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FreedomWorks, once influential conservative group, blames Trump after announcing it’s shutting down: report

FreedomWorks, the once influential conservative group that helped spur the tea party movement, is reportedly shutting its doors and blaming the influence of Donald Trump for its demise.FreedomWorks President Adam Brandon told Politico in an exclusive interview published Wednesday that the group has dissolved, “effective immediately.” Wednesday marked the last day for the organization’s roughly two dozen staff members.

Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases

Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council on Wednesday.When shelter is not available, the same penalties apply for blocking sidewalks, using gas heaters or starting fires, or having belongings more than 2 feet (0.6 meters) outside of tents.

Wisconsin Dems invest $7M in TV ads for 5 key state Senate races

Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend $7 million on television ads in five state Senate races they believe are key to regaining control of the chamber.The State Senate Democratic Committee said Wednesday that the buy will target races in Milwaukee’s northern suburbs, the rural areas north of Madison, the Fox Cities, Green Bay and La Crosse.Republicans currently hold a 22-10 supermajority in the 33-seat Senate, but Democrats hope new district boundaries Gov.

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

Pete McCloskey — a pro-environment, anti-war California Republican who co-wrote the Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day — has died. He was 96.A fourth-generation Republican “in the mold of Teddy Roosevelt,” he often said, McCloskey represented the 12th Congressional District for 15 years, running for president against the incumbent Richard Nixon in 1972.

Bill to expand Florida’s ‘Safe Haven’ law now on DeSantis’ desk

Legislation to expand Florida’s “Safe Haven” policy is now awaiting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature after passing through the state legislature.The existing “Safe Haven” law made it legal to surrender unwanted infants, as long as they are given up unharmed to certain drop-off locations, including hospitals and fire stations.The expanded bill would give women 30 days to drop off the newborn, up from the current seven-day time limit.

‘Squad’ member Rep. Tlaib calls for Netanyahu’s arrest; GOP senators warn ICC of serious repercussions

“Squad” member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., called for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials in Israel for what she called violations of the Genocide Convention under international law.In a press release on Tuesday, Tlaib called out the government of Israel for its ground invasion of Rafah, linking the U.S. to the attack because of funding it provided.

DC mayor, police chief to testify before House lawmakers on George Washington University protests

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and police chief Pamela Smith will testify before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday to discuss ongoing anti-Israel protests and an encampment on the campus of George Washington University (GWU).The mayor’s office confirmed to Fox News Digital Tuesday that the mayor and the police chief will testify at the hearing. The confirmation comes after Rep. James Comer, R-Ky.

With 2024 presidential contest looming, Georgia governor signs new election changes into law

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Tuesday that makes additional changes to Georgia’s election laws ahead of the 2024 presidential contest in the battleground state, including defining probable causes for removing voters from the rolls when their eligibility is challenged.Republican activists — fueled by debunked theories of a stolen election — have challenged more than 100,000 voters in the state in recent years.

GOP secretary of state who spoke out against election denialism wins JFK Profile in Courage Award

Kentucky Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams, who worked to expand early voting in the Bluegrass State and has spoken out against election denialism in his own party, has been chosen to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award this year.In its announcement Monday, the JFK Library Foundation said Adams was recognized “for expanding voting rights and standing up for free and fair elections despite party opposition and death threats from election deniers.

Dem lawmaker’s response to Kristi Noem’s Kim Jong Un controversy blasted as racist

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., found himself in hot water Monday after he was accused of perpetuating a racist stereotype about Asians in a now-deleted post on X.The post had been in response to a CBS Mornings’ interview with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, discussing her request to remove an excerpt from her forthcoming book, “No Going Back,” about supposedly meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights

Minnesota lawmakers launched their debate Monday on far-reaching legislation to amend the constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights.The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment would be among the nation’s most expansive protections of abortion and LGBTQ rights if it is approved by lawmakers this session and then by voters on the 2026 ballot.MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS INITIATE DEBATE ON PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE BILLOver 100 people crammed into the legislative hearing room Monday.

Signatures submitted in bid to bring California-style ‘Top 2’ primaries to South Dakota

Supporters of a “top two” primary election system in South Dakota that would replace the current partisan process with one open to all voters have submitted thousands more petition signatures than required to bring a vote this fall on their ballot initiative.On Monday, South Dakota Open Primaries sponsors said they submitted petitions with 47,000 signatures to Secretary of State Monae Johnson’s office.

Biden campaign co-chair brushes off Sanders’ comparison of campus chaos to Vietnam: ‘Over-exaggeration’

President Biden’s co-chair for the 2024 campaign brushed off Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ comparison of the rampant anti-Israel protests on college campuses to the 1968 election, arguing Biden could be handling his own Vietnam situation. The national co-chair of Biden’s campaign shut down Sanders’ comparison in comment to CNN on Sunday, calling it an “over-exaggeration.

‘Stop the invasion’: Migrant flights in battleground state ignite bipartisan backlash from lawmakers

Democrat and Republican lawmakers in a crucial battleground state are “deeply troubled” after a group of illegal immigrants were flown to the Big Sky Country on a late night flight.Five migrants, reportedly from Venezuela, were flown from New York to Kalispell, Montana Wednesday night into Glacier Park International Airport, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Georgia senators find little oversight over how Fani Willis spends taxpayer dollars: ‘Like the Wild West’

Georgia lawmakers heard testimony Friday that caused one Republican senator to express concern that there’s little oversight of how Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis uses her $36.6 million budget.State Sen. Bill Cowsert, a Republican representing Athens and chairman of the committee, questioned Fulton County Commissioner Robb Pitts and Fulton County Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whittmore about how the DA’s office receives and spends its funds.

Dean Phillips becomes first House Democrat to call on Rep. Cuellar to resign after indictment

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., became the first House Democrat to call on Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, to resign, hours after Cuellar was indicted on bribery and money laundering charges. “While the bar for Federal indictment is high, trust in our government is low,” Phillips said in a statement posted to his social media. “That’s why office holders and candidates under indictment should resign or end their campaigns, including Sen.

Border Patrol sector stops hundreds of Chinese illegal immigrants in just two days as numbers soar

One Border Patrol Sector has seen over two hundred Chinese migrants on two separate days this week, which by itself outpaces the entire number of total Chinese migrants encountered in Fiscal Year 2021.A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) source told Fox News that on May 1 and May 2, Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector apprehended over 200 Chinese nationals each day.On Thursday, agents encountered 223 migrants, after encountering 262 on Wednesday.

Fox News Politics: Mr. Broke It

Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. What’s happening? – Trump’s criminal trial wraps up its third week- University president breaks silence on anti-Israel agitators- Only pro-life Dem in Congress indicted During the 11th day of the criminal trial in the case N.Y. v.