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House Republicans push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Several House Republicans are pushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas yet again.They say Mayorkas should be removed from his job due to his handling of the southern border.This is the second time this month that a resolution to impeach Mayorkas was introduced.“It's clear that as long as Secretary Mayorkas remains in office, our border will remain unsecured and vulnerable to human and drug trafficking," said Texas Republican Beth Van Duyne.Van Duyne and several House Republicans like Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene are once again calling for Mayorkas to be fired.“Mayorkas has made it easier for illegal aliens and drugs to enter the United States — endangering American citizens,” Greene said.This is the second time Greene has introduced an impeachment resolution against Mayorkas this month, the first time failed.California Republican Tom McClintock says he agrees Mayorkas has failed to maintain operational control of the border but...

Chaos erupts ahead of Senate committee vote on subpoenas in Supreme Court ethics probe

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - On Thursday Democrats pushed through an effort to subpoena two conservative activists as part of the Judiciary Committee's investigation into Supreme Court ethics. Tensions boiled over at the start of the meeting, when Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called for a vote on judicial nominees. Republican lawmakers erupted in anger when Durbin stopped them from commenting, insisting there had already been two other opportunities for debate on those nominees. "Mr. chairman don't we get the opportunity to speak?" Tennessee GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn asked.  How to watch the fourth Republican presidential debate "We're in a roll call," Durbin responded. "So you're telling us to shut up?" Blackburn retorted. "I guess Senator Durbin is not going to allow women to speak either. I thought that was sacrosanct in your party," Senator Tom Cotton said. "Congratulations on destroying the United States Senate Judiciary Committe," Senator John Cornyn qu...

Protein bars recalled after hairnets, shrink wrap found inside

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Doctors Scientific Organica, a Florida-based supplements company, is voluntarily recalling some of its Burn Boot Camp protein bars after customer complaints and concerns the bars may contain foreign material like hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper.The recall affects three batches of the company's Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars (60 grams) Triple Chocolate Almond flavor, according to the recall posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ‘Merry Swiftmas!’ Naperville family goes viral with Taylor Swift-themed holiday lights Recalled bars feature lot numbers 181, 184 and 187. Lot numbers are printed on the back of the foil for each bar, in addition to the bottom of each cardboard case, the company says. The bars were sold at several retailers across the U.S., including through the Burn Boot Camp website.Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars (60 grams) Triple Chocolate Almond flavor products are being recalled (Courtesy of Do...

UFO sightings growing across the U.S., lawmakers demand more info

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Sightings of UFOs, also known as unidentified aerial phenomenon, are growing across the U.S.A bipartisan group of House members ramped up its pressure on the U.S. government Thursday to release more information."I don't know if it's little green men or U.S. technology or the CCP, but they're engaging around our nuclear facilities," said U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-TN. "I don't care who it is or where it's from. That should concern you."The group argues Congress should be aware of any potential threats to national security, but intelligence officials and fellow lawmakers are “stonewalling” its efforts to view classified documents."The intelligence community does not want to share any of this information with Congress. We're asking why," said U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-FL.U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-TN, accuses the government of a cover-up and is leading an effort to require all classified records related to UFOs be made public."I would just like to see more transpa...

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Pfizer for 'misrepresenting' COVID vaccine efficacy

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday he has sued pharmaceutical giant Pfizer for "unlawfully misrepresenting" the effectiveness of the company's COVID-19 vaccine, following up on an investigation he began in May to probe their representation of the vaccine to the public.In the Attorney General's petition to a Lubbock County court, the office asserts "the COVID-19 vaccines are the miracle that wasn't." The state claims Pfizer violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by asserting the vaccine is "95 percent effective." Paxton claims that is misleading, citing publications from the Food and Drug Administration meant to cast doubt on the standards used to formulate that statistic."That number was only ever legitimate in a solitary, highly technical, and artificial way—it represented a calculation of the so-called 'relative risk reduction' for vaccinated individuals in Pfizer’s then-unfinished pivotal clinical trial. But FDA publications indicate “rel...

