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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Dale Caldwell steps down as New Jersey lieutenant governor after harassment probe

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after investigators substantiated sexual harassment and ethics violations, an exit Gov. Mikie Sherrill forced months into their Democratic administration. Gov. Mikie Sherrill stood in Trenton and accepted the resignation of her own lieutenant governor after an independent investigation documented serious, repeated breaches of state policy. Caldwell submitted […] The post Dale Caldwell steps down as New Jersey lieutenant governor after harassment probe appeared first on American Almanac .

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after investigators substantiated sexual harassment and ethics violations, an exit Gov. Mikie Sherrill forced months into their Democratic administration. Gov. Mikie Sherrill stood in Trenton and accepted the resignation of her own lieutenant governor after an independent investigation documented serious, repeated breaches of state policy. Caldwell submitted his resignation that afternoon. Sherrill took it on the spot. Fox News reported that the probe found sexual harassment and ethical lapses against Caldwell, who also held the secretary of state post overseeing elections. With midterms 39 days away, Sherrill moved fast to fill the vacancy. She named state comptroller Shirley Emehelu as…Open

What was the cost to taxpayers for the independent review that investigated Dale Caldwell?
Taxpayers covered the $50,000 cost of the review.
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Who was appointed to serve as acting secretary of state following Dale Caldwell's departure?
Governor Mikie Sherrill named state comptroller Shirley Emehelu as the acting secretary of state to fill the vacancy.
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How did Governor Mikie Sherrill handle the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell?
Governor Mikie Sherrill forced the exit by setting a one-day deadline for his resignation, which Caldwell submitted on a Friday afternoon, which she accepted on the spot.
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In addition to sexual harassment, what other ethical lapses were found in the investigation led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino?
The 61-page probe found that Caldwell used his official email to try to secure a senior state promotion for a secret girlfriend, tasked aides with helping him find a "first lady," and used his title to bring personal guests, including his girlfriend, to at least seven ticketed events at no cost.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - White House salutes Archbishop Fulton Sheen as Church moves him closer to sainthood

The White House honored Archbishop Fulton Sheen on his beatification day, praising the TV priest who converted thousands and challenged communism from American living rooms. A White House statement posted September 24 celebrated the American archbishop on the same day the Catholic Church advanced him toward sainthood. Beatification is the formal step that typically comes […] The post White House salutes Archbishop Fulton Sheen as Church moves him closer to sainthood appeared first on American Almanac .

The White House honored Archbishop Fulton Sheen on his beatification day, praising the TV priest who converted thousands and challenged communism from American living rooms. A White House statement posted September 24 celebrated the American archbishop on the same day the Catholic Church advanced him toward sainthood. Beatification is the formal step that typically comes after the Church credits a miracle to a candidate’s intercession and before full canonization as a saint. Breitbart News reported the honor alongside coverage of the ceremony itself, held Thursday in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Dome at America’s Center. Officials chose the larger venue because Sheen’s home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, lacked space for the expected…Open

What is the difference between beatification and full canonization in the Catholic Church?
Beatification is a formal step that typically occurs after the Church credits a miracle to a candidate’s intercession and serves as the stage before full canonization as a saint.
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How did the White House characterize Archbishop Fulton Sheen's use of media?
The White House presented Sheen as a media pioneer who used a chalk stick and blackboard to bring Christian teachings into prime time to a world threatened by the forces of communism, helping to preach the Gospel and bring souls closer to Christ.
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What were some of the media achievements of Archbishop Fulton Sheen during his television program “Life Is Worth Living”?
Archbishop Sheen was a primetime sensation who outdrew entertainment giants Milton Berle and Frank Sinatra in weekly ratings, won an Emmy for Most Outstanding Television Personality, and appeared on the cover of Time magazine.
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What was the specific miracle that led the Catholic Church to move Archbishop Fulton Sheen closer to sainthood through beatification?
The beatification rested on the miracle of James Fulton Engstrom, a newborn who was born at home without a pulse. While medical workers were about to declare the baby dead, the infant was resuscitated after his parents and others prayed to Archbishop Sheen, who had died in 1979, for heavenly intercession.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - California Democrat draws endorsement from activist who said ‘evil Jews run the world’

A California Democratic House hopeful has taken backing from an activist who claimed “evil Jews run the world,” and his campaign is now racing to separate itself from the hate. Fox News Digital reported that Adina Flores, a self-described civil rights advocate with more than 144,000 Instagram followers, is endorsing Eric Jones for Congress in […] The post California Democrat draws endorsement from activist who said ‘evil Jews run the world’ appeared first on American Almanac .

