Year: 2026

New York imposes the first statewide ban on large data centers

New York blocked the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year while the state creates rules to protect the environment.

‘Well regulated’ but not well read: James Talarico makes curious claim on second amendment…

The reason, he declared, is that the Second Amendment expressly embraces gun controls by referring to the right as “well regulated.”
In the clip, Talarico mocks those opposing gun control measures and bans as not taking the time to actually read the Amendment:

Knoxville Bans Data Centers for One Year

Knoxville City Council approved a resolution banning the development of data centers for one-year.
In June, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon sent a letter to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Committee saying she planned to introduce an ordinance to temporarily ban these data centers.

Sources: FBI Fires Two Analysts Who Raised Concerns About Fulton County 2020 Election Probe

CBS News   The FBI last week fired two of its analysts after they expressed concerns that the investigation into the 2020 election results in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence and appeared to be politically motivated, according to several sources briefed on the matter. The firings follow the FBI’s efforts to review thousands of records obtained earlier this year, after executing a search warrant and seizing “all physical ballots” from 2020, as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls. The bureau ordered 260 analysts to help sift through the ballots and voting data. “The FBI will always investigate credible allegations of matters related to federal elections,” an FBI spokesperson told CBS News. “Every employee at this FBI is expected to uphold our mission and adhere to our standards – any deviation will not be tolerated.” READ THE FULL STORY  

South Carolina Governor Appoints Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat

Trump called on Henry McMaster to pick Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve in the interim.

South Carolina Governor to Name Lindsey Graham’s Successor

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster holds a press conference at 4 p.m. ET on July 13 to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham and announce his interim successor.

Federal Deficit Hits $1.4 Trillion as Spending Keeps Outrunning Revenue

The federal deficit grew this year in spite of an increase in federal revenue, because spending rose even faster and interest costs surged. …

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Could a Flock Add-On Be Used to Spy on Gun Owners?