to hold people accountable. This idea, and I know the district attorney, State Attorney in Orlando thinks that you don't prosecute people and that's the way that you somehow have better communities. That does not work, and you have these people when they've had multiple arrests, multiple times, or they could be held accountable, and you keep cycling them out into the community, you are increasing the chances that something bad will happen." DeSantis's comments reflect a broader concern

  Ron DeSantis Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation Monday that overhauls the special district that oversees Walt Disney World by giving the governor power to appoint its board. He said he was getting rid of Disney’s “corporate kingdom." On February 27th, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill ending the self-governing status of Disney World's special district, bringing accountability to one of the world's largest entertainment companies. Since the 1960s, Disney World has enjoyed privileges unlike any other company or individual in the State of Florida, controlling its own government, enjoying exemptions from laws, and receiving significant benefits without paying its fair share of taxes.  With the signing of this bill, Disney World will now be treated like any other theme park in the state, and will no longer be exempt from state regulatory reviews and approval, or from paying its fair share of taxes. For many Floridians, the move to end Disney's self-govern

Donald Trump Former US President Trump pledged to ban ESG investing by executive order should he retake the presidency, slamming the "woke left" and calling such investing a "threat" from "radical left Communists." Trump released a video on his official Truth Social account, which is also shared by Forbes Youtube Channel shown below:   Trump has vowed to ban ESG investing by executive order should he retake the presidency. In a video posted on social media, Trump criticized the "woke left" and labeled ESG investing a "threat" from "radical left Communists." "I'm very proud that as president I issued a historic rule banning Wall Street and employers from pouring your 401ks, pensions, and retirement accounts into so-called ESG or environmental social and governance Investments for political reasons, strictly for political reasons," Trump said in the video. He went on to call such investments "radical left gar

  Elise Stefanik (Source-Twitter) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik participated in the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast.  On Friday morning, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York's 21st district participated in the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast to discuss her office's efforts to support small businesses and job creation in the region. The event, which was held at the Herkimer County Community College, was attended by local business leaders, elected officials, and community members. During the breakfast, Congresswoman Stefanik highlighted the importance of small businesses to the local economy, and discussed the steps she has taken to support these businesses. She pointed to her work on the House Small Business Committee, where she has advocated for policies that help small businesses grow and create jobs. She also highlighted the recent passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which extends the d

  Google via  Flickr On Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Gonzalez v. Google, which considers the responsibility of major social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for their most dangerous posts. Justice Samuel Alito questioned lawyers during the oral arguments, delving into the issue of how responsible Google should be for the content that is posted on their platforms. One of the main points of discussion during the oral arguments was the idea of YouTube labeling certain videos as the product of responsible news providers. Justice Alito raised the question of whether this would be considered Google's own content. The lawyers in the case responded that this would not be Google's own content, but rather the content of a third party being embedded on the platform. Another point of discussion during the oral arguments was the issue of how search algorithms work on YouTube and other search engines. The lawyers expla

  Photo "Donald Trump" by  Flickr Former US President Donald Trump has boarded his private plane, dubbed "Trump Force One," to travel from Florida to East Palestine, Ohio, where he plans to meet with community members affected by a recent train derailment. The train, which derailed on February 3rd, was carrying vinyl chloride, a toxic chemical, and caused significant damage to the small Ohio community located along the Ohio River. According to reports, Trump's visit to Ohio aims to show his support for the affected community, assess the situation on the ground, and donate supplies to those in need. Although it is unclear what kind of supplies Trump will be donating, it is possible that they will include basic necessities such as food, water, and medical supplies. Trump's use of his private plane to travel to Ohio is not unusual, as he often relied on his personal transportation during his presidency. However, his visit to Ohio has already sparked controvers

  Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Fox News, calling the conservative news channel a "RINO" (Republican in name only) network. The criticism came after Fox News covered Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance in New York on Monday, rather than Trump's appearance in Florida the same evening. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said: "So interesting to watch FoxNews cover the small and unenthusiastic 139-person crowd in Staten Island for DeSantis, but stay as far away as possible from coverage of the thousands of people, many unable to get in, at the Club 47 event in West Palm Beach, Florida. I call FoxNews the RINO Network, and their DOWN BIG Ratings accurately reflect the name." Trump went on to suggest that CNN could improve its ratings by adopting a conservative, pro-Trump stance: "If FAKE NEWS CNN was smart, which they're not, they'd go Conservative & 'All Trump, All the Time,' like in 2016, an

  Google via Flickr Justice Clarence Thomas questions the Solicitor General in oral arguments of Gonzalez v. Google Oral Argument, a case in which the Supreme Court considers how responsible major social media platforms—Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, especially—are for their most dangerous posts. In a Gonzalez v. Google, a recent Supreme Court hearing where Justice Clarence Thomas questioned a lawyer about the liability of online platforms for the content they host and the decisions they make using artificial intelligence.  The lawyer argued that the focus should be on the content of the books or videos, rather than the platform's organizational decisions, for the purpose of the immunity protection under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.  However, Justice Thomas raised the hypothetical scenario of an artificial intelligence (AI) making content organizational decisions, which the lawyer acknowledged could still be subjected to legal liability depending on the platform'

