The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is raising the cap on H-2B visas by 35,000 and pledged to add extra security provisions for the guest worker system.
Read the full storyDHS To Allow 35,000 More Seasonal Workers Into the Country
Month: March 2020
Hunter Biden Touted Connections in 2019 While Pitching UCLA Law on Letting Him Teach Drug Policy Course
Hunter Biden touted his political connections in 2019 while unsuccessfully pitching the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law on letting him teach a course on drug policy, emails obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show.
Read the full storyCommentary: Will Chief Justice Roberts Flip on Abortion Like He Flipped on Obamacare?
Supreme Court watchers have been speculating intensely on how Chief Justice Roberts will vote in the case of June Medical Services v. Russo, which was argued yesterday.
Read the full storyTrump Says He Will Block Federal Funds to ‘Sanctuary’ Jurisdictions
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would withhold money from so-called sanctuary jurisdictions after a U.S. court ruled that his administration could block federal law enforcement funds to states and cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Read the full storyDolores Gresham Says She Will Not Seek Reelection
Tennessee State Sen. Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville), who also chairs the state Senate’s Education Committee, said she will not seek reelection this year, according to a press release Gresham put out Thursday.
Read the full storyTrump’s Remain in Mexico Program to Be Blocked on Section of US Border
A federal appeals court said it will block the Migrant Protection Protocols program within its jurisdiction next week, unless the Supreme Court chooses to wade in.
Read the full storyGov. Whitmer Endorses Joe Biden, Joins Campaign
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday, citing his track record in the healthcare and automotive industries as part of her reasoning.
Read the full storyOhio Gov. DeWine Overcomes ‘The Governator’ Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forces Arnold Sports Festival to Bar Spectators Except for Parents
A bodybuilding competition sponsored by Arnold Schwarzenegger turned into a battle of wills with the governor of Ohio, who expressed concerns about potentially exposing crowds to the coronavirus.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther sent the former California governor/actor and his partner a letter stating they reached an agreement Tuesday to go forward with the event provided there were no spectators. Event organizers, however, moved forward with issuing tickets, passes and other admittences to the The Arnold Sports Festival, which began Thursday and runs through Sunday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Read the full storyOhio State Senate Passes Bill Outlawing Telemedicine Abortion Procedures
The Ohio State Senate passed a bill Wednesday banning telemedicine abortion procedures.
Read the full storyPoll: Michigan Dems Favor Biden Over Sanders, Name ‘Beating Trump’ Top Priority
A new Michigan poll predicts former Vice President Joe Biden will emerge victorious over Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in Michigan’s Democratic primary.
Read the full storySt. Paul City Council Passes Resolution Recognizing ‘Abortion Providers Appreciation Day’
The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved of a resolution Wednesday night to recognize March 10 as “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day” in the city.
Read the full storyVice President Pence Visits 3M to Discuss Coronavirus Response
Vice President Mike Pence visited the 3M Innovation Center in Maplewood, Minnesota Thursday to discuss the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus.
Read the full storyBill Package Could Generate $800 Million to Fix Michigan Roads Without Tax Increase
A new bill package introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives could help fix local roads without increasing taxes.
Read the full storyWilliamson County Coronavirus Patient Flew Home Recently From Boston, Has Child Attending Battle Ground Academy
New reports on the Williamson County man diagnosed with the coronavirus indicate he flew home from Boston, and has a son attending Battle Ground Academy.
Read the full storyTennessee Man Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A 44-year-old Williamson County man and his household contacts remain quarantined at home after he tested positive for the Coronavirus.
This is the first confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Tennessee, according to state officials.
Read the full storyTennessee General Assembly Considers New Search and Seizure Bill
Members of the Tennessee General Assembly are considering a bill that would limit wildlife resource officers’ ability to conduct searches and seizures.
Read the full storyCommentary: The Myth of Joe Biden the Moderate
The Democratic Party’s Washington DC establishment is desperately trying to make Lunch Bucket Joe Biden look like a “moderate” to disguise how far to the Left their party moved during Donald Trump’s first term.