A California Democratic House hopeful has taken backing from an activist who claimed “evil Jews run the world,” and his campaign is now racing to separate itself from the hate. Fox News Digital reported that Adina Flores, a self-described civil rights advocate with more than 144,000 Instagram followers, is endorsing Eric Jones for Congress in California’s 4th District. Flores framed the endorsement around Jones’s promises to combat the sexual exploitation of women. Social media clips show the two have met multiple times. Jones has centered his run on affordability, government transparency, and protecting government-run programs. His online priorities list ending corruption, lowering the cost of living, and “resource…Open

What claims has Adina Flores made regarding the Santa Rosa City Schools?
Flores has attacked the Santa Rosa City Schools, calling them recruitment grounds for "little gay communists" and "liberal prison indoctrination centers." She also claimed a school logo "looks like a p-nis" and told parents their children are "going to be gay and r-tarded" if they attend.
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What are the primary policy priorities and biographical details shared by Eric Jones in his campaign?
Jones has centered his run on affordability, government transparency, and protecting government-run programs, with online priorities including ending corruption, lowering the cost of living, and "resource sustainability" in government. His biography includes growing up in a military family with a disabled father, facing medical debt, Medicaid, and food stamps.
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How has the campaign of Eric Jones responded to the endorsement from Adina Flores?
A spokesperson for the Jones campaign stated that the candidate rejects the bigotry, condemns hate toward Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities, noted that his wife is Jewish and they raise their children in a Jewish household, and stated he has zero tolerance for hateful commentary toward his neighbors or family.
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What specific antisemitic claims has Adina Flores made on social media?
Flores has claimed in an Instagram post that "Evil Jews run the world through Masonic Lodges" and stated in a Facebook video that the world is "literally run by the gay Jewish mafia, the Zionists in Sonoma County" and that "The Jews still run the world."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Christina Hines helped launch Washtenaw program diverting serious felony cases from jail

Michigan Democrat Christina Hines pioneered a Washtenaw County restorative justice program that lets defendants accused of home invasion and serious assault seek alternatives to traditional incarceration. As first assistant prosecutor under Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, Hines helped establish the county’s Restorative Justice Program in 2021. An October 2022 court order formalized the effort, and […] The post Christina Hines helped launch Washtenaw program diverting serious felony cases from jail appeared first on American Almanac .

Michigan Democrat Christina Hines pioneered a Washtenaw County restorative justice program that lets defendants accused of home invasion and serious assault seek alternatives to traditional incarceration. As first assistant prosecutor under Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, Hines helped establish the county’s Restorative Justice Program in 2021. An October 2022 court order formalized the effort, and Hines later described it as the first of its kind in Michigan. Breitbart News reported that the design leaves serious felonies open to case-by-case diversion after charges are filed. Home invasion and assault with intent to do great bodily harm are not automatically barred. Prosecutors may still steer those defendants into a process…Open

What did an October 2022 court order state regarding the use of restorative justice in Washtenaw County?
The October 2022 court order urged a wider cultural shift, stating: "The Court encourages residents of this County to employ restorative justice practices, not only in justiciable matters, but in all aspects of life and law."
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What policy did Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit's office implement regarding cash bail shortly after he took office in January 2021?
Within days of taking office, Savit's office eliminated requests for cash bail, making Washtenaw County the first jurisdiction in Michigan to adopt that policy. A January 4, 2021 report detailed a 20-page directive instructing assistant prosecutors not to request cash bonds in any case.
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What specific crimes are excluded from the restorative justice referral process according to Christina Hines?
In a December 2023 Michigan Bar Journal article, Hines stated that exceptions to the referral process include sexual assault, victimization of children, intimate partner violence, and cases where the prosecutor determines the defendant poses a public safety risk, such as homicides or cases involving gun violence.
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What are the three core steps of the Washtenaw County restorative justice policy?
The three core steps are: 1) The person who caused harm must acknowledge it and take responsibility; 2) The person who caused harm and the person harmed must voluntarily agree on a plan to make amends; and 3) Affected parties who wish to participate work on the causes of the harm and a plan to prevent it from happening again.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - GLP-1 lawsuit: Patient’s lawyer describes life-changing effects from taking drug | Jesse Weber Live

