A tense encounter turned violent in San Francisco's troubled Tenderloin neighborhood Thursday evening when Mayor Daniel Lurie's vehicle was blocked by several men, sparking an attack that left at least one security officer injured. The confrontation unfolded around 5:40 p.m. near Cedar and Polk streets, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers assigned to the mayor's protective detail became engaged in a physical altercation with two unidentified male suspects after the mayor's vehicle was stopped in the roadway. Video from the scene shows a security detail member being taken to the ground as officers worked to subdue the suspects. One officer sustained visible injuries during the altercation. The
Dozens of Democrats have voted against a nonbinding resolution in the House that reaffirms Iran as the "largest state sponsor of terrorism." The resolution, put forward by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., passed by a 372-53 vote on Thursday, with all those voting no being Democrats. Two Democrats also voted present. Read more
Dozens of Democrats have voted against a nonbinding resolution in the House that reaffirms Iran as the "largest state sponsor of terrorism." The resolution, put forward by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., passed by a 372-53 vote on Thursday, with all those voting no being Democrats. Two Democrats also voted present. Read more
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The California governor, who once said he would approach Trump with "an open hand, not a closed fist," has since taken a markedly more combative posture.
Britney Spears has been arrested in California under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The singer was detained by California Highway Patrol (CHP) at around 21:30 local time (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday. A representative for her told the BBC: "This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable." Spears was reported to authorities for driving her BMW "erratically at a high rate of speed" on a motorway, CHP said. She "showed signs of impairment" and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests after she was pulled over.
Episcopalian pastor Lisa Levy (48) of Hamden CT was arrested for allegedly abusing multiple rescue animals she adopted, leaving them with severe chemical burns, broken bones, skin lesions, and neurological issues, some of them dying from her cruelty.
America is Thoroughly Infected
Deputy US Marshals arrested 6 January insurrectionist Jonathan J. Munafo (36) in Richmond VA for absconding from court-ordered supervision in the Northern District of New York (NDNY). Munafo was one of ~1,500 miscreants pardoned by Donald Trump.
US Capitol, 6 Jan 2021
The USDA informs that 36,987,575 pounds of various Trader Joe's ready-to-eat and frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products were being pulled from shelves nationwide because they may contain glass.
Tainted Products
John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83 Read more
A federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month. The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds for levies US President Donald Trump introduced last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). "All importers of record whose entries were subject to IEEPA duties are entitled to the benefit" from the high court's ruling, Judge Richard Eaton wrote. Read more
Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana assisted several police officers in physically ejecting a man who interrupted a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday to object to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for a deposition on the Department of Justice's handling of its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and its compliance with a law requiring all documents related to the notorious sex offender to be made public. The 24-19 vote by the committee came after growing criticism of the DOJ for failing to release all of the Epstein files, and reports that it has removed from public view tens of thousands of documents that previously were made public.
U.S. forces have launched military operations with Ecuador against "designated terrorist organizations" inside the South American country, Southern Command said Tuesday.
"I support healthcare reform that feels inevitable but never quite arrives. "Medicare for All" is an inspiring phrase, and I admire it from a safe distance. As for climate change, I acknowledge it is real, urgent, and best addressed with statements, panels, and long timelines."
Hakeem Jeffries (D) Fights for The MassesRead more
The Brief: A Detroit woman is charged with exploiting a vulnerable adult who had suffered a head injury. Shagwendola Crawford allegedly forged a deed giving her his home and then sold it, posing as the owner. She is charged with four felonies, including embezzlement of a vulnerable adult of more than $100,000. Read more
