Republican Congressman Steve Scalise is taking issue with Secret Service staffing in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Scalise says morale within the agency is down due to what he cites as DEI hiring practices.
The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.
A study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute shows that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. Lead researcher Anita Raj says sexual harassment in the workplace remains a concern, but that’s not the only place that’s happening.
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Raj says one way to stem the tide of sexual harassment is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age, since many people experience sexual harassment well before adulthood.
After Hurricane Francine, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple assured residents that the storm was a “low-impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates. Sean Richardson has more.
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Late last night, President Biden approved Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration for the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Francine. The declaration covers eight parishes, and it allows those residents to apply for federal assistance to help with the cost of home repairs, temporary housing and uninsured property losses.