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News & Articles By Laura Harris
08/07/2025
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By Laura Harris
Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu from office amid legislative walkout over redistricting
Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Aug. 6 to remove Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, for abandoning his duties by fleeing the state during a special legislative session. At least 50 Texas House Democrats, including Wu, left the state on Aug. 3 to block […]
08/07/2025
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By Laura Harris
Federal appeals court upholds Texas voter ID requirement for mail-in ballots
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a Texas law requiring voters to include matching ID numbers on both mail-in ballot applications and the completed ballots. The rule is part of Senate Bill 1, passed in 2021, which applies to eligible mail-in voters such as seniors and individuals with disabilities. Civil rights groups argue […]
08/06/2025
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By Laura Harris
Poland signs $6.7 billion deal for 180 K2PL main battle tanks from South Korea
Poland has signed a $6.7 billion contract with South Korea to acquire 180 additional K2 main battle tanks in the customized K2PL configuration, enhancing its armored forces and defense autonomy. The agreement includes significant technology transfer, enabling partial domestic production of the K2PL tanks at the Bumar-?ab?dy plant, marking Poland’s return to tank manufacturing after […]
08/06/2025
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By Laura Harris
New Jersey secures record $2 billion PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours and Corteva
New Jersey reached a $2 billion agreement with DuPont, Chemours and Corteva to address PFAS (“forever chemicals”) contamination – the largest environmental settlement in state history. The deal includes $875 million over 25 years for natural resource restoration, $1.2 billion for site remediation and a $475 million reserve fund to protect taxpayers in case of […]
08/06/2025
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By Laura Harris
Federal judge upholds “constitutionality” of Rhode Island’s gun permit law
A federal judge upheld the “constitutionality” of Rhode Island’s concealed carry permitting system, rejecting claims that it violates the Second Amendment. Michael O’Neil and others sued in 2023 after being denied permits, arguing the law improperly restricts their right to carry firearms for self-defense. Plaintiffs cited the 2022 Bruen decision, which struck down New York’s […]
08/06/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump administration ties disaster aid to support for Israel
The Trump administration now requires states and cities to certify they do not boycott Israeli companies to receive federal disaster preparedness and homeland security funding. The rule could affect over $1.9 billion in federal grants, including key programs like the Urban Area Security Initiative, which allocates $553.5 million for terrorism prevention. DHS defines a “discriminatory […]
08/05/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump revives Presidential Fitness Test to “Make America Active Again”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 31, reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools to combat youth inactivity and promote physical excellence. Originally launched by President Eisenhower in 1956 and discontinued in 2013, the test includes physical challenges like sit-ups, pull-ups and sprints, with top performers recognized through national awards. The […]
08/05/2025
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By Laura Harris
U.S. and Ecuador sign security agreement to strengthen law enforcement cooperation
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa signed a memorandum of understanding on July 31 to launch a law enforcement exchange program aimed at fighting transnational crime and enhancing regional security. The program will embed an Ecuadorian officer within the U.S. National Targeting Center to help identify and intercept dangerous […]
08/05/2025
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By Laura Harris
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt details aggressive strategy to block CCP influence and re-shore supply chains
Gov. Kevin Stitt said Oklahoma has shut down attempts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to influence the state, citing growing federal dysfunction that has made states a new target. In June 2024, Stitt issued an executive order directing annual risk assessments and audits of state procurements to protect critical infrastructure from foreign threats, especially […]
08/05/2025
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By Laura Harris
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani brags $2.1B fund for undocumented workers as one of his “greatest victories”
Mamdani drew renewed attention for calling the $2.1 billion Excluded Workers Fund, which provided unemployment benefits to undocumented immigrants, one of his “greatest victories” in a 2021 interview. A self-described democratic socialist, Mamdani’s campaign emphasizes immigrant rights, sanctuary city expansion and legal protections for undocumented residents. He has pledged $65 million in taxpayer funds for […]
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