US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map
Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map. Democratic state legislators in Texas have blocked a vote on a United States…
July building permit numbers up more than 35% in Fort Smith metro
Fort Smith metro building activity dropped in July from June, but continues to top 2024 comparisons. Building permits issued in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren totaled $26.643 million, up…
Milei vetoes pension, disability spending increases as Argentina feels cuts
Despite his austerity measures, the president’s party is expected to do well in the crucial October mid-term elections. Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, has vetoed bills aimed at increasing pensions…
Last Call for 8.4.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Redistricting is supposed to be like a leap year: rare, predictable, and mostly ignored until…
Arrest warrants issued targeting Democrats who fled state in effort to stall GOP redistricting plans
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Aug. 4, 202504:46 Now Playing Arrest warrants issued targeting Democrats who fled state in effort…
Jason Shoaf’s Second Chance Act is already saving lives
Some legislation is literally a matter of life and death. Case in point: A Port St. Joe Republican is spotlighting how a bill requiring high school athletes to get heart…
Palestinians distraught over relatives missing at deadly Gaza aid sites
As Israeli-induced forced starvation tightens its grip on Gaza’s entire population, an increasing number of Palestinian families are frantically searching for news of relatives who undertook perilous journeys to get…
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders house arrest of embattled Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Supreme Court has issued a house arrest order for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup. The decision, issued Monday, comes a day…
James Uthmeier appoints Bradley McVay as Statewide Prosecutor
McVay is entrenched in Republican Party legal action. A high-level legal operative in Florida is moving into the Attorney General’s Office to serve as a top prosecutor. Bradley R. McVay…
Demands for justice on fifth anniversary of deadly Beirut port blast
NewsFeed Hundreds gathered in Beirut to mark five years since the deadly port explosion that killed over 218 people, renewing calls for justice and accountability. Protesters urged Lebanon’s leaders to…