Pleasantly warm weather returns to Central Texas

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sunshine returns to Central Texas after early morning showers. Most rain totals since midnight range from a few hundredths up to .10". Many stations from Hays and Travis Counties eastward had between .10 and .20" topped by .21" at Smithville and .20" at Rosanky, both in Bastrop County.Expect light fog to develop overnight ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will lower the humidity but the warm weather will be here to stay.A few of our high resolution models show the potential for rain Friday so the forecast will include a 10% chance for that possibility. The best chance of a shower or two will be south and east of Austin.Then, the weather will be dry this weekend into the middle of next week. Most temperatures will be in the lower half of the 70s from today through Tuesday.The Climate Prediction Center has Central Texas in a "normal" precipitation forecast along with a "warmer than normal" temperature outlook. The normals from December 7th to 13th are...

September hail storm caused $600 million in damage to Austin area, report says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe thunderstorms hit the Austin area on Sept. 24, 2023. Large hail stones, estimated to be the size of baseballs and softballs, were reported in Williamson County as the storm moved south to Travis County. Estimated $27M in damages to Round Rock car dealerships from Sunday night hailstorm The National Weather Service office in New Braunfels has worked to come up with the estimated cost for this hail storm. The NWS said the monetary loss numbers are difficult to calculate because insurance companies are no longer sharing their numbers with the NWS. The National Centers for Environmental Information said Texas had an estimated $700 million in insured losses during the hailstorm onslaught. This was out of the $1.3 billion mentioned on their website.The NCEI said it was not able to get a county-by-county breakdown because it does not exist or it was not shared with the local NWS office. Of the $700 million in the state, the NWS determined $600 million of that loss ...

Children with a seriously ill parent get free mental health help through nonprofit

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Children in the U.S. continue to struggle with mental health issues at rapidly increasing rates. The American Medical Association says pediatric mental health represents a national emergency.The lasting effects of the pandemic, social media and limited access to mental health resources are all contributing factors, but imagine dealing with all of that while a parent is battling a serious or terminal illness. It's an unfortunate reality for some children.There is a local nonprofit that is growing its footprint nationally to help families navigate parental illness and injuries. It's called Wonders & Worries and it provides free, professional support for children and teens through a parent's illness.A family's storySimple moments like eating lunch, coloring and reading together at the Wiatrek's home, have a deeper meaning than meets the eye.To understand why, we'll have to go back to 2017."It was a really really hard time for us because we were growing a family and ...

CapMetro launching holiday 'Polar Events' series Friday

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- CapMetro is leaning into the holiday spirit this December with a series of specialty events and social media giveaways, the transit authority announced this week.CapMetro will host its Polar Events series all month long with planned music and breakfast items at transit stops, fare pass giveaways and social media contests, per a release. The transportation agency is launching the series with the unveiling of its holiday bus on Friday, while several CapMetro "elves" will make pitstops along routes to hand out passes and other goodies.CapMetro Polar Events (Courtesy: CapMetro)In total, CapMetro will distribute 600 weekly passes in December -- 500 bus passes and 100 rail passes.Those who use the hashtag #CapMetroPolarEvents and post a transit selfie on social media between Dec. 4-31 will be entered for one of three prizes:One yearlong commuter pass for bus and rail, in addition to CapMetro merchandise and free tickets to the Paramount TheaterOne 31-day commuter pass for...

DEC confirms fisher put down in Queensbury was rabid

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:38:43 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed that the fisher that bit multiple people at Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve on Wednesday was rabid. Those who were bitten should contact Warren County Public Health to determine if rabies treatments are necessary. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Rabies is a deadly disease, and we need to err on the side of caution when it comes to potential human exposures to rabid animals," said Ginelle Jones, Director of Health Services in Warren County. "It appears this fisher was very aggressive in its last hours, and we are concerned that people or pets may have had contact with it and not realized the gravity of the situation. They should call us to make sure that medical intervention is pursued if needed.”Warren County Public Health can be contacted at (518) 761-6580. This incident marked the only positive rabies case documented in Warren County in 2023.