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Several lawsuits have been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers recently, with an emphasis on accusations that the medication can lead to non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION. Todd Engel says he lost vision in his right eye while taking Ozempic for diabetes, but kept taking it because he wasn't warned about a potential connection. Engel’s attorney Grace Chandler, joins “Jesse Weber Live” to discuss. #glp1 #lawsuit #eyedamage "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - White House to unveil new trade agreements between the US and China Monday | Morning in America

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On Monday, the White House will announce new trade agreements between the U.S. and China, including information on when these agreements will go into effect. It is unknown what goods would be impacted by the new agreements. The agreement will impact a set of non-sensitive goods and will be done through the board of trade mechanism that the two presidents established at their last meeting. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Anna Kooiman. Saturday and Sunday starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Trump rejects Iran's 7-day plan to end war | NewsNation Live

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President Trump reportedly privately rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and enter a ceasefire and is considering renewed military strikes against the country after the midterm elections in November. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - What protesters have to say about Netanyahu’s UN address | Kate Pavlich Tonight Full Show

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On “Katie Pavlich Tonight,” massive protests erupt outside the United Nations during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address. We hit the streets to see what protesters had to say. Both President Trump and Xi Jinping seem reluctant to interfere in the AI arms race. Is this the new nuclear deterrent? NewsNation’s Allison Weiner breaks down the latest in former "American Idol" star Caleb Flynn’s trial for the murder of his wife. A lesbian bar is facing backlash after lifting their mask mandate for one night a week. Gun rights advocates sue New Jersey over a gun law that even bans baseball bats and scissors for self-defense. Plus, what’s the truth about Trump’s “war on wildlife”? Chris Dorsey of “Sporting…

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Chaplain serving James Talarico’s church casts doubt on whether Jesus ever existed

A chaplain at Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico’s church said in a video that no one can know if Jesus really existed and that he did not die to save sins, remarks that lay bare the progressive congregation’s approach to core Christian claims. Rev. Babs Miller, listed as an “out” lesbian chaplain at St. Andrew’s […] The post Chaplain serving James Talarico’s church casts doubt on whether Jesus ever existed appeared first on American Almanac .

A chaplain at Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico’s church said in a video that no one can know if Jesus really existed and that he did not die to save sins, remarks that lay bare the progressive congregation’s approach to core Christian claims. Rev. Babs Miller, listed as an “out” lesbian chaplain at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, made the comments in an unearthed video. She returned from retirement in 2022 to serve the church again because she “missed the fun of doing ministry here, and I missed all the people.” Breitbart reported the remarks and Talarico’s long association with the congregation. Miller told the camera that traditional beliefs are optional. “Part of what we encourage here is for people to think…Open

What theological views regarding Jesus have been expressed by the leadership at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church?
The leadership at the church has expressed views that treat core Christian claims as optional. Rev. Babs Miller has questioned the historical existence of Jesus and rejected the idea that he died for the atonement of sins, while head pastor Rev. Jim Rigby has suggested that the resurrection may be a symbol used to make mystery manageable rather than a literal historical event.
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What is the connection between Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church?
James Talarico is a Democratic Senate candidate who has a long association with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, where he has rooted his faith identity. The church is led by head pastor Rev. Jim Rigby and includes Rev. Babs Miller as a chaplain.
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How did head pastor Rev. Jim Rigby describe the resurrection in a 2023 Easter message?
Rev. Jim Rigby described the resurrection story as something humans reshape to make mystery "manageable," suggesting that humans turn mystery into "magic" because magic can be controlled. He suggested that religious symbols might not be symbols of historical events, but rather symbols of the principles by which everything happens.
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What was Rev. Babs Miller's perspective on the virgin birth and the nature of God in the Old Testament?
Rev. Babs Miller stated that the story of the virgin birth comes from pagan beliefs regarding gods impregnating people and suggested that clinging to such stories would offend relatives who want to hang on to "archaic rules." Additionally, she stated that the God in the Old Testament is not a loving God.
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