LOS ANGELES—A man who allegedly fashioned a makeshift flamethrower out of a spray-paint can and lighter and hurled it at a police officer during a downtown abortion-rights march was charged Tuesday with two felony assault counts. Michael Joseph Ortiz, 30, was charged with one count each of assault with intent to commit mayhem and assault…
Man Charged for Allegedly Using Flamethrower Against Police
Capitol Report (June 28): Are Open Border Policies Inviting Tragedy?; US Bans Russian Gold
Dozens of illegal immigrants were trapped in an 18-wheeler in Texas. At least 50 of them died from the San Antonio heat. Republicans are putting the blame on President Joe Biden. With gas prices still lingering at record levels, will the prices come down any time soon? Pennsylvania Congressman John Joyce joins us to discuss….
Capitol Report (June 28): Are Open Border Policies Inviting Tragedy?; U.S. Bans Russian Gold
Dozens of illegal immigrants were trapped in an 18-wheeler in Texas. At least 50 of them died from the San Antonio heat. Republicans are putting the blame on President Joe Biden. With gas prices still lingering at record levels, will the prices come down any time soon? Pennsylvania Congressman John Joyce joins us to discuss….
Australia Could Reopen Its Embassy in Ukraine, Says Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is looking to reopen the Australian embassy in Ukraine, as the Australian government continues to explore additional ways to provide aid to the war-torn country. Speaking prior to talks in Spain for NATO, where the Russian invasion is high on the agenda, the PM revealed his government has…
California Approves Amendment to Codify Abortion for November Ballot
SACRAMENTO—California Assemblymembers voted to bring forth an amendment to codify abortion in its Constitution yesterday afternoon in a 58 to 16 vote. Senate Constitutional Amendment 10 (SCA 10), authored by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), will go before voters in the General Election in November. SCA 10 will expand the state’s current…
LA Unified Approves ‘Student-Focused’ $18.5 Billion Budget Amid Enrollment Decline, Teacher Shortage
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho earned unanimous support from the district’s Board of Education last week on both his 2022–23 budget of $18.5 billion and his long-term vision for K–12 schools in Los Angeles. The LAUSD—the largest school district in California—currently faces several challenges, such as student academic gaps brought on…
Grand Jury: Anaheim’s Stadium Deal Rushed, Lacked Transparency
ANAHEIM, Calif.—A grand jury report found the city’s handing of the $320 Angel Stadium deal was rushed, lacked transparency, and betrayed constituents. “The City Council majority’s inappropriate handling of the Stadium Property transactions betrayed its constituents,” the Orange County Grand Jury said in the report (pdf). Beyond that, the FBI alleged in a court filing…
LIVE 6/29 at 10:30AM ET: Fed May Devalue Currency to Save the Government; Supreme Court Could Overturn Biden’s ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws
The Federal Reserve is currently trying to control inflation by raising interest rates, but this could soon come to an end as another crisis looms: preventing the government from defaulting. In order to save it, the Fed will likely need to print more money, and again feed the inflation it was trying to prevent. Meanwhile,…
6 Tips for Digging Your Small Business Out of Serious Debt
While most people consider some debt to be healthy, too much debt is certainly not good for a small business. It acts as a weight around your ankle, holding you back from accomplishing your long-term financial goals. Serious debt is something that creeps up on a lot of business owners, you’re not alone. But how can…
Two Suspects Dead, Six Officers Wounded in BC Bank Shooting
SAANICH, B.C.—Two robbery suspects believed to be wearing body armour died in a barrage of bullets exchanged with police outside a Saanich, B.C., bank on Tuesday. Six members of the Greater Victoria emergency response team were also hurt, three of them seriously, police said. Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie said homes in the area also…
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