Alabama senator says Space Command prefers Huntsville for headquarters, but command has no comment – KXAN Austin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Republican of Alabama, said in a tweet Wednesday that the top general in charge of the U.S. Space Command told him during a meeting that Huntsville, not Colorado Springs, Colo., is the preferred location for in its new headquarters. Tuberville’s tweet, which his office also issued in a press release, is the latest twist in the ongoing fight over where the US Space Command should be located. The decision has become embroiled in a much larger political fight between Tuberville and the Department of Defense over the reproductive health care of service members, now…
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Utah to hold election for vacating congressional seat in November – KXAN Austin
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Wednesday that the election to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart will take place in the fall, speeding up the deadline set by state law to ensure that the seat of the six-term Republican. t will remain vacant for more than a few months. Stewart informed Cox, also a Republican, that he plans to resign on September 15. Cox issued a proclamation setting the primary election for September 5 and the general election for November 21. “This schedule will ensure a smooth and efficient transition with minimal disruption to our…
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7:41 PM ET: DOJ tells Trump it’s a target – CNN Breaking News Alerts
7:41 PM ET: DOJ tells Trump he’s a target – CNN Breaking News Alerts – Podcast on CNN Audio 5:00 PM ET: New York looks like Mars, Pence’s announcement, Lionel Messi’s move and more 5 things listen toCNN 5 things Wednesday, June 7 On PC On Mobile Smart Speakers Global US Political Business podcast Hear the news as it breaks, right in your podcast app. From the team behind CNN 5 Things. 7:41 PM ET: DOJ tells Trump he’s a target Breaking news alerts from CNN June 7, 2023 7:45 p.m. EDT The Department of Justice informs Donald Trump that…
Read More »Messi says he will join Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami
MIAMI – Soccer superstar Lionel Messi made it official Wednesday: He’s coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer. After months of speculation, Messi revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish media Mundo Deportivo and Sport. In the interview with Sport, he pointed out that some details still need to be resolved, but that he has made his choice. “After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona, it was up to me to go to the league in the United States to experience football in a different way,” said Messi, the seven-time Ballon d’Or…
Read More »Armed ‘man in crisis’ prompts closure of Phil Trailhead, strong police response
by Central Oregon Daily News Sources | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 A man who sheriff’s deputies said was “in crisis” prompted an alert for the public to stay away from Phil’s Trailhead Wednesday afternoon. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) said the 33-year-old man called 911. He provided enough details for deputies to get a general location. Officers were able to make contact with the man, who allegedly admitted to having a firearm. He allegedly threatened to harm himself and others. As a precaution, the public was urged to stay away from Phil’s Trailhead and those in the area were…
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Breaking news: Chris Paul waived by Suns
© Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The breaking news came out a few minutes ago as Chris Paul has been waived by the Suns, making him one of the best free agents of the offseason according to Chris Haynes. BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns have notified star Chris Paul that he will be waived, making the future Hall of Famer one of the top free agents this offseason, league sources say. @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 7, 2023 There were reports prior to the offseason that suggested Paul was going to be shopped this offseason. With all the speculation, it…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment is ‘nonsense,’ defense team leader says
AUSTIN – Tony Buzbee, a high-powered attorney who will lead the defense of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial, called the allegations false and the proceedings “a farce” during the first press conference in the team on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at the GOP state headquarters in Austin, Buzbee criticized House lawmakers who voted for impeachment and described the investigation into the third-term attorney general as politically motivated and lacking in transparency. . “The articles of impeachment that the House has brought up are nonsense. Just so we’re clear, the charges are false. They’re false,” Buzbee said….
Read More »The Berkeley study looks at the polarized political climate in the US and how to fix it
MAGA sentiments posted in Anchorage, Alaska. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Campaigns for the 2024 presidential election are in full swing, with several Republican powerhouses entering the race, including former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The crowded field of popular conservatives will be narrowed down to one candidate who will likely face off against President Biden, who has announced his re-election bid. The upcoming election follows a tumultuous presidential race in 2020, which was filled with misinformation about voter manipulation that fueled more mistrust between Republicans and Democrats. A new study from the University…
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