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South Dakota Governor Barred from Tribal Lands After Immigration Speech: Largest Tribe Takes Stand Again

Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota – The largest tribe in South Dakota, the Oglala Sioux Tribe, has banned Governor Kristi L. Noem from their lands for the second time in at least five years. The tribal president, Frank Star Comes Out, made the decision after Noem’s recent speech about curbing immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border was deemed offensive. Comes Out stated that Noem’s remarks, in which she discussed sending razor wire and security personnel to …

Disney Lawsuit Against Governor Ron DeSantis Dismissed by Judge, Citing Lack of Standing

Orlando, Florida – A district court judge in Florida has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis over the loss of a long-standing planning district. The judge ruled that Disney lacked standing to bring the suit. Judge Allen Winsor of the Northern District Court of Florida stated that Disney’s claims of injury resulting from the appointment of board members to a new district were “in the past.” Disney also failed to demonstrate damages from specific …

China’s Central Bank Governor Announces Reserve Requirement Cut to Boost Economy

BEIJING, China – In a move to boost the economy, the People’s Bank of China announced it will lower the reserve requirement ratio for banks in early February. The decision, revealed by Governor Pan Gongsheng during a press briefing, signals China’s efforts to inject more money into the market. Starting on February 5, the reserve requirement ratio will be reduced by 0.5 percentage points, releasing around 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) in long-term liquidity. This …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Surges to 2nd Place in Iowa Caucuses, Challenging Donald Trump’s Dominance

Iowa City, Iowa – Former Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has secured second place in Iowa’s caucuses, surpassing former UN ambassador Nikki Haley for the Republican nomination. The caucuses were largely dominated by Donald Trump, who claimed first place in the state. Despite DeSantis’ relentless campaigning in Iowa, he finished far behind the former president. Trump currently holds 51% of the vote, while DeSantis sits at 21% and Haley at 19%. Being the first state for …

Georgia Governor Calls Fani Willis’ Accusations in Trump Election Interference Cases ‘Deeply Troubling’

Atlanta, Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp has expressed concern over the allegations of misconduct made against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the ongoing Trump election interference cases. The governor’s office issued a statement to The Post describing the accusations as “deeply troubling” and calling for evidence to be presented quickly. Additionally, a spokesperson for Kemp suggested that Willis could face a probe by a special commission for her alleged “improper” relationship with Nathan …

African American Voting Rights Given Priority as Louisiana Governor Calls Redistricting Special Session

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry wasted no time in taking action upon assuming office. On Monday, just hours into his tenure, Landry called for a redistricting special session. This move allows state lawmakers the opportunity to redraw and replace the existing congressional map, which a federal judge deemed to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. In addition to addressing the state’s congressional …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Issues Ban on Gender-Transition Surgeries for Minors

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine has issued an executive order banning gender-transition surgeries for minors, a decision that comes after he recently vetoed broader legislation that aimed to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The ban, which takes immediate effect, was motivated by DeWine’s belief that parents should be the ones making important medical decisions for their children rather than the government. Although there is little evidence of these surgeries being performed …