  Donald Trump In a video released to social media, former President Trump warned of the threat of World War III, and detailed a plan to battle "warmongers" and "globalists" in US politics. Former President Donald Trump recently released a video on social media where he warned of the looming threat of World War III. He detailed his plan to battle what he called "warmongers" and "globalists" in the US government. Trump claimed that World War III has never been closer than it is right now, and that the US needs to rid itself of the warmongers and America-last globalists in the Deep State, the Pentagon, the State Department, and the National Security industrial complex. He argued that he was the only president in generations who did not start a war because he rejected the advice of Washington's generals, bureaucrats, and so-called diplomats who only knew how to get the US into conflict, but not how to get it out. Trump blamed the current situati

  Donald Trump In a video released on social media, former US President Donald Trump unveiled a massive crime policy overhaul proposal, pledging to combat what he calls "radical Marxist prosecutors" and restore law and order in America's cities. Trump accuses the Democratic Party, including Joe Biden, of defunding the police and gutting police forces, leading to a surge in crime and turning once-great cities into "cesspools of bloodshed." Trump's plan outlines seven measures to restore public safety, including investing in hiring, retaining, and training police officers, increasing vital liability protections for officers, and enforcing existing gun laws against convicted felons. Trump also plans to insist that local jurisdictions return to "proven Common Sense policing measures" such as stop-and-frisk, which has been criticized for disproportionately targeting people of color. Trump also vows to go after "radical Marxist prosecutors" who

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr President Biden delivered remarks on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden recently delivered a speech in Warsaw Poland, where he reflected on his recent visit to Ukraine and declared that "Kyiv Stands Strong." He also looked back on the events of a year ago when Russia invaded Ukraine and the world faced a test for the ages. Biden emphasized the importance of unity among allies and the commitment to basic principles such as sovereignty, freedom from aggression, and democracy. He declared that the world would keep standing up for these principles, no matter what. "When Russia invaded, it wasn't just Ukraine being tested," Biden said. "The whole world faced the test for the ages. Europe was being tested, America was being tested, NATO was being tested, all democracies were being tested. And the questions we faced were as simple as they were profound: would we respond, or would we

  Photo "Donald Trump" by  Flickr Former US President Donald Trump is going to Visit East Palestine, Ohio to Meet Community Members Affected by Train Derailment Former President Donald Trump is set to travel to East Palestine, Ohio this Wednesday to meet with members of the community affected by a recent train derailment that caused a large release of toxic chemicals. The train, which was carrying Vinyl chloride, derailed on February 3rd, 2023, and caused significant damage to the small community located along the Ohio. Trump's visit comes after he criticized President Joe Biden and FEMA for not providing federal aid to the area. In a recent statement, Trump said, "Joe Biden and FEMA said they would not be sending federal aid to East Palestine. As soon as I announced that I’m going, he announced a team will go. Hopefully he will also be there. This is good news because we got them to 'move.' The people of East Palestine need help. I'll see you on Wednesda

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr In a visit to Staten Island, New York City, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke to members of the NYPD and touted his law and order and education policies. Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, recently gave a speech in NYC where he criticized what he referred to as "feckless politicians" who attack police. He argued that police officers risk their lives and should not have to face criticism from politicians who are "out showboating."  DeSantis also criticized the defund the police movement and said that it was an attempt to harness anti-police sentiment to cut the police force and replace police officers with social workers. He argued that social workers would not be able to respond to certain crimes and that police officers are necessary for public safety. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Illinois To Trash Left-Wing Crime Policy As 2024 Talk Heats Up DeSantis also discussed other issues, such as his oppositio

Ron DeSantis Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visits Elmhurst, Illinois, to speak to members of Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police about his law and order policies, as talk heats up about his possible entry into the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited Elmhurst, Illinois, to speak to members of Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police about his law and order policies. In his address, DeSantis acknowledged the warm welcome and jokingly commented on visiting midwesterners in February, adding that he is thankful for the opportunity to deliver a message about the importance of safe communities, the rule of law, and supporting those who wear the uniform to protect citizens.  The governor shared a laundry list of Florida's achievements, including being the fastest-growing state, number one in net in-migration and economic freedom, tourism, GDP growth, education freedom, parental involvement in education, low tax burdens, and no state income tax. He also

Ivanka Trump Ivanka Trump Remembers Her Mother on Her Birthday: A Personal and Heartfelt Tribute" On February 20, 2023, Ivanka Trump posted on her Instagram account remembering her mother, Ivana Trump, on what would have been her 74th birthday. The post included a photo of Ivanka and her mother, along with a heartfelt message. "Today would have been my mom's 74th birthday," wrote Ivanka. "I miss the joy she brought into our lives and into the lives of so many. Happy Birthday, Mama ❤ Love you and miss you every day xx." Ivana Trump, a former model and businesswoman, was married to Donald Trump from 1977 to 1992. The couple had three children together: Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. Ivana was a prominent figure in New York City society during her marriage to Trump, and she went on to launch a successful fashion and jewelry line. Ivana and Donald's marriage ended in a high-profile divorce, which included a $25 million settlement and a custody battle over th

  Nikki Haley Former South Carolina Governor and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley has officially announced her bid for the 2024 United States presidential race. Haley, a rising star in the Republican Party, made the announcement on Wednesday, February 15 in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. Here is the full transcript of Haley's speech today: Thank you! It’s a great day in South Carolina!   Thank you all for being here.    I’m so glad to be with the people I love, in the state I love, to talk about saving the country I love.   I have always had a deep belief in America.   But I know America is better than all the division and distractions we have today.   And I’m confident the American people agree…   We’re ready… ready to move past the stale ideas and faded names of the past…   And we are more than ready for a new generation to lead us into the future!   I come here today with a vision of that future.   I see a strong America – full of opportunity, that lifts up eve