Cole Lauterbach

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(The Center Square) – The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office announced Monday that it had removed 162,519 voters from its voter registrations. Furthermore, the state also deactivated 37,749 voters. In total, the state removed 200,268 people from being able to vote. “The Secretary of State’s Office takes the transparency, security and accessibility of our elections very seriously, and is focused on supporting the counties’ efforts to clean the voter rolls,” said Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar.

1 week ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach

Dan Caldwell, a top advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was placed on administrative leave. He also had his Pentagon access revoked amid an investigation into unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information, according to government sources. Before joining the Pentagon, Caldwell was affiliated with the Koch-funded nonprofit Defense Priorities. The nonprofit advocates for restrained military use — one of the few policy areas aligning Trump and Koch.

1 week ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach

Washington state lawmakers approved Senate Bill 5375, requiring clergy to report child abuse, even if learned through confession. This would align them with other mandated reporters like educators and medical professionals. The bill has sparked controversy, particularly within the Catholic Church, where breaking the seal of confession results in excommunication, and some clergy say they are willing to face jail rather than violate this sacrament.

1 week ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach

President Donald Trump is handing control of much of the nation’s southern border to the U.S. military. Trump says the border is “under attack” from various threats. The military will focus on border wall construction and security monitoring equipment. The order comes amid some of the lowest border crossings in years. The U.S. military will soon take control of large swaths of land along the southern border.

1 week ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach

One of Chicago’s largest Cinco de Mayo events is being canceled. Organizers blame President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Last year’s parade was shut down after gunfire erupted on the parade route. The parade has been canceled prior to 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and local political disagreements. Officials in Chicago are canceling this year’s Cinco de Mayo parade. Organizers blame President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and their effect on the Hispanic community.