A Rasmussen Reports survey released Friday found that while the majority of likely Democrat and Republican voters agree violent crime in the United States is getting “worse,” the groups’ confidence in Biden’s ability to solve this problem differs greatly. According to the poll, 65 percent of likely voters said violent crime is getting “worse,” 22…
Survey: Majority Say Violent Crime in the US Getting ‘Worse,’ Half Doubt Biden’s Ability to Solve It
Ohio Sheriff Ends Relationship With DHS to Prevent Release of Illegal Immigrants Into Community
A sheriff in Butler County, Ohio, on May 26 announced that his office is ending its relationship with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prevent the Biden administration from releasing illegal immigrants into the community. In a news release on May 26, Sheriff Richard K. Jones’ office said that it has notified the agency…
Appeals Court Blocks Biden Admin From Prioritizing Grants Based on Race and Sex
A federal appeals court this week blocked the Biden administration from prioritizing grants in its restaurant relief program on the basis of race and gender. In a 2-1 ruling, the 6th Circuit Court granted an injunction to a restaurant that sued the Small Business Administration to challenge its use of race and sex preferences when distributing its…
Blacklisted Chinese Surveillance Equipment Companies Secure Regional US Governments as Customers
More than 300 different U.S. government organizations—among them city, county, and town governments, as well as school—have purchased cameras and surveillance systems from two blacklisted Chinese tech companies since August 2019, according to government contract data. The two companies are Hikvision and Dahua Technology, and their recent business deals with U.S. local governments were reviewed…
Chicago Police Told to Weigh ‘Risk’ of Pursuing Suspects in New Policy
Chicago police officers are being told to assess whether it is “worth the risk” to chase down a suspect in a new foot pursuit policy announced by the city’s police department. The new policy will prioritize the immediate safety of officers and those involved in the pursuit, as well as members of the public, according…
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Bill Banning Mask Mandate and COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements in Schools
The Oklahoma House passed a bill on Wednesday, banning the mask mandate in public schools and prohibiting forcing students to get vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines. The state House passed the bill, SB 658, by 76-18 and sent the bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday. The state Senate had passed the bill by 38-8 a…
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Bill Banning Mask Mandate, COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements in Schools
The Oklahoma House has passed a bill banning mask mandates in public schools and requirements for students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The bill, SB 658, passed the state House by 76–18 and was sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 26. The state Senate had passed the bill by 38–8 a day earlier. “For…
Trade Chief Tai Says US Faces ‘Very Large Challenges’ on China
WASHINGTON/BEIJING—U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Wednesday that the United States still faces “very large challenges” in its trade and economic relationship with China that require the Biden administration’s attention across the board. Tai spoke with Reuters in an interview before her first virtual call with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, a meeting in…
Main Inflation Pressure Hasn’t Come Yet, Experts Say
News Analysis The recent uptick in inflation is no cause for panic, although there could be more to come, particularly if the government or the Federal Reserve overreacts, several experts told The Epoch Times. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a proxy for inflation, rose 4.2 percent year-over-year in April—the highest figure reported by the Bureau…
AG Garland Announces Initiative to Combat Violent Crime Spikes
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday unveiled a new three-pronged initiative aimed at combating the surge of violent crime in several U.S. cities in the wake of George Floyd’s death last summer. Garland’s strategy consists of directing the Justice Department’s 94 U.S. attorney’s offices to adopt a set of principles aimed at improving the department’s approach to…
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