Texas anti-abortion activists pushed abortion restrictions in New Mexico, records show
A handful of cities and counties in New Mexico have passed restrictions – with help from Texans Mark Lee Dickson and attorney Jonathan Mitchell.
Trump leads Biden among voters who favored Biden by 10 points in 2020: poll
Voters in a new poll who favored President Biden by 10 points in 2020 have shifted their support to former President Donald Trump, who now leads among the same voters by five points. The poll, which was conducted by the New York Times and Siena College from Feb. 25 to 28, shows Trump with a 48-43 edge over Biden, a slightly larger lead than two-point edge the former president held in the same poll when it was conducted in December. The lead comes despite many of the registered voters sampled indicating they voted for Biden in 2020, with 44% of respondents saying they voted for the president in the last election, compared to 33% who indicated they voted for Trump. TRUMP LEADS BIDEN AMONG HISPANICS, REGISTERED VOTERS OVERALL: POLL The poll shows that Trump has done better work shoring up his base, with 97% of respondents who indicated they voted for him in 2020 saying they plan to do the same this year. Meanwhile, Biden is only garnering the support of 83% of those who say they voted for him in 2020, while 10% indicated they plan to vote for Trump this time around. Those numbers weren’t the only bad news for the president in the poll, which also showed Trump as having a six-point lead (46%-40%) among Hispanic voters, a demographic that until recent years had been a dependable bloc for Democrats. POLL SHOWS BIDEN’S LEAD OVER TRUMP SHRINKING IN 2024 MATCHUP AS CONCERNS OVER PHYSICAL FITNESS GROW Biden is also struggling with working-class voters of color, who according to exit polls, voted in large numbers (72%) for the president in 2020, with only 22% of the group supporting Trump. But that gap has shrunk significantly, the poll found, with Biden only holding a 47%-41% advantage among the same group today. The president also faces an enthusiasm gap compared to Trump, with only 23% saying they would be enthusiastic if Biden were to become the Democratic nominee. Meanwhile, 48% of respondents indicated they would feel enthusiastic about Trump securing the Republican nomination. But the news wasn’t all bad for the president, who polled better with critical independent voters, who currently are split 42%-42% on who they would support between Biden and Trump. Voters also showed concerns about the criminal cases playing out around Trump, with 53% indicating they believe the former president committed serious federal crimes. The New York Times/Siena College poll sampled 980 registered voters nationwide, with a margin of sampling error at plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to Pentagon leak, faces over 16 years in prison
The plea comes after Teixeira agreed to a deal with prosecutors over last year’s leak of classified US military documents. A Massachusetts air national guard member has pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents online, in one of the most serious national security breaches the United States has experienced in recent years. Jack Teixeira, 22, entered his plea in federal court in Boston on Monday after striking a deal with prosecutors that would see him serve from 11 to nearly 17 years in prison. According to the agreement, prosecutors plan to seek the high end of that range, which is capped at 16 years and eight months. Teixeira pleaded guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information relating to national defence. He withdrew the previous plea of not guilty he made in June. The charges stem from last year’s leak of records about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets. The classified records, which were shared on the messaging app Discord, drew global media attention in April. The leak prompted US President Joe Biden’s administration to rush to assure allies that Washington is able to safeguard its national security secrets. Before his arrest in mid-April, Teixeira had been an airman first class at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He served as a cyberdefence operations journeyman or information technology support specialist. He held a top-secret security clearance and, starting in January 2022, began accessing hundreds of classified documents. To share the contents of the records, authorities said Teixeira began by typing out copies that he then published online. Later, he photographed the files, some of which bore “SECRET” and “TOP SECRET” markings. The leaked documents held highly classified information on allies and adversaries, with details ranging from troop movements in Ukraine to intelligence about Israel’s Mossad spy agency. In exchange for Teixeira’s guilty plea, prosecutors agreed not to charge him with further Espionage Act violations. As part of the deal, Teixeira must participate in a debrief about the leaks with members of the intelligence community and the Departments of Defense and Justice. US District Judge Indira Talwani scheduled his sentencing for September 27 and said she would decide then whether to formally accept the deal. Adblock test (Why?)
Pro-Palestinian Jewish group wants to see end of US funding for Israel
NewsFeed Jewish Voice for Peace is determined to see a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US funding for Israel. Since October 7th the group has used mass protest as well as personal calls to US politicians to advocate for changes to US foreign policy – specifically targeting the influence the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has in US politics. Published On 4 Mar 20244 Mar 2024 Adblock test (Why?)
Is the United States misusing its veto at the UN Security Council?
