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NYPD commish admits 'people taking advantage' of bail reform, laments city's 'perception of feeling unsafe' [ad_1] NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell admitted Sunday that people are "taking advantage" of bail reform laws backed by Democrats in the state capital of Albany, while also lamenting that the "perception of feeling unsafe" remains in the Big Apple despite the number of shootings and homicides being "down by the double digits." "What do you say to those who still look at New York City as an unsafe hellscape where not only are the residents cowering in fear, but anyone who visits should cower," MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart asked the commissioner on "The Sunday Show." For the first quarter of 2022, New York City was down in five of the major crime categories, Sewell noted.  "The numbers mean one thing, but when we talk about the numbers, we have to understand that the numbers actually represent peop...

Cori Bush's campaign paid thousands to her husband for personal security services in recent months [ad_1] FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Cori Bush's campaign funneled thousands of dollars to her new husband for private security services in recent months, records reviewed by Online News 72h Digital show. The Missouri Democrat's committee pushed $12,500 to her spouse, Cortney Merritts, between January and the end of March, according to her campaign's newly released filings. During this time, the 'Squad' member also moved $26,000 to the St. Louis-based PEACE Security, which hires several "security operators" with military or law enforcement experience, despite her opposition to them, their website states. Bush has been among Congress' top spenders on private security, which she said she needs because there have been attempts on her life. Since 2019, she's dropped more than a half million dollars into the personal detail, which primarily has gone to P...

Who can beat Manchin in West Virginia? Republicans aren’t sure yet [ad_1] A fight over the direction of the GOP is brewing deep in ruby-red West Virginia as Republicans contemplate what they believe is their best chance to unseat moderate Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. While it’s early in the 2024 cycle, Republicans are already eyeing West Virginia as a reasonable pickup opportunity in a Senate electoral map that’s widely expected to favor them over Democrats. Manchin hasn’t yet said what he plans to do yet. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., is the only declared major candidate in the race so far. His campaign recently got a boost from conservative group Club For Growth, which pledged to spend at least $10 million toward the House Freedom Caucus member. Mooney has also been endorsed by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. But Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appears to be looking toward a more moderate candidate in the state’s popular governor, Jim Justice, who switched parties from Democrat to ...

Montana lawmakers give final nod to statewide TikTok ban, send measure to Gov. Gianforte's desk [ad_1] TikTok could soon be a thing of the past for residents in Montana after state lawmakers passed a bill that would ban the app from personal devices in the state. In a vote of 54 to 43, the Montana House of Representatives voted in favor of a measure Friday that would prohibit the popular social media app that has ties to the Chinese government from operating within the state. The passage of the bill, known as SB419, comes amid growing concern from several lawmakers and voters that the app may be used by the Chinese to spy on certain aspects of American life. The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte, who declined to say Friday whether he plans to sign it into law. A statement provided by spokesperson Brooke Metrione said that the governor "will carefully consider" all bills the legislature sends to his desk, according to The Online News 72h. MONTANA C...

Colorado gov signs laws enshrining abortion, gender change treatments; critics see religious freedom threat [ad_1] The governor of Colorado on Friday signed three bills aimed at protecting access to abortion and what transgender activists have dubbed "gender-affirming care," even as other neighboring states are cracking down on the practices. Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, signed three bills relating to the procedures just as Republican-led states are limiting access to abortions and placing restrictions on gender transition surgeries and other related treatments, including the use of puberty blockers, for minors. "Here in Colorado, we value individual freedoms, and we stand up to protect them," Polis tweeted. "I’m proud to sign these bills today to further Colorado’s reputation as a beacon of freedom and choice." One of the bills would prevent the state from recognizing any prosecutions or lawsuits related to anyone who receives or assists in abort...

Donald Trump Jr. opposes Bud Light boycott, citing company's donations to Republicans [ad_1] Donald Trump Jr. defended beer conglomerate Anheuser-Busch on his podcast Thursday, urging listeners not to continue boycotting the company. Trump claimed that the company was too "iconic" to continue boycotting, and that the executives have learned a lesson. "So here’s the deal. Anheuser-Busch totally sh*t the bed with this Dylan Mulvaney thing. I’m not, though, for destroying an American, an iconic company for something like this," Trump Jr. said. BUD LIGHT'S DYLAN MULVANEY CONTROVERSY HITS RURAL DISTRIBUTORS AS BRANDING GURU THINKS CONSUMERS ARE CONFUSED A picture of the commemorative Bud Light can featuring TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney.  (Dylan Mulvaney/Instagram) The beer company has faced intense criticism in recent weeks following the announcement it was partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. "When I actually look into it, I...

Homecoming: DeSantis family visits Florida first lady's elementary school, favorite burger joint in Ohio [ad_1] EXCLUSIVE : Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family visited first lady Casey DeSantis’ hometown in Troy, Ohio, this week, touring her elementary school and paying a visit to a favorite local diner for hamburgers and milkshakes between political events in the Buckeye State. The governor and first lady, along with their children Madison and Mason, took a trip down memory lane Thursday between speaking events for the Republican governor in Akron and West Chester Township. According to DeSantis’ office, the family visited K’s Hamburger Shop, a favorite local eatery of Casey DeSantis growing up, and met with employees and diners. They also looked through the first lady’s yearbook over burgers and milkshakes. RON DESANTIS SPEECH TO NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS MOMENTARILY INTERRUPTED BY PROTESTERS Gov. Ron DeSantis, first lady Casey DeSantis and their children visit Heyw...

Andrew Cuomo blasts far left Dems for being soft on crime, harming minorities they claim to represent [ad_1] Disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who at one time was widely discussed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate, took the far left to task for being soft on crime, arguing progressives are hurting the very people they claim to represent with their approach to criminals. "Democrats: When you ignore crime, you hurt the people you represent," Cuomo tweeted Thursday, along with a clip from Quake Media, the platform that hosts his podcast "As a Matter of Fact." The video, titled "Ignoring Crime: The opposite of progress ,"  was posted to Cuomo's YouTube channel. "The far left doesn't want to talk about crime," said Cuomo. "They don't want to hear the word crime spoken." NADLER DISMISSES 'ESSENTIALLY FRAUDULENT' CLAIMS FROM REPUBLICANS ABOUT CRIME IN NYC "There is no crime problem,...

Chinese Embassy emails House Republican staff expressing 'grave concern' with COVID-19 origins hearing [ad_1] An official with the Chinese Embassy in the United States emailed a staff member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, expressing China's "grave concern" with an upcoming hearing on the origins of COVID-19. In an email sent on Friday at 2:15 a.m., Li Xiang, the Chinese Embassy's liaison to Congress, emailed the staff member regarding the subcomittee's hearing on April 18, which is titled "Investigating the Origins of COVID-19, Part 2: China and the Available Intelligence." "I am Counselor Li Xiang with the Chinese Embassy in the US. I am reaching out to express our grave concern regarding the COVID-19 Origins hearing to be chaired by Congressman Wenstrup on next Tuesday. According to the announcement, the hearing is to examine 'China's complicity in the COVID...

Nadler dismisses 'essentially fraudulent' claims from Republicans about crime in NYC [ad_1] Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., says he will attempt to dismiss claims from Republicans about rising crime rates in New York City as he defends Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg during a field hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee next week. Slated to take place in the Big Apple on Monday, the committee said this week the hearing will "examine how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents." But Nadler isn't on board with the notion that Bragg is responsible for a rise in crime, or if there's even a rise in crime at all, according to comments he offered to the New York Post. "We will show the essentially fraudulent nature of what Jim Jordan and company are claiming about the crime rates in New York and compared to other cit...