Fort Pierce City Commissioner James Taylor, 38, was arrested and charged with two dozen felonies after allegedly sexting a 12-year-old girl in Illinois. The investigation began in August 2024 when the girl’s mother reported inappropriate contact on Snapchat, including Taylor sending nude images of himself and requesting the same. Detectives traced the messages to Taylor’s IP address, leading to his arrest during a traffic stop. Taylor, who reportedly admitted his involvement and expressed remorse, is facing charges related to the transmission and solicitation of harmful materials and child pornography, and further investigations are ongoing.
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Rep. Mark Green’s last day in office was Sunday, leaving four vacancies in the House of Representatives. Green, a Republican from Tennessee, announced his retirement last month, citing an opportunity in the private sector. His departure leaves the House with 219 Republicans and 212 Democrats. Green has endorsed Matt Van Epps to replace him, and several other Republican candidates have announced their campaigns as well.
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Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is scheduled to be deposed in a civil suit concerning the sex abuse scandal at Ohio State University, where he served as assistant wrestling coach. The deposition stems from allegations that Jordan was aware of sexual assaults perpetrated by Dr. Richard Strauss but failed to protect student wrestlers. The plaintiffs, who include former students, allege that they discussed the assaults with Jordan and other staff members. Jordan has consistently denied any involvement in the alleged cover-up, though survivors like Steve Snyder-Hill express skepticism given the proximity of Jordan’s locker to Strauss.
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During a Wednesday press conference, Democratic lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, publicly criticized Republican representatives who supported the “one big, beautiful” tax and spending bill. They specifically targeted Republicans in swing districts, listing how many constituents would lose access to healthcare and food assistance as a result of the legislation. The Democrats highlighted specific examples, such as Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Rep. Scott Perry, Rep. David Valadao, and Rep. Young Kim, to exemplify the impact on their constituents. The bill passed through the Senate with a tie-breaking vote and is now being reviewed by the House.
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In a significant development, Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, voted in favor of the sweeping tax and spending package but has urged the House to revisit the bill. Her crucial vote allowed the bill to narrowly pass the Senate. Despite her support, Murkowski expressed concerns, particularly regarding the bill’s impact on Alaska’s vulnerable populations and indicated a need for further revisions. The bill now faces uncertainty as it moves to the House, where Republicans are divided on key aspects. The legislation includes extensions of Trump-era tax cuts, a debt ceiling hike, and significant changes to Medicaid, SNAP, and clean energy funding.
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The Senate narrowly approved President Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending bill, securing a significant victory for the administration after a lengthy series of amendment votes. The measure passed with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, while several Republicans and all Democrats opposed it. This legislation, dubbed the “big, beautiful bill” by the GOP, includes increased spending for border security, defense, and energy production, alongside extended tax cuts. Despite concerns regarding the impact on the federal deficit and potential cuts to healthcare programs, the bill now goes to the House for final approval, with a July 4 deadline for the President’s signature.
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Lawmaker Mike Lawler’s town hall meeting was disrupted by constituents protesting his stance on presidential authority regarding tariffs, leading to several attendees’ removal by security personnel. This incident, captured on video and photos, follows a previous contentious town hall where Lawler faced accusations of dishonesty. Lawler, a Republican representing a swing district, is notable for continuing to hold these public forums despite the increasingly hostile responses. The use of state troopers, rather than private security, in removing protestors has prompted calls for an investigation.
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Jamaica’s renewed push to become a republic, abandoning its ties to the British monarchy, is a significant development sparking considerable debate. The core issue is straightforward: replacing King Charles III, the symbolic head of state, with a Jamaican citizen. This isn’t about severing ties with the Commonwealth; many Commonwealth nations are republics. Ireland, for instance, provides a successful model of a parliamentary republic with a ceremonial president, a system Jamaica appears to be emulating.
The central question revolves around the perceived benefits. Critics argue that the transition is costly, time-consuming, and ultimately inconsequential to the actual governance of Jamaica. The current Governor-General, appointed by the King on the Prime Minister’s advice, effectively mirrors the arrangement with a President elected by the legislature – essentially allowing the ruling party to choose the head of state.… Continue reading
Mike Davis, a prominent Republican lawyer and potential Attorney General candidate, has expressed a desire for retribution against Democrats following the recent election. His tweets, which he claims are “trolling,” depict a desire for severe punishment and call for “burning” and “throwing off the wall” political opponents. Davis, who has previously called for imprisoning journalists, rejects the notion of unity and instead celebrates the Republican victory, claiming that Democrats “tried to kill Trump.”
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