SCOTUS Won’t Hear Planned Parenthood Medicaid Case
December 10, 2018
The Supreme Court has rebuffed efforts by Louisiana and several other states to block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
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Trump’s chief of staff John Kelly leaving
December 8, 2018
President Trump announced that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job at the end of 2018.
17 priests credibly accused of abuse have ties to New Orleans
December 7, 2018
The Jesuits’ U.S. Central and Southern Province released a list of 42 members and priests credibly accused of abuse on Friday. Seventeen of the individuals named have ties to New Orleans. According to The Advocate, the individuals have ties to area institutions like Loyola University, Jesuit High School, and Immaculate Conception Church. At least eleven […]
Trump Nominates William Barr as Attorney General
December 7, 2018
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that William Barr will the next permanent head of the Justice Department. Barr was the attorney general under President George H.W. Bush, and will replace acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker. Whitaker took over the post when Jeff Sessions was fired from the post last month. President Trump also announced […]
Dance for Unity at Afrobeat Meets Bollywood
December 7, 2018
If you’re looking for something new, different, and definitely progressive to do tonight, you might way to consider the Afrobeat meets Bollywood event happening at Cafe Istanbul. The event is hosted by Dance United, a group that brings various music styles, DJs, and people together to celebrate unity in diversity.
Cantrell calls hospitality group tax proposal a ‘first step,’ but inadequate
December 6, 2018
Leaders in the tourism and hospitality industry proposed a new tax on hotel rooms in New Orleans to help improve infrastructure in the city. However, while Mayor Cantrell said the proposed 0.55 percent tax on hotel rooms is, “a good first step,” she also acknowledged that it is inadequate to the city’s needs. “I’m happy […]
Gohmert Rebuked by Fox for Spreading Anti-Semitic Soros Conspiracy
December 6, 2018
Fox Business has apologized for comments made by Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) that turned a discussion about China and Google into an anti-Semitic attack on billionaire Jewish philanthropist George Soros.
Breaking News: Person of Interest Identified in Young Greatness Murder
December 5, 2018
The New Orleans Police Department has identified a person of interest in the fatal shooting of New Orleans rapper Young Greatness.
New Orleans Deputy Shot in Attempted Carjacking
December 5, 2018
A sergeant with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office was shot late Tuesday during what appeared to be a carjacking attempt.
Breaking News: Mueller requests no prison time for Flynn
December 5, 2018
According to a report on CNN, special counsel Robert Muller has said Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, should get no jail time after pleading guilty of lying to federal investigators last year due to Flynn's "substantial assistance" to the special counsel's investigation.
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