A statement from Seattle Public Health claimed that the “root causes” of an ongoing drug crisis include “structural racism” and “stigma,” while calling for more resources.
Author: Ronn Blitzer
Biden issues call for unity after insulting GOP as ‘fiscally demented’
At the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, President Biden delivered a message of unity, just two weeks after calling Republicans lawmakers “fiscally” demented.
Omar shares death threat on Twitter before House vote, blames GOP for ‘continued targeting of women of color
Rep. Ilhan Omar shared a recording of a profane death threat she says was received by her office, blaming Republicans who are trying to remove her from a House committee.
Mayorkas, Harris claim that ‘border is secure’ is not true, Arizona sheriff says
Cochise County, Ariz. Sheriff Mark Dannels testified before a House hearing that statements from Vice President Harris and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are not true.
House Judiciary meeting goes off the rails amid debate over rule to say pledge of allegiance
The House Judiciary Committee broke into a tense debate over a rule to recite the pledge of allegiance at meetings, before it ultimately passed without opposition.
House GOP tackles ‘Biden Border Crisis’ in hearing to focus on security, fentanyl
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on “The Biden Border Crisis,” featuring a Texas judge, an Arizona sheriff, and a fentonyl awareness activist.
GOP opposes remote committee work for health reasons, while agreeing to ‘work with’ Raskin amid cancer battle
House Oversight Committee chair James Comer led opposition to a rule amendment to allow members to work remotely for health reasons, while noting that exceptions can be made.
Gaetz ‘undecided’ on removing Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee, says McCarthy ‘deserves deference’
Republican congressman Matt Gaetz said he is less certain about removing Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over anti-Israel remarks.
Senate Dems call out Biden admin’s ‘stonewall’ of classified docs found at president’s home
Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee slammed the Biden admininistration’s lack of transparency regarding classified documents at President Biden’s home.
San Francisco reparations proposal would destroy city’s budget, supervisors caution
A San Francisco reparations proposal that would give $5 million to each qualifying Black resident, would not be possible with current budgetary constraints, officials said.