Day: November 29, 2023

Fort Worth approves $3.5 million settlement to child who witnessed fatal police shooting

4:57 pm November 29, 2023

A Texas city on Tuesday approved a $3.5 million settlement for a child who witnessed his aunt being fatally shot through a window of her home by a police officer four years ago. The Fort Worth City Council approved the settlement for Zion Carr, who was 8 when Atatiana Jefferson was killed. Zion testified at […]

New Mexico launches advisory council to revitalize efforts in missing and slain Native American cases

4:56 pm November 29, 2023

New Mexico is creating a new advisory council that will be charged with implementing a state plan for responding to cases of missing or slain Native Americans, with top state officials vowing Tuesday that the work will lead to more people being found and families gaining closure. Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement follows criticism […]

Black voters in South Carolina feel Democratic Party has ‘failed them,’ strategists warn

4:16 pm November 29, 2023

Democratic strategists and more warned that Black voters in South Carolina were questioning their Democratic Party loyalty, Politico reported on Tuesday, as President Biden continues to suffer from weak poll numbers. Politico detailed conversations with several Democrats in South Carolina as well as Democratic strategists about the Black vote. The outlet reported that the group […]

Michigan Gov Whitmer signs sweeping green energy bill forcing transition from fossil fuels

4:14 pm November 29, 2023

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark legislative package that requires state power providers to meet some of the most aggressive green energy goals in the country. Whitmer was joined by fellow state Democrats, climate activists and industry stakeholders during a ceremony Tuesday where she signed the seven green energy bills that aim to […]

California Republican doubles down on Israel support after protestors vandalize office: ‘Not going to change’

4:13 pm November 29, 2023

California Republican Rep. David Valadao is standing strong behind Israel following an antisemitic attack on his congressional office in Hanford, where protesters smeared fake blood and plastered “Murdered by Israel” posters on the building’s exterior. “It’s not going to change my position. We’re going to continue to be as supportive of Israel as we possibly […]