The US has vetoed three resolutions calling for a suspension of hostilities in Gaza since October 7. Nearly five months since Israel launched its war on Gaza, the United Nations has failed to adopt a resolution calling for a pause in the hostilities. Three votes have been held in the Security Council – but the United States has vetoed them all. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the veto as an instrument that’s paralysed the council from taking action on Gaza. Palestine’s ambassador to the UN has said US vetoes have cost Palestinians their lives. The US is one of only five permanent members that can veto resolutions, and it’s been accused of misusing its power. So is use of the veto a hindrance to decision-making in the UN Security Council? And does it serve the agenda of only a select group of countries? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Richard Gowan- UN director at the International Crisis Group Mouin Rabbani – non-resident fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies Carne Ross – adviser for the UN Summit of the Future Adblock test (Why?)
Jim Banks calls on Biden to ‘publicly acknowledge’ Laken Riley at SOTU
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., penned a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday, calling on him to acknowledge the death of Georgia college student Laken Riley during his State of the Union address Thursday night. Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University, was killed last month and the suspect charged in relation to her death is Jose Ibarra, who was found to have illegally immigrated into the U.S. in 2022. “At just six years old, Laken knew she wanted to be a nurse so she could help people. She was living her dream until it was shattered by Joe Biden’s wide open border,” Banks told Fox News Digital in a statement. “This was a totally avoidable tragedy. President Biden owes it to her family and the American people to say her name.” Banks implored Biden in the letter to “publicly acknowledge the Riley family’s tragedy” by speaking about their daughter Laken’s death during the annual address to Congress. GOP CONGRESSMAN INTRODUCES ‘LAKEN RILEY ACT’ TO REQUIRE ICE TO DETAIN MIGRANTS ARRESTED FOR THEFT The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. “As Commander-in-Chief, it is your duty to protect American citizens, and this tragedy highlights the urgent need to address the surge in crime resulting from your negligence at our southern border,” Banks wrote. The Indiana Republican, currently running for the Senate seat being vacated in 2025 by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., further listed what he considered Biden’s failures on the issues of the southern border and immigration. Banks noted Biden’s reversals of Trump-era policies such as “Remain in Mexico,” Title 42, and the building of a border wall. “Your failure to publicly acknowledge this tragedy is unacceptable,” Banks added. Last week, the White House provided a statement to Fox News Digital regarding Riley’s death. “We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Laken Hope Riley,” a spokesperson said. “People should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law if they are found to be guilty. Given this is an active case, we would have to refer you to state law enforcement and ICE.” Biden, himself, has not addressed the death of Riley, despite being asked during a press conference if he bears any responsibility for it following a speech last week. MIGRANT ENCOUNTERS AT SOUTHERN BORDER SURPASS 21,000 IN 72 HOURS, CBP SOURCES SAY “You have a great opportunity to respect the wishes of Laken Riley’s mother by breaking your silence and saying her name at the upcoming State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7, 2024,” Banks told Biden in the letter. Riley’s mother, Allyson Phillips, recently changed her Facebook profile picture to a heart in UGA’s colors of Red and Black, with the hashtag “#SayHerName.” In addition to asking Biden to acknowledge Riley at his SOTU address, Banks also called on the president to “take swift and decisive action to secure the border. You can prevent further tragedies and ensure a safer future for all Americans.”
Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery
The full scope of damage still isn’t known, but some Panhandle residents have returned home. Firefighters continue battling the infernos.
Watch a March 27 conversation on faith and public life
This discussion will feature religious leaders in Houston talking about the guidance they give to those losing faith in our systems and institutions.
