Day: February 26, 2025

Gov. Glenn Youngkin offers support to federal workers fired by DOGE: ‘We care about you’

12:56 pm February 26, 2025

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin appears to be following through with a promise to help federal workers find new employment after their jobs were cut by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The Republican governor has announced a new website to assist them find employment in the Virginia government on virginiahasjobs.com. “We care about you,” […]

Funeral held for Shiri Bibas and her sons after their remains handed over by Hamas

11:49 am February 26, 2025

A funeral procession for a mother and her two young sons is being held Wednesday morning in Rishon Lezion, Israel, after their remains were turned over by Hamas last week. The remains of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir were handed over to Israeli authorities late last week as part of an ongoing […]

Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard projected to lose primary in landside

11:06 am February 26, 2025

Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard, a Democrat, is projected to lose in a landslide in the village’s mayoral primary held on Tuesday amid various scandals and allegations of corruption. The embattled mayor predicted earlier on Tuesday that she would win in a landslide, according to Fox 32, but challenger Jason House overwhelmingly defeated Henyard in […]

Georgia bill passed in state Senate likened to ‘DOGE Lite’

10:32 am February 26, 2025

The Georgia state Senate passed a bill on Monday that they are referring to as “DOGE lite.” Senate Bill 28, Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025, has the goal of reducing costs and increasing accountability for state agencies by having them review and update rules and regulations every four years. During the vote, Democrats were […]

Maine legislature censures Rep. Laurel Libby for pointing out trans athlete who won girls’ competition

8:25 am February 26, 2025

The Maine House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Laurel Libby Tuesday night for a recent social media post pointing out that a transgender high school athlete won a girls’ competition. The Maine House’s Democratic majority, led by Speaker Ryan Fecteau, passed the censure resolution Tuesday night in a 75-70 vote. Libby is now no […]