Representative Laurel Libby discussed the controversy surrounding Pender Makin, the Maine Department of Education commissioner, who allegedly urged schools to ignore Trump’s executive orders, particularly on transgender sports. Libby criticized Makin’s directives, noting they conflicted with federal law and aligned with a woke agenda. She highlighted that local school boards have the authority to disregard such directives. Libby also criticized Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for partisan actions, particularly her refusal to provide voter rolls to the Department of Justice. Libby emphasized the need for voter ID to enhance trust in the system, despite Bellows’ efforts to undermine it.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.