Illinois political leaders react to end of cash bail ruling | Local news
The policy on ending cash bail in Illinois continues as the Illinois Supreme Court set the start of the policy for September 18. In early 2021, the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity Act narrowly passed the Illinois General Assembly today. The move, which delayed the implementation of statewide no-cash bail, changed several aspects of the regulation of police and criminal justice policies. Multiple reforms have been passed since then, including in late 2022 to expand the list of violent crimes that could be held pending trial. Despite the changes, state attorneys general across Illinois sued to block the law, claiming…
Read More »John Gizzi on former President Trump’s possible impeachment and political news of the week
07-22-2023T08:01:51-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMGU3XC8wMDFcLzE2OTAwMjc4NDBfMdAxlVXwZMdAxlVXwZMdAxlVXwZMd dAxL eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Newsmax White House Correspondent John Gizzi discussed the House GOP hearing on the Hunter Biden investigation involving two IRS whistleblowers, the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump and other political news of the week. Newsmax White House Correspondent John Gizzi discussed the House GOP hearing on the Hunter Biden investigation involving two IRS whistleblowers, the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump and other political news of the week. Source link
Read More »These politicians are fueling the conversation about 2024 late entry bids – WKRG News 5
Several politicians are fueling speculation that they could make late entries into the 2024 presidential race ahead of what appears to be a possible rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) became the latest figure to raise questions about a White House bid after he released a cryptic video this week that sparked rumblings of a possible third-party campaign. Sen. Joe Manchin (DW.Va.) has raised similar questions in recent months and days. Meanwhile, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has been floated as a possible late entry in the GOP primary. Georgia Gov. Brian…
Read More »We have lousy politicians because running for office is horrible | COMMENT
I am often asked why, in a country of so much talent and imagination, the US political class is so weak. Why are our politicians so uninspiring, not to mention ignorant and oafish? The short answer is because political life is horrible, and potential candidates have to weigh the effect on their families plus the wear and tear of running, let alone winning. I would say three barriers keep good people out of politics: money, the primary system, and media scrutiny. If you have these in order, you must have access to huge funding to be a candidate. Mr. Smith,…
Read More »Political compromise in a polarized America is possible opinion
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series on peace in America. The Constitution was not written overnight. Throughout the course of three months of animated discussion in Philadelphia in 1787, Federalists and Anti-Federalists contested philosophies of government. And even after the Constitution was ratified, several important constitutional amendments ensured additional freedom and rights. This process required compromise and negotiations. Part of the work of making peace involves coming together to create what President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called “inspired solutions“. Doing so in the public square requires weighing…
Read More »Utah politicians rush to endorse DeSantis during Salt Lake City visit: Who’s on the list?
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis picked up a slew of endorsements for his 2024 US presidential campaign on Friday, July 21 as part of his scheduled appearance at a private barbecue fundraiser in Salt Lake City. This is DeSantis’ second appearance in Utah since he headlined the state GOP convention in April. A press event in the Gold Room Friday at the Utah State Capitol preceded the fundraiser in Pleasant Grove Friday evening, with tickets reportedly ranging from $1,000 to attend the barbecue to more than $6,000 for a VIP reception with the governor. Man falls…
Read More »Saturday could bring a break from the triple-digit heat
Grant’s Friday Night Forecast Temperatures will be slightly cooler Saturday afternoon. Warmer temperatures return next week. More parts of New Mexico will see a break from the triple-digit heat Saturday thanks to a cold front moving through the state today. It will be a close call for parts of southern New Mexico like Roswell and Las Cruces, where high temperatures could still reach 100°. There will also be another chance for scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, including thunderstorms in metro Albuquerque. However, the risk of severe weather and flash flooding is lower. Temperatures begin a warming trend again Sunday as…
Read More »4 missing after record downpours on Canada’s Atlantic coast cause flooding
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – Four people are missing after intense storms dumped record amounts of rain on much of the province of Nova Scotia on Canada’s Atlantic coast over the past two days, causing flash flooding, road closures and power outages. Flooding submerged several vehicles, and RCMP spokeswoman Cindy Bayers said two such incidents in West Hants, north of Halifax, had left two adults and two children missing Saturday morning. The two children went missing after the vehicle they were traveling in became trapped underwater, Bayers said, noting that the other three occupants were able to escape safely. Two other…
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