San Francisco State University (SFSU) has found itself in the middle of another free speech controversy after blocking a scheduled event by the conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA (TPUSA). The event, titled “How Wokeness is Destroying America,” was to feature TPUSA contributor Jon Root as a speaker. The move by SFSU comes in the wake…

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. It comes after ProPublica revealed billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow took Thomas on vacations worth six figures and bought a property from him. Judiciary Democrats sent a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts which stated, “We urge you to…

The National Football League is seeking help from Congress as it faces a growing problem of drone interruptions during games. Last season, the NFL dealt with over 2,500 drone incursions, nearly double the previous year’s total. “The attitude of most of the stadium personnel that I have talked to over the years is it’s just…

Ukraine’s much anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russian forces could come any day. Don’t expect a major announcement, though. On April 19, in an interview with local media, Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said the government won’t announce the start of the counteroffensive for a few reasons. First, it’s warfare and Ukraine doesn’t want Russia…

Fox News has settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems just ahead of opening statements in the case. And the Iowa state Senate passes a child labor bill expanding hours and types of jobs kids under sixteen can work. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023. Fox, Dominion…

Senate Republicans will not help Democrats temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Feinstein is trying to recover from shingles and her absence is backing up the judicial nominee process. Changing committee membership requires 60 votes. Republicans are accusing Democrats of trying to replace her so they can get liberal judges…

Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said that a lab leak is the only credible explanation for the pandemic. Ratcliffe made the statement in his testimony at a Senate subcommittee hearing on the origins of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 18. “My informed assessment, as a person with as much access as anyone to our…

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday, April 18, aimed at expanding access to affordable long-term care and child care. The order issues over 50 directives across nearly every federal agency. Under the order, the White House asks federal agencies to “identify which of their grant programs can support child care and long-term…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has earned a reputation as one of the GOP’s preeminent culture warriors. He introduced legislation to prohibit Florida’s public colleges and universities from teaching critical race theory and also pushed to cut funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at state schools. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette argues…

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said “no” when asked if he’s interested in being a 2024 vice presidential candidate. He also previously told reporters that he won’t run for president either, and will focus on winning reelection to the Senate. Straight Arrow News asked Sen. Hawley about a Daily Caller report that quoted a Trump campaign…