FL Gov Suspends Elected Prosecutor Over New Abortion Law
FL Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced the suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren (D) on Aug. 4.
Warren had pledged not to enforce FL's new law that bans abortions beginning at 15 weeks.
Warren also is a supporter of trans rights, an issue that DeSantis is known for being outspoken against.
Responding to the suspension, Warren stated that "people have the right to elect their own leaders.”
According to Warren, there have been no cases brought to his office regarding the new law.
According to AP,
... at least 90 elected prosecutors around the nation have pledged not to prosecute people regarding reproductive rights.
Some city councils in otherwise Republican states such Tennessee and Idaho have ordered law enforcement to deprioritize abortion cases.
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Biden Administration Cracks Down , on Conversion Therapy.
Biden Administration Cracks Down , on Conversion Therapy.
Cracks Down on .
On June 15, the White House announced that
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order called
the "Advancing Equality for LGBTQI+ Individuals." .
On June 15, the White House announced that
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order called
the "Advancing Equality for LGBTQI+ Individuals." .
According to a statement, the order is aimed
at cracking down on the "discredited and
dangerous practice" of conversion therapy.
According to a statement, the order is aimed
at cracking down on the "discredited and
dangerous practice" of conversion therapy.
Yahoo reports that the order directs the
Department of Health and Human Services
to expand access to mental health resources. .
The executive order also calls on HHS to, "study and address the disproportionate rates
of child removals that LGBTQI+ parents face,
especially women of color.".
I have no room in my heart for hatred
and I have no time for intolerance,
but we don't live in a world where everyone
feels that way, and this administration
understands that more action is needed, Rachel Levine, HHS Assistant Secretary
for Health Admiral, via Yahoo.
I have no room in my heart for hatred
and I have no time for intolerance,
but we don't live in a world where everyone
feels that way, and this administration
understands that more action is needed, Rachel Levine, HHS Assistant Secretary
for Health Admiral, via Yahoo.
The president of the conservative Ethics
and Public Policy Center, Ryan T. Anderson,
called the executive order "Orwellian.".
According to Anderson, the proposal , "would prevent efforts to help girls identify as girls.
That's what they're calling 'conversion therapy.'".
Meanwhile it'll expand efforts to give
girls puberty blockers and testosterone.
That's what they're calling
'gender affirmation.', Ryan T. Anderson, president of the conservative
Ethics and Public Policy Center, via Yahoo.
Politico reports that the executive order comes
after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis moved
to end gender-affirming care for minors. .
Earlier this month, Florida's Surgeon General
moved to have the Florida Board of Medicine
establish a prohibitive "standard of care." .
The "standard of care" would ban doctors from providing puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender-reassignment surgery to minors
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Elon Musk Expresses , His Likely Support for Republican, Ron DeSantis in 2024 Election.
Business Insider reports that Elon Musk took to Twitter to say that he'll probably support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election.
Business Insider reports that Elon Musk took to Twitter to say that he'll probably support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election.
Early on June 15, Musk tweeted that it was still
"tbd" (to be decided) whether or not he
would support a Republican for president. .
When asked who he was
"leaning towards,"
Musk simply said, , "DeSantis.".
When asked who he was
"leaning towards,"
Musk simply said, , "DeSantis.".
He added that while he supported Democrat Andrew Yang
in the 2020 election, he believes that DeSantis
"has a better chance of winning" the upcoming race. .
He added that while he supported Democrat Andrew Yang
in the 2020 election, he believes that DeSantis
"has a better chance of winning" the upcoming race. .
Last month, Musk described himself as a, "moderate, neither Republican nor Democrat.".
He also pointed out that he had always voted for Democrats in the past but was considering voting Republican in the upcoming election.
He also pointed out that he had always voted for Democrats in the past but was considering voting Republican in the upcoming election.
Musk has since tweeted that he supported
Republican Mayra Flores in a June 14 special election
for the 34th congressional district of Texas.
Musk has since tweeted that he supported
Republican Mayra Flores in a June 14 special election
for the 34th congressional district of Texas.
Flores won the election
against Democrat Daniel Sanchez. .
DeSantis, a rising star within the Republican Party,
is reportedly seen as competition for former President
Donald Trump's bid to regain the presidency in 2024.
