Strikes

Federal Judge Strikes Down Iowa’s Gender Balance Law on Judicial Nominating Commission

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has ruled that a decades-old Iowa law requiring gender balance on the state’s top judicial nominating commission is no longer constitutional and cannot be enforced. The law, which was implemented in the 1980s, mandates that the commission recommending candidates to fill vacancies on Iowa’s appellate courts must have an equal number of male and female members. The decision came as a result of a lawsuit filed by attorneys from the Pacific Legal Foundation challenging the law, arguing that it violated the equal protection guarantees of the 14th Amendment. … Read more

Controversy Strikes Lawyer Tasked with Prosecuting Trump in Georgia

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ATLANTA, Ga. – The lawyer assigned to prosecute former President Donald Trump’s call with Georgia officials is now facing his own scrutiny. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis selected deputy assistant district attorney John Floyd to handle the high-profile case. However, recent revelations about Floyd’s social media activity have raised concerns about his impartiality. Social media posts made by Floyd indicate a strong opposition to Trump and his policies. Critics argue that these posts could undermine his ability to fairly prosecute the case against the former president. In one instance, Floyd shared an article titled … Read more

Russian Missile Strikes Near Homes in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, No Damage or Casualties Reported

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KHARKIV, Ukraine – Homes in the city of Kharkiv emerged unscathed from a missile attack launched by Russia on Sunday, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The missile landed in a residential district, but no damage or injuries were reported. Nearby Vovchansk also experienced strikes, although there were no casualties thus far. Both cities lie close to the border with Russia’s Belgorod region. In a show of solidarity, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who had sought refuge in a bomb shelter in Kyiv during an air alert, announced a pledge of $37 million to a NATO … Read more

Tragic Pedestrian Fatality Strikes Los Angeles: Martin Romero’s Life Lost near La Cienega Boulevard and Obama Boulevard

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A tragic incident occurred early Monday morning when Martin Romero lost his life in a pedestrian accident near the intersection of La Cienega Boulevard and Obama Boulevard. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the incident took place at midnight, however, details surrounding the circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. Authorities are launching a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this fatal incident. Eyewitnesses will be interviewed, and surveillance footage from nearby establishments will be reviewed to shed light on what transpired that fateful night. Pedestrian accidents continue to … Read more