Read the full storyChief Justice Roberts Condemns Schumer for ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Threatening Statements’
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Wednesday remarks were “dangerous” and “threatening statements.”
Read the full storyCarmichael Questions What Separates ‘Mainstream Democrats’ from the Progressives
During the second hour, Carmichael showed that there would be no separation in policy between a Bernie Sanders presidency and a Joe Biden presidency. He went on to explain their differences in rhetoric but noted how their policies would, in essence, produce the same results. Carmichael questioned whether Sanders supporters would get on board a Biden campaign or stay home and not vote.
Read the full storyEight Developments in the Trump Administration’s Response to Coronavirus
President Donald Trump on Tuesday visited the National Institutes of Health’s Vaccine Research Center to learn more about the fight against the coronavirus.
Read the full storyConsumer Financial Protection Bureau Lawsuit Brought to Supreme Court to Decide Whether It Can Operate Independently
At the top of the third hour, Leahy and Carmichael discussed the current lawsuit within the Supreme Court regarding the little known and unregulated Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Read the full storyAnalysis: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s Pitch for the Green New Deal Is Unhinged From Reality
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently gave an impassioned pitch for her “Green New Deal” on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. After stating that her opponents were misrepresenting the legislation, she read the full text of it into the Congressional Record and claimed that the reason it is “so, so controversial” is “because for years we have prioritized the pursuit of profit at any and all human and environmental cost.”
Read the full storyCommentary: The Coronavirus Threats Shows the Need to Reevaluate Free Trade Relationships
Free markets are notable for their efficiency. Over the course of time, they reward greater specialization that yields more production at a lower expense. Markets gave us the assembly line, overnight delivery, and lower prices for necessities like food and clothing.
Read the full storyICE Catches Illegal Alien Accused of Child Rape After NYC Authorities Released Him From Custody
An illegal alien charged with raping a child was released by New York City authorities because of the city’s sanctuary policies, but Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were able to apprehend him shortly afterward.
Read the full storyNeil McCabe Talks Super Tuesday Results and Questions the Quick Endorsements of Biden
During the second hour, McCabe described the Joe Biden win as being manifested by the “invisible hand” of Barack Obama citing the quick endorsements of Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke and Amy Klobuchar. Furthermore, McCabe explained why it was time for Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren to drop out.
Read the full storySen. Schumer Threatens Supreme Court Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch: ‘You Will Pay the Price’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer seemed to threaten two United States Supreme Court Justices during a Planned Parenthood rally outside of the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Read the full storyStates Can Prosecute Illegal Aliens for Identity Theft, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that state governments can prosecute illegal aliens of identity theft, including aliens who use false Social Security numbers to unlawfully gain employment.
Read the full storyPresident Trump Quadrupled His Support Among Minnesota Republicans Tuesday Night
President Donald Trump quadrupled his support among Minnesota Republicans between 2016 and 2020, according to the results of Tuesday night’s Republican primary.
Read the full storySchroeder Details ‘Save Our Students’ Plan Aimed at Youth Suicide Prevention
Rep Andrea Schroeder (R-43-Waterford) detailed her “Save Our Students” plan in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting the plan’s usefulness for students who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Read the full storyMinnesota Republicans Demand Answers After SOS Redirected Voters to Partisan Website
Minnesota Senate Republicans said they want to know “if any law has been broken” after the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website was redirecting voters to a progressive website Tuesday.
Read the full storyFormer Michigan Governor Endorses Biden, Whitmer Under Pressure to Endorse Before Primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is reportedly under pressure to make an endorsement ahead of her state’s presidential primary next.
Read the full storyDave Yost Joins Other State Attorneys General in Supporting States’ Rights to Regulate Drug Prices
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined a bipartisan coalition this week that supports states’ rights to regulate prescription drug prices.
Read the full storyAfter Deadly Tornadoes, Tennessee Officials Warn People to Avoid Scam Artists
Tennessee Attorney General Herb Slatery’s office has warned state residents about potential scams following this week’s deadly tornadoes that claimed the lives of at least 25 people.
