The president expressed confidence that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war would come “relatively quickly” after the call or that a ceasefire could take place while Russia hosts its Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
Florida's new congressional map, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature, is heading to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis, who proposed it just days ago.
Florida’s new congressional map, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature, is heading to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis, who proposed it just days ago. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Florida’s state legislature has passed a new congressional map in a special session, potentially increasing GOP representation in the U.S. House of Representatives by four seats. The map was approved shortly after a significant U.S. Supreme Court redistricting ruling in Louisiana. DETAIL: The map, put forward by Governor Ron DeSantis (R) just days ago, passed the state Senate on Wednesday, after being passed by the state House earlier the same day. The approval came after a brief delay for state lawmakers to review the Supreme Court’s…Open
Text messages reveal Biden-era DOJ prosecutors joked about prosecuting Catholic nuns who attended a pro-Trump rally.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Prosecutors Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston, both of whom served in the Department of Justice (DOJ) under former President Joe Biden , apparently targeted Catholic nuns for attending the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, 2021, according to recently released text messages. DETAIL: Text messages shared on Wednesday by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA)—who is investigating Arctic Frost, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into Republicans and conservatives—reveal that Biden DOJ prosecutors Cooney and Gaston seemingly targeted Catholic nuns attending the “Stop the Steal” rally. Grassley said the texts demonstrated a “total disdain for equal justice” and an apparent willingness to target people…Open