Month: April 2021

Justice Department Ends Trump-Era Limits on Grants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’

WASHINGTON—The Justice Department has repealed a policy put in place during Donald Trump’s presidency that cut off hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. In an internal memo seen by Reuters, acting head of the Office of Justice Programs Maureen Henneberg said that prior grant…


Rancho Santa Margarita Boosts City Manager’s Salary, Funds PhD

A South Orange County city plans to increase its city manager’s base salary by five percent, and provide her with an annual tuition allowance to fund her PhD. Jennifer Cervantez’s salary will grow from $243,052 to $255,205, after city council approved the salary boost during an April 28 vote. She will also receive an education…


New York Mayor Says City Plans to ‘Fully Reopen’ on July 1

NEW YORK—New York City aims to “fully reopen” on July 1 after more than a year of closures and capacity restrictions, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday. “We are ready to bring New York City back fully on July 1,” de Blasio told a news briefing. “Now we can see that light at the…


Deep Dive (April 29): New Evidence in NY Gov. Cuomo’s Nursing Home Scandal

Former President Donald Trump floats the idea of running for office again and hints at potential running mates. This comes after President Joe Biden’s first big speech in front of the joint sessions of Congress Wednesday night. Biden painted America’s future as hopeful, saying “America is rising anew.” Minutes after President Biden’s speech to Congress, Senator Tim…


Opinion: A Few Words With Secret Agents Who Stalked Hong Kong Epoch Times Reporter

Commentary Zhen Liang, also known as Sarah, is an Epoch Times Hong Kong edition reporter who was stalked by a suspected CCP (Chinese Communist Party) secret agent on her way to an interview on April 26. Realizing the man had been following her, Liang asked him, “Are you a reporter from Ta Kung Pao?” The…


A Few Words With Secret Agents Who Stalked Hong Kong Epoch Times Reporter

Commentary Zhen Liang, also known as Sarah, is an Epoch Times Hong Kong edition reporter who was stalked by a suspected CCP (Chinese Communist Party) secret agent on her way to an interview on April 26. Realizing the man had been following her, Liang asked him, “Are you a reporter from Ta Kung Pao?” The…


You’ll Want to Make a Batch of This DIY Upholstery Cleaner

While we have lots of DIY cleaner recipes in our “Everyday Cheapskate” arsenal, a reliable upholstery cleaner was missing. Now, we can check it off the list with this new handy, effective DIY recipe for homemade upholstery cleaner. You’ll need: Fels-Naptha laundry bar soap, borax, and boiling water (the former two are available in most…


Chinese Public Accuses CCP of Turning on Tesla

Recently, Tesla in mainland China has become a hot topic in the news. Especially after a vehicle owner recently made a scene at a Shanghai Auto Show, the Chinese Communist Party’s official media took the opportunity to suppress Tesla. On April 19, the first day of the Shanghai Auto Show, a woman wearing a T-shirt with…


Irvine Police Battle Rise in Modified Car Exhausts

Police in Irvine, Calif. say modified exhaust citations have increased substantially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The citations are up a lot,” Irvine police Sgt. Karie Davies told The Epoch Times. “Pre-pandemic, it was about 100 [per year]. And right now we’re at about 400 since the pandemic. “[Police] continue to focus enforcement efforts to curb this…


Texas AG: More Lawsuits Coming to Biden Administration Over Border Crisis

MISSION, Texas—Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is teeing up more lawsuits against the Biden administration for not enforcing immigration law. With five lawsuits already filed, Paxton said he hopes to force the administration to follow the laws Congress has in place. “There’s a reason that we’ve sued the Biden administration five times over…