Lawmakers in Kentucky have taken a significant step toward impeaching a sitting judge, advancing proceedings against Julie Muth Goodman following a committee decision on Wednesday. After a closed-door session lasting about an hour, the impeachment committee announced it would move ahead with drafting formal articles of impeachment against the Fayette County circuit judge. The effort … Read more
A senior official from the Transportation Security Administration has warned that increasing staff absences could disrupt operations at airports across the United States if the situation worsens. Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl said a surge in sick calls among security officers is already causing extended wait times at checkpoints nationwide. He noted that if absentee … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — Security has been increased at Zoo Miami after a series of bomb threats over several days forced repeated evacuations of visitors and staff. On Monday, deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, along with K9 units, were seen stationed near the entrance of the zoo as authorities responded to the threats. Zoo officials … Read more
A proposal aimed at improving school safety in Kentucky has moved forward after receiving approval from a state House committee. The measure, known as House Bill 643, would allow schools to introduce wearable silent panic alert systems for teachers and other staff members. The bill was recently approved by the Kentucky House Committee on Primary … Read more
Political leaders and analysts in South Florida are weighing in after the government of Cuba announced it will release 51 prisoners, a move that came shortly before a scheduled national address by Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel. Experts cautiously optimistic Andy Gomez, a professor of Cuban studies at the University of Miami, said the significance of the … Read more
New polling suggests that Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, and Eric Swalwell are among the leading candidates in the race for governor of California as the state’s June primary approaches. Under California’s primary election system, all candidates compete on the same ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November general election regardless of party … Read more
Two former prison guards in Kentucky are facing criminal charges after authorities say they smuggled drugs into one of the state’s most troubled correctional facilities. According to court records, Dwayne Lee Skaggs, 34, and William Chester Caudill, 32, have been charged in Morgan Circuit Court with first-degree promoting contraband, drug trafficking, official misconduct and engaging … Read more
Former television journalist Eliott Rodriguez has announced that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 27th congressional district. Rodriguez, a longtime anchor with CBS News Miami, revealed his candidacy Tuesday, saying his campaign will focus on reducing the cost of living, improving accountability in Washington and addressing issues affecting families in … Read more
Candidates running for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat are divided over how the government should regulate artificial intelligence, a technology rapidly reshaping industries, the economy and the workforce. The race will determine who succeeds Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection. Several leading Republican candidates — Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron and Lexington entrepreneur Nate Morris — … Read more
FLINT, Mich. – Sheldon Neeley has criticized members of the Flint City Council for delaying the ratification of a new three-year contract with the Flint Police Officers Association (FPOA), calling the move “obstruction at the highest level.” Council members voted on March 4 to postpone a decision on the agreement until a Special Affairs Committee … Read more