DeSantis, a rising star within the Republican Party,
is reportedly seen as competition for former President
Donald Trump's bid to regain the presidency in 2024.
According to Business Insider,
DeSantis has not yet officially announced
that he would run for president
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Equifax Sued , After Issuing Millions , of Incorrect Credit Scores.
CBS reports that Equifax faces a potential
class-action lawsuit over incorrect credit scores
issued this spring for millions of people.
Equifax, which provides financial information and
scores for consumers, affects whether or not people
are approved for mortgages, credit cards and car loans. .
A lawsuit seeking class-action status
was filed against the company on August 3
in the Northern District of Georgia, Florida.
According to Equifax, a coding error
at the company affected customers'
scores for as long as three weeks.
Equifax claims that very few people
were impacted by the error.
This issue, which was in place
over a period of a few weeks
between March 17 and April 6,
was fixed on April 6, Equifax statement, via CBS.
While the score may have shifted,
a score shift does not necessarily mean
that a consumer's credit decision
was negatively impacted, Equifax statement, via CBS.
In 2017, Equifax was implicated in a data breach
that exposed sensitive information belonging
to almost 150 million Americans. .
In 2017, Equifax was implicated in a data breach
that exposed sensitive information belonging
to almost 150 million Americans. .
As a result, Equifax paid
$700 million in fines
and restitution. .
Similarly, the recent coding error lawsuit demands
that Equifax repay defendants' additional costs
brought on by incorrect credit scores.
The suit also seeks for Equifax
to compensate defendants
for emotional damage
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US Economy Added , 528,000 Jobs in July.
According to data released by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics on Aug. 5, .
America added 528,000 nonfarm payrolls for July.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
The report exceeded Dow Jones estimates of 258,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate of 3.6% for the month. .
July's 528,000 added jobs marks a
significant increase from the 372,000 jobs added the month prior. .
CNBC reports that average hourly earnings also increased 0.5% for July and
5.2% compared to a year ago.
Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at the career site Glassdoor, says the increase in hiring contradicts typical recession conditions.
It would be very unusual to have a recession when we’re still adding several hundred thousand
jobs a month, Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at the career site Glassdoor, via ABC News.
But as inflation remains at its highest level in over
40 years, the Federal Reserve continues to aggressively
hike interest rates, which could slow job creation.
But as inflation remains at its highest level in over
40 years, the Federal Reserve continues to aggressively
hike interest rates, which could slow job creation.
Recently, major companies such as Walmart and Robinhood have announced layoffs and hiring slowdowns.
Recently, major companies such as Walmart and Robinhood have announced layoffs and hiring slowdowns
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Uncontained McKinney Fire , Explodes Across Over , 55,000 Acres of California.
ABC reports that an out-of-control wildfire in Northern California has become the state's largest wildfire this year and now threatens a nearby town.
The McKinney Fire has burned
55,493 acres in the Klamath National Forest
in Siskiyou County near the Oregon border.
As of August 1, the fire was 0% contained.
According to Cal Fire, strong winds drove
the blaze across almost 3,000 acres
of the drought-dry area overnight.
In the town of Klamath River,
two people were found dead in
a car parked in their driveway.
Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue told ABC News
that firefighters believe the couple was caught by
the fast-moving fire as they attempted to flee.
Officials say the fire started
around 2:15 P.M. on July 29.
The fire soon forced officials to close Highway 96 and order the evacuation of several communities, including a partial evacuation of Yreka, California.
According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office,
over 100 structures have been destroyed, mostly along
the Klamath River which runs parallel to Highway 96.
According to Cal Fire, at least 849 firefighters are combating the fire on the ground and from the air.
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H.E.R. To Star As Belle in Upcoming , ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Animated, Live-Action Special.
On July 20, ABC announced that H.E.R. has been cast as Belle for 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.'.
H.E.R. is the perfect embodiment of our Belle and we are thrilled for our audiences to see her in this celebration of creativity. , Jon M. Chu, executive producer, via ABC News.
We were both influenced as storytellers by the original animated movie, so it's very exciting to collaborate together to honor the artistry of that timeless classic while also inspiring a whole new generation of creators, Jon M. Chu, executive producer, via ABC News.
The role will make H.E.R. the first Black and Filipina woman to play Belle on screen.
