Washington Post – Politics:
Rob Green, the mayor of Cedar Falls, Iowa, had first rejected a proposal to recognize June as Pride Month. He changed his mind after a city council meeting.
Author: Kyle Melnick
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Louisville mayor rebukes Ky. law requiring shooting weapon to be auctioned
Washington Post – Politics:
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg criticized a Kentucky law that prohibits law enforcement from destroying confiscated firearms, even if they were used in crimes.
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Jailers get probation after playing ‘Baby Shark’ to inmates on repeat
Washington Post – Politics:
As part of their sentences, former Oklahoma corrections officers Gregory Butler Jr. and Christian Miles are banned from working in law enforcement for two years.
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Colorado GOP picks election-denying former state legislator to lead party
Washington Post – Politics:
Former Colorado state representative Dave Williams, who tried to claim “Let’s go Brandon” as a nickname, told Republicans that he’ll be a “wartime” leader.
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Judge says flipping the bird is the right of ‘every red-blooded Canadian’
Washington Post – Politics:
A Quebec man called the police when his neighbor raised his middle fingers. A Canadian judge ruled that giving the finger is a “God-given” right.
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The Grammys omitted Spanish captions. A congressman wants improvements.
Washington Post – Politics:
In a letter, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) criticized CBS for failing to translate Bad Bunny’s songs and speech during the Grammys.
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Rep. Wilson shares pain of carrying stillborn pre-Roe: ‘We can’t go back’
Washington Post – Politics:
In an emotional speech during an abortion debate, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) said she was forced to carry a dead baby for several weeks in the late ’60s.
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Mike Pence presidential candidacy filing a fake, spokesman says
Washington Post – Politics:
A posting on the FEC’s website appeared to show that former vice president Mike Pence had filed to run in 2024. A spokesperson denied that.