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10 Republicans defy Trump, vote to extend major protections for Haitian migrants
The House has passed a measure to extend temporary protected status for Haitian migrants with the help of Republican representatives.
Ten Republicans aided every House Democrat in voting to pass legislation that extends TPS for Haitians by another three years Thursday afternoon. This is an uptick from the six Republicans and lone independent who initially helped advance the legislation on Wednesday.
‘If you import the Third World, you become the Third World.’
These 10 Republicans are: Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Mike Carey of Ohio, Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Mike Lawler of New York, Nicole Malliotakis of New York, Rich McCormick of Georgia, Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida, and Mike Turner of Ohio.
These Republicans voted in favor of extending these protections despite President Donald Trump’s fierce disavowal of temporary protected status.
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“This animal was allowed to stay here because the Biden Administration granted him, and all Haitians, ‘Temporary Protective Status,’ a massively abused and fraudulent program which my Administration is working to terminate, but Deranged Liberal District Court Judges are standing in our way,” Trump said in a Truth Social post last week about a vicious murder in Florida.
“As I’ve said all along, if you import the Third World, you become the Third World, and that is what happened over the four years of Democrat Control,” he added.
Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas also called out the legislation, noting that Haitians’ temporary protected status was granted to them only because of a natural disaster that took place over a decade ago.
“Haitians first received TPS because of an earthquake,” Gill said in a post on X. “That was over 15 years ago. America is not their permanent motel.”
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Republicans shine in first poll since Eric Swalwell stumbled out of California governor’s race
The race for the California governor’s office has been reset after Eric Swalwell, the disgraced former congressman, made his embarrassing exit.
Republicans have kept the top spot and tied for second in the newest Emerson poll, while a billionaire has seized the top spot among Democrats.
‘Our lead is growing, momentum is building…time for Republicans to UNITE.’
Republican Steve Hilton, the former Fox News host, has the support of 17% of respondents, while Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco garnered 14% in the poll.
Tom Steyer also received support from 14% of respondents, shooting him up to the top spot among Democrats.
Tied for fourth place with 10% each are former Rep. Katie Porter and former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, both Democrats.
Becerra appeared to gain the most from Swalwell’s exit. He increased in support by 7%, while others gained 4% or less.
However, 23% of respondents continue to be undecided. If a sizeable portion of the undecideds choose one candidate, it could drastically change the race since the top two vote-getters in the June 2 primary, regardless of party, will advance to the general election.
Hilton called on Republicans in California to coalesce behind his campaign.
“Our lead is growing, momentum is building…time for Republicans to UNITE so we stop the calamity of Steyer v Porter in the general,” he posted on social media.
Swalwell had been the front-runner among Democrats but was besieged by numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women. He has denied the allegations but nevertheless dropped out of the gubernatorial campaign and resigned from his seat in the U.S. Congress.
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Also in the Emerson poll, Californians cited the economy as their top concern at 40%, with housing affordability their second-most important issue at 20%. Immigration tied for fourth place, with only 6% saying it’s a top concern.
Steyer has been battered by the revelation that a hedge fund he founded invested in several immigration detention centers before he made abolishing ICE one of his campaign pledges. He called the episode a “mistake.”
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Idaho derails teachers’ unions’ taxpayer-funded gravy train
American teachers’ unions are notorious for political meddling, holding schools hostage, and transforming children into leftist foot soldiers.
Idaho decided that not one more dollar of taxpayer funds should go toward supporting such radical organizations — then on April 10, it made that prohibition law.
‘That’s just restoring neutrality.’
House Bill 516a, which was introduced in January, prohibits school districts — including specially chartered districts — or their agents or representatives from using or authorizing the use of taxpayer funds to support teachers’ unions.
They may not, for instance,
- deduct dues, fees, fines, or contributions from the pay of a professional employee on behalf of a union;
- increase a teacher’s compensation in order that the difference or some part of it could be used to pay toward teachers’ union or affiliate dues;
- provide more personal or contact information of a teacher to a teachers’ union than permitted under state law;
- require an employee to meet, communicate, or listen to a teachers’ union or its affiliate;
- distribute union communications or membership solicitations;
- contribute funds or blow money on behalf of a union or its affiliate; and
- provide, except in certain cases, any form of compensation or paid leave to a public employee so they can partake in union activities.
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Individuals who knowingly violate this law can be fined up to $1,500, unless he or she is a re-offender, in which case the fine is increased to $2,500.
The bill was passed in a 59-10 vote in the state House, passed by the state Senate on April 1 in a 20-14 vote, and ratified by Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) on April 10. The law takes effect on July 1.
Little noted, “While local and state teachers’ associations do important work, they remain private organizations that currently receive taxpayer-funded support not extended to other private entities. House Bill 516a addresses that imbalance.”
The governor did, however, express some concern that the new law contains language that may “lead to increased scrutiny of a teacher’s actions purely based on their affiliation with their local association” and have a “chilling effect on school districts’ ability to collaborate with their local association on professional development and charitable work in the community.”
Layne McInelly, president of the Idaho Education Association, which endorsed Little ahead of the 2018 election, is less than thrilled about the new law.
McInelly claimed that the governor “ignored his better angels, signed this terrible bill into law,” and somehow left students and teachers “worse off.”
Maxford Nelsen, director of research at the Freedom Foundation, told Center Square, “By getting school districts out of this business of using taxpayer funds, collect union dues and prop up teachers’ union activity — that’s just restoring neutrality.”
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BOC slashes import assessment valuation processing time to 3 days
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reduced the processing time for valuation requests under the Import Assessment Service (IAS) from five to three working days upon receipt of the complete, required documents.
Bank robbers in Italy hold 25 people hostage
Bank robbers in Italy held 25 people hostage for two hours on Thursday, before making their escape through a tunnel with loot from safe deposit boxes, a police source told AFP.
US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals.
Garbin expects Zaldy Co to reveal all, calls for due process
Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. said he expects Elizaldy Co to disclose everything he knows once he returns to the Philippines following his arrest in Prague, Czech Republic.
Czech police ‘aware of Filipino situation” but mum about Zaldy Co”s arrest
Police in the Czech Republic are “aware of the Filipino situation” but have deferred to the Ministry of Interior for details regarding the arrest of former Ako Bicol Party-List representative Zaldy Co in Prague on Thursday.