Read the full storyBloomberg Drops Out and Endorses Biden
After a disappointing – and in many cases distant – third place showing in the all-important Super Tuesday primary elections, businessman Mike Bloomberg announced Wednesday morning he is suspending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president.
Read the full storyJoe Biden Wins Tennessee Presidential Primary
Joe Biden won the Tennessee Presidential Primary on Tuesday night, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State. This victory was part of a huge night for Biden on Super Tuesday.
Read the full storyU.S. Officials Battle Coronavirus on Multiple Health Care, Economic Fronts Even as Death Toll Reaches Nine
The coronavirus death toll in the United States hit nine on Tuesday, even as more areas around the world report infections.
Read the full storyTennessee’s Congressional Delegation Offers Federal Assistance After Tornadoes
Members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation told Middle Tennessee residents Tuesday they will do everything they can to help the state recover after tornadoes claimed at least 25 lives.
Read the full storyCommentary: Left-Wing Groups Continue to Stop Trump’s Successful Remain in Mexico Policy and Border Wall Construction
During the 2016 campaign, President Trump ran on cracking down on illegal immigration. After years of border security being largely ignored, Trump made it a central issue. After three years in office, it is clear that he is getting results.
Read the full storyNikki Junewicz Describes East Nashville as Tornado Whips Through Downtown Leaving Extensive Damage Early Tuesday Morning
Live from Music Row Tuesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Leahy was joined on the newsmakers line live from East Nashville by Fox 17’s Nikki Junewicz.
Read the full storyCommentary: President Trump and Coronavirus
The attempt to hang coronavirus around the neck of the president is a movement that has gone from a standing start to neck-snapping speed, as opportunities to discredit Donald Trump in the American media generally do.
Read the full storyAmerican Idol Winner and Germantown Resident, Taylor Hicks Gives First Hand Account on Tornado That Swept Through Nashville Last Night
During an extended hour on Tuesday’s The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Leahy reported on the tornado that struck Nashville last night killing several people with more expected to be reported. American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, who lives in the area, gave a special eyewitness report to our sister station.
Read the full storyDonna Brazile Tells RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to ‘Go to Hell!’ in Unhinged Rant on Fox
Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile exploded on Fox News Tuesday morning, accusing RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel of repeating Russian talking points and telling her to “go to hell!”
Read the full storyWest Virginia Gov Signs Born Alive Bill Into Law: ‘At Least We Stand For Life’
The governor of West Virginia signed a bill into law that protects babies born alive through botched abortions and penalizes doctors for allowing these babies to die.
Read the full storyA Coronavirus Vaccine Is in the Works, But It Could Take Sometime to Reach the Public
A number of vaccines are being developed to protect against the coronavirus, with results expected as soon as a few weeks, but it could be a year and a half before a final product hits the market.
Read the full storyBiden Dominates Super Tuesday States, Upsets Sanders in Minnesota
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Tuesday night in Minnesota’s Democratic primary, a shocking upset in what was a tough night for the Vermont socialist.
Read the full storyIlhan Omar Says She’s Tired of Being Called ‘Radical’ at Bernie’s St. Paul Rally
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) spoke to a crowd of more than 6,000 supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Monday night in downtown St. Paul.
Read the full storyMinnesota Secretary of State Apologizes for Directing Voters to ‘Partisan’ Website to Find Polling Places
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon apologized Tuesday after voters were briefly redirected from his office’s “pollfinder” tool to the website of a progressive organization that has endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for president.
Read the full storyTlaib Introduces Charter School Oversight Bill, Says DeVos Turning a ‘Blind Eye to Their Failures’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) introduced a bill last week that she says will promote the “same type of accountability from charter schools nationwide that the law requires of traditional public schools.”
Read the full storyWhitmer Launches Four Task Forces to Tackle Coronavirus in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday the creation of four task forces meant to combat the spread the coronavirus in Michigan and mitigate the impact it could have on Michiganders’ lives.
Read the full storyOhio Bill Proposal Would Protect State Athletes’ Religious Freedom of Expression If Passed
An Ohio state Senator proposed a bill last week that would protect religious freedom of expression for athletes in the state.
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