The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle! I can't believe I get to be a part of the 'Beauty and the Beast' legacy, H.E.R., via ABC News.
I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors, Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal and I couldn’t be more grateful, H.E.R., via ABC News.
The two-hour special will be
taped in front of a live audience.
It will air on ABC on Dec. 15.
Disney+ subscribers will be
able to watch it the following day
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Fire Breaks Out , at Hoover Dam.
CNN reports that on July 19, the Boulder City Fire Department was called out to the Hoover Dam after a transformer exploded and caught fire.
The fire was reportedly put out before emergency personnel arrived. .
There were no injuries, and the cause
of the fire is being investigated.
ABC News reports that Jacklynn L. Gould,
the Bureau of Reclamation's regional director
for the Lower Colorado Region, said.
"There is no risk to the power grid and power is still being generated.".
The Hoover Dam, which is located on the border of Arizona and Nevada in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, was built in 1935.
It generates enough power
to serve 1.3 million people.
Up to 20,000 vehicles drive across the top of the National Historic Landmark each day.
Up to 20,000 vehicles drive across the top of the National Historic Landmark each day
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Immigration Standoff Accelerates , As Texas Governor Sends , Migrants to New York City.
Immigration Standoff Accelerates , As Texas Governor Sends , Migrants to New York City.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send
buses carrying migrants to New York City
and Washington has progressed.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send
buses carrying migrants to New York City
and Washington has progressed.
On August 5, the first bus
arrived at NYC's Port Authority
Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
On August 5, the first bus
arrived at NYC's Port Authority
Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
Reuters reports that the move is an effort to share responsibility for immigration with Democratic
mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Reuters reports that the move is an effort to share responsibility for immigration with Democratic
mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Volunteers reportedly said some of the immigrants would be processed for
admission to city homeless shelters.
Reuters reports that Abbott has also sent over 6,000 migrants to Washington since April.
According to Abbott, the buses
are part of a broader effort to call out
Democratic immigration policies.
According to Abbott, the buses
are part of a broader effort to call out
Democratic immigration policies.
Abbott said it was now up to
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to provide
services and housing for the new arrivals.
Abbott said it was now up to
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to provide
services and housing for the new arrivals.
I hope he follows through on his promise
of welcoming all migrants with open arms
so that our overrun and overwhelmed
border towns can find relief, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, via Reuters.
I hope he follows through on his promise
of welcoming all migrants with open arms
so that our overrun and overwhelmed
border towns can find relief, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, via Reuters.
In Arizona, Republican Governor
Doug Ducey has also sent an additional
1,000 migrants to Washington.
In Arizona, Republican Governor
Doug Ducey has also sent an additional
1,000 migrants to Washington.
New York City Mayor Adams' office has criticized
the bussing efforts, accusing Abbott of using , "human beings as political pawns."
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US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. .
The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine.
President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.".
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance
in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S.
It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up
for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News.
Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News.
Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote.
In explaining his vote,
Hawley described his
views on the matter as a
"classic nationalist approach.".
We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News
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Senate Passes Burn Pit Legislation , To Provide Care to Affected Veterans.
Last week, the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act was blocked by Republicans who alleged that adequate guardrails weren't in place to ensure proper spending.
Last week, the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act was blocked by Republicans who alleged that adequate guardrails weren't in place to ensure proper spending.
Fox News reports that after criticism from advocates, including Jon Stewart, Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to several amendment votes. .
Fox News reports that after criticism from advocates, including Jon Stewart, Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to several amendment votes. .
As a result, the PACT Act
passed by a vote of 86-11 on Aug. 2.
As a result, the PACT Act
passed by a vote of 86-11 on Aug. 2.
The bill will expand health care for veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their time in the military. .
The bill will expand health care for veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their time in the military. .
CBS News reports that the PACT act now heads to President Biden's desk.
The president is reportedly looking forward to signing the bill "so that veterans and their families and caregivers impacted by toxic exposures finally get the benefits and comprehensive health care they earned and deserve.".
Jon Stewart, seen with tears in his eyes as the bill was passed, also issued a statement.
I'm not sure I've ever seen a situation where people who have already given so much had to fight so hard to get so little.
I hope we learn a lesson, Jon Stewart, via statement
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