Jewish students from across US describe rampant campus antisemitism at House hearing: ‘Wasteland of hatred’
Jewish students from across the country testified about the rampant antisemitism they are facing at their college campuses at a congressional hearing last week. The House Committee on Education invited students to testify about their experiences on Thursday. The students described vicious antisemitic incidents happening at Harvard, Columbia, UC Berkeley and several other universities. “Dirty. Dirty Jew monster. Colonizer. Child killer. These are the names we were given at Stanford. Labels that strip us of our humanity, our dignity and our identity. These are the names a dozen Stanford students hurled in my face one night in November as they surrounded me,” Kevin Feigelis of Stanford University told lawmakers. “They called my people dirty Jews that were disgusting monsters, that makes them sick to look at me. Me, who has been to Israel only once. Me, who grew up in New Jersey, one of the most diverse states of the country. Me, who was raised in a broken household by a single mother. Me, who had to fight tooth and nail to get where I am today. Why? They know nothing about me besides the fact that I wear a kippah on my head. That I am a Jew,” he continued. He added: “It’s open season for Jews on our campuses.” AOC SUGGESTS CUTTING OFF AID TO ISRAEL AFTER US VETOES CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION Another student, Joe Gindi, said antisemitism was surging at Rutgers University as well, arguing that some of the university’s staff and administrators are “complicit” in the spread due to their inaction, and – in some cases – encouragement. LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL SUED OVER ‘RACIALLY DIVISIVE, ANTI-SEMITIC’ IDEOLOGY “It is time to wake up America and understand what is happening on our college campuses,” he said. Shabbas Kestenbaum, a student at Harvard, said he and his classmates are resorting to legal measures. “The situation at Harvard is so bad that we really only had two options. One was to come here, which we are doing, and the other was to hold them accountable in a court of law. We filed a lawsuit. I’m one of six plaintiffs who are making sure that if Harvard won’t amend the terrible plague of antisemitism, that a court of law will. In terms of what you can be doing as United States Congress, number one subpoena, subpoena, subpoena. You would be horrified to see what is going on behind the scenes,” he said. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNS TEACHERS ABOUT PLANNED PRO-PALESTINIAN ‘TEACH-IN’ The students asked to participate in the hearing were Kestenbaum, Gindi and Feigelis as well as Noah Rubin, University of Pennsylvania; Talia Khan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Eden Yadegar, Columbia University; Hannah Beth Schlacter, University of California, Berkeley; Yasmeen Ohebsion, Tulane University; and Jacob Khalili, Cooper Union. Their testimony came just days after California high school students walked out in protest after a Jewish student was called a “dirty Jew” and attacked last week. Danielle Eshed, 15, said a student screamed antisemitic comments before attacking her in late February. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “He called me a dirty Jew, and then I said something out of defense,” Eshed told KTLA-TV Channel 5. “He said he was going to beat me up, and I didn’t believe him until he got up, pushed me and started punching me repeatedly in the neck and the back.”
Rise in Maryland juvenile auto thefts motivates lawmakers to pass juvenile justice bills
The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday designed to improve accountability and rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system in response to an increase in some crimes like auto theft and handgun violations in parts of the state. The House, which is controlled by Democrats, voted 126-6 for the measure, with six Democrats opposing it. The Senate is moving forward with a largely similar bill, with some differences that the two chambers will need to work out. Part of the bill that has been getting a lot of attention relates to how the state would handle auto theft cases involving children between 10 and 12, as authorities in Baltimore have cited an increase in juvenile auto thefts. MARYLAND JUVENILE JUSTICE AGENCY NOW FACING 200 SEX ABUSE SUITS Now, children under 13 can only be charged with violent offenses. Earlier in the session, lawmakers were considering expanding the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to children under 13 for firearms-related offenses, auto thefts, third-degree sexual offenses and aggravated animal abuse. While the measures moving forward in the House and Senate are largely similar, they have made some changes in how they would handle cases involving children between 10 and 12 for auto thefts. The measure approved by the House would direct them into a diversionary program for a first offense, instead of oversight by juvenile services, in hopes of changing their behavior without putting them into the juvenile justice system. “To be clear, we are still in the midst of this process,” said Del. Luke Clippinger, a Baltimore Democrat who chairs the House Judiciary Committee and co-sponsored the legislation. “The Senate has passed this in a different way from the House, and there are going to be further conversations that are going to be ongoing.” For auto thefts, the Senate would use the state’s Child in Need of Supervision process, in which people file complaints about children to the juvenile services department. Sen. Will Smith, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Proceedings Committee, said the CINS process does not allow for informal adjudication. The courts are involved, but children would not go to a detention center. “We think this is the more elegant and proper and balanced approach, but we are going to conference and we’ll see where we land, but that’s where we are right now,” Smith, a Montgomery County Democrat, said, referring to the negotiating process the two chambers enter to bridge differences in legislation. On firearms, Smith said the Senate bill opens up some gun offenses to delinquency jurisdiction, which is discretionary. “Firearms are inherently dangerous, and there are some very limited circumstances in which someone has to be in supervised housing, because their home situation is not good or because the individual is a threat to themselves or our society,” Smith said. Del. Jason Buckel, the House minority leader from western Maryland, said while the House measure isn’t perfect, it makes progress in addressing problems in the current law. “It’s not perfect for me. It’s not perfect for a lot of others here, but I appreciate the work of those that put their time and effort into this to try to come up with something to acknowledge that there’s an issue, that there’s a problem, that we can do better, and I hope and encourage people to support the bill,” Buckel said. Opponents of the legislation contend lawmakers already are eroding reform efforts from just two years ago that limited the crimes children under the age of 13 could be criminally charged in order to address the disproportionate numbers of young minorities mired in the system.