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Bob Vander Plaats, the conservative evangelical kingmaker in Iowa politics, now knows what happens when you take your Republican presidential showcase to Tucker Carlson. Jesus is out. Vladimir V. Putin is there. Mr. Carlson was assigned to interview six Republican presidential candidates at the Family Leadership Conference in Des Moines on Friday. Consequently, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine became the dominant topic of debate, on a day when Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa used the event to sign a near-total abortion ban. In the hands of Mr. Carlson, the former Fox News anchor who was recently fired, Ukraine became the bad…

GREENVILLE – This month’s meeting of the Darke County Independent and Democratic Women’s Club will be a fun evening of “Potluck, Postcards and Politics.” After introductions by officers and board members and some updates, everyone will be able to socialize, have snacks and write postcards to Ohio voters reminding them of the importance of voting NO on #1 during the August 8 special election. Everyone is asked to bring food and/or drink to share. Postcards and stamps have been given (but always more appreciated) and messages and addresses will be provided. The Independent and Democratic Women’s Club of Darke County…

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent at least $15.2 million in the first half of the year to tackle “illegal immigration,” drawing on a $500 million state fund that was put on the its availability for emergency use, according to the records. The cost of DeSantis’ immigration efforts is not fully known, but records obtained by the Times/Herald provide a snapshot of how the Republican governor has been using state resources this year to respond to an issue that has been central to the his presidential campaign. Since January, DeSantis has spent $4.5 million to support the Florida National…

Eye on Politics: A deal on property tax relief at the Texas Capitol 36:52 NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan reached an agreement to offer Texans property tax relief after their month-long standoff on Capitol Hill. The Democratic primary for the US Senate against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz has intensified. And conservative groups have launched billboards and a website to defend ousted and suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink covers these stories and more on this week’s episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: July 14)….

Rep. Jen Kiggans, a minivan-driving mother and Navy veteran, won election last year in her suburban Virginia swing district after a fiercely competitive race that focused on her opposition to rights to the abortion The issue remains a top priority for voters in her district, and appearing too extreme on it could leave her vulnerable when she faces re-election in 2024. But Ms. Kiggans was one of dozens of Republicans in competitive districts who voted in favor this week. Support adding a series of deeply partisan restrictions to the annual defense policy bill, including one that would reverse a Pentagon…

BOSTON – A juvenile was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy inside a home in the Mattapan section of Boston Thursday afternoon. Walter Hendrick, 22, of Mattapan, will be arraigned Friday in Dorchester District Court on charges including improper storage of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the Boston Police Department and illegal possession of ammunition. Officers responding to a reported shooting at 35 Fessenden St. shortly after 2 p.m. found the 12-year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, city officials said at a news conference. The victim, who has not…

IBERVILLE PARISH, LA (WAFB) – Emergency officials are on the scene of multiple explosions in Iberville Parish. According to Sheriff Brett Stassi, it appears to be near the Dow chemical plant area. Authorities said no injuries have yet been reported. Iberville Emergency Preparedness sent out an alert around 9:40 p.m. telling residents to stay indoors and turn off their air conditioning units. A shelter in place has been issued for a half-mile radius. Right now, LSP will assist with the precautionary closures of LA-1 at Sid Richardson and LA-1 at Bayou Jacob. Officers are on scene and investigating for more…

Reverend Jesse Jackson’s work and activism spans decades, from joining the front lines of the civil rights movement to helping negotiate the release of American prisoners overseas. Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced Friday that Jackson will step down as president of the group, a merger of two organizations he founded and whose national headquarters are at 930 E. 50th. The civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017. The announcement will come at the annual Rainbow PUSH national convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris will address the civil rights organization on Sunday. Here are some…