Day: May 27, 2025

Texas governor makes it ‘crystal clear’ only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections

6:17 am May 27, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Monday which he said makes it “crystal clear” that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections in his state. “I just signed off on a joint resolution to make it crystal clear under the Texas Constitution that if you are not a citizen of the United […]

Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry

6:04 am May 27, 2025

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth legislation amending the International Bridge Act of 1972 that would expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. The bipartisan bill from Cruz and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., will expand on legislation previously written by Cruz and passed into law that […]

Sixth fugitive from New Orleans jailbreak captured in Baton Rouge

5:31 am May 27, 2025

One of five remaining fugitives on the run after escaping from a New Orleans jail has been captured, authorities said Monday. Lenton Vanburen was arrested in Baton Rouge and was back in custody, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill posted on X. “Vanburen was originally incarcerated on charges of parole violation, possession of firearm by felon, […]

Common daily vitamin could slow biological aging, major study suggests

5:24 am May 27, 2025

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health — it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical College of Georgia. The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin […]

Remembering Rep. Charlie Rangel — and a voicemail I’ll never forget

5:20 am May 27, 2025

I didn’t recognize the “917” New York number that called me. But there was no question about who phoned after they left a message. The caller on the voicemail was utterly unmistakable. They didn’t say their name. They didn’t have to. “Chad, you’re the only one who missed me,” croaked the voice. FORMER NY DEMOCRATIC […]