Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong refused to say whether she still wants to cancel Thanksgiving, pivoting instead to her résumé as a chef and a vague assurance that "views can evolve." CNN host Kaitlan Collins put the question to Hong directly during a Monday appearance on "The Source": "Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should […] The post Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong dodges question on her call to cancel Thanksgiving appeared first on American Almanac .
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong refused to say whether she still wants to cancel Thanksgiving, pivoting instead to her résumé as a chef and a vague assurance that "views can evolve." CNN host Kaitlan Collins put the question to Hong directly during a Monday appearance on "The Source": "Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should be canceled?" Hong, a state assemblywoman from Madison running to lead Wisconsin, answered with everything except a yes or a no. The exchange centered on a 2020 social media post that has resurfaced as Hong campaigns for the governor's mansion. In that post, Just The News reported , Hong wrote plainly: "Cancel Thanksgiving. Should have done this in 1621. If it takes a worldwide pandemic…Open
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ignited a backlash from Trump-aligned figures after delivering a speech calling for immigration reform and praising his relationships with Democratic governors considered 2028 presidential contenders. Mullin, who took over the Department of Homeland Security roughly five months after Kristi Noem's departure, used a speech at the National Governors' Association Summer […] The post DHS Secretary Mullin draws fire from Trump allies after calling for immigration reform alongside Democratic governors appeared first on American Almanac .
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ignited a backlash from Trump-aligned figures after delivering a speech calling for immigration reform and praising his relationships with Democratic governors considered 2028 presidential contenders. Mullin, who took over the Department of Homeland Security roughly five months after Kristi Noem's departure, used a speech at the National Governors' Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City to argue that the country needs lasting changes to its immigration system, remarks that drew swift praise from Democrats and equally swift condemnation from figures in the president's orbit. The DHS secretary told the governors' gathering that the United States has failed to act on the issue for decades.…Open
Michigan has confirmed the first two U.S. deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has now sickened more than 20,000 people across 45 states, with contaminated lettuce from Mexico at the center of the crisis. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed both fatalities in a statement to Fox Weather, saying the two […] The post Two Michigan residents die from parasitic outbreak traced to Mexican lettuce appeared first on American Almanac .
Michigan has confirmed the first two U.S. deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has now sickened more than 20,000 people across 45 states, with contaminated lettuce from Mexico at the center of the crisis. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed both fatalities in a statement to Fox Weather , saying the two residents had "significant underlying health conditions that may have been worsened by the parasite, leading to dehydration." The state declined to release additional details about the deceased, including their identities or the exact dates of death. The deaths mark the first confirmed fatalities from the outbreak, which federal investigators have traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor…Open