Senate GOP moves on Save America Act — the likely doomed voter ID bill Trump wants above all else

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans forged ahead with President Trump’s premier legislation to tighten voter eligibility for federal elections — despite defections from some in their party and united opposition from Democrats. A motion to advance the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act passed in a 51-48 vote on Tuesday afternoon. All Democrats and one Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), voted against a motion to debate the bill that would require photo ID when casting ballots and proof of citizenship when registering to vote. While Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-SD) move to open debate on the measure succeeded, it’s…

Matt Vasgersian takes blame for Mark DeRosa’s Team USA WBC controversy

Don’t blame Mark DeRosa. Blame his coworker.  MLB Network analyst Matt Vasgersian took the blame after his colleague turned Team USA skipper landed in hot water last week for saying on “Hot Stove” that the U.S. had already “punched their ticket” to the WBC quarterfinal ahead of their game with…

Deadline quickly approaching for LA28 Olympics tickets

Angelenos dreaming of witnessing the 2028 Summer Olympic Games live better act fast. Registration for the first draw to get tickets to the Games is open until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday — giving fans the chance to score a time slot to buy individual tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, according…

Pam Bondi subpoenaed over ‘possible mismanagement’ of Jeffrey Epstein probe

A powerful House Republican-led committee subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi Tuesday to answer questions about “the possible mismanagement” of the Justice Department’s probe into deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) wrote in a letter to Bondi that his panel was also interested in hearing…

Amazon Big Spring Sale: Top 16 early health and fitness deals

Want to freshen up your workout routine with a snazzy pair of running shoes or brand new sports earbuds? Looking for a quality air purifier to breathe easier this hay fever season? Maybe you need a new electric toothbrush? Rest assured, Amazon has your back. The annual Big Spring Sale…

Airports could be forced to close if Dem DHS shutdown drags on, TSA official warns: ‘We’re fully stretched’

WASHINGTON — Airports across the country could soon be forced to shut down entirely due the Dem-led partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, a top TSA official warned Tuesday. “We’re fully stretched,” acting Deputy Transportation Security Administration Administrator Adam Stahl told “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday. “Frankly, there’s not…

Paramount+ deal: Watch out-of-this-world space documentaries for less

Paramount might be better known for its science fiction franchises like “Star Trek” and “Halo,” but there are plenty of great science documentaries to check out on there. With Artemis II expected to launch in the next few weeks, there’s never been a better time to dive in, thanks to…

Severe glitter illness once spoofed by The Onion is actually a reality

Not all that glitters is gold. Actually, the stuff lining the bottom of your craft drawer is likely bronze — and potentially deadly. Considering how difficult it is to clean glitter out of a rug, it’s no stretch to imagine the challenge of removing it from the lungs.  But that’s exactly…

Gavin Newsom touts ‘most ambitious water plan’ in California history

Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled what he’s calling the “most ambitious” water plan in California history by setting a massive supply target — enough water to power 18 million homes by 2040, which he says will help mitigate “climate-driven extremes.” The plan hinges on Senate Bill 72, which sets a…

Heart disease threat projected to skyrocket in women

A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) included some troubling predictions for the future of women’s health. The forecast, published in the journal Circulation on Wednesday, projected increases in various comorbidities in American females by 2050. More than 59% of women were predicted to have high blood pressure, up from…

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