Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has announced her bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, prompting Senator Mitt Romney to warn his fellow Republicans that Donald Trump is the most likely candidate to win the nomination. Romney believes that the only way to stop Trump is to narrow the field to a two-person race, with other potential candidates including Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, and John Bolton.
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed a bill into law that bans gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors in the state. The bill has been met with criticism from LGBT rights groups and medical professionals, who argue that it will put transgender youth at risk of depression and suicide and deny them access to necessary medical care. The law will take effect on July 1.
A 17-year-old girl tragically died in Moab, Utah after slipping and falling off a cliff while hiking with friends. The Moab City Police Department responded to the scene and, despite their efforts, the victim had already passed away. The Moab Police Department released a statement expressing their condolences to the victim's family and friends, and are currently investigating the incident.
President Biden and the White House have been vocal in their criticism of Republican senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ron Johnson over their proposals that could affect retirement and health care programs. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been particularly vocal in his criticism of Scott's "Rescue America" plan, which proposed that all federal legislation sunsets in 5 years. The Republican senators have responded forcefully, accusing Biden of deceiving the public about where they stand, and the debate between the White House and Republican senators is likely to continue in the coming weeks.
Republican Senator Mitt Romney and Representative George Santos had a tense exchange on the House floor ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, with Romney criticizing Santos for standing in the front aisle given his current ethics investigation. The exchange has sparked debate among political observers, with some questioning why Santos was in the chamber in the first place. It remains to be seen if any further action will be taken in response to the incident.
Colorado State University has apologized for a pro-Russia chant directed at a Ukrainian student-athlete from the opposing team at a Saturday night basketball game. The school has expressed its regret and reiterated its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all participants, students, and fans.
Residents of Enoch, Utah were left in shock Wednesday after eight family members, including five children, were found dead from gunshot wounds in a home…
A family of three adults and five children were found dead inside a home in the rural southwest Utah city of Enoch City Wednesday. Officers responded to a welfare check and discovered the bodies of the eight family members, all of whom had apparent gunshot wounds. The investigation remains active, but city officials said they don't believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.