Democrats say they care about small businesses…?

Minneapolis faces another lawsuit from businesses near 'George Floyd Square.'

A group of eight businesses located around "George Perry Floyd Square" are suing the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey.

"Criminals know the area lacked police protection," says the lawsuit.

Moar here: https://alphanews.org/minneapolis-faces-another-lawsuit-from-businesses-near-george-floyd-square/

St. Paul, Minnesota teachers' union president's husband was charged with sex crimes against minor.

Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators and a veteran middle school teacher, recently made headlines with statements calling Republicans “authoritarian” and “fascist,” and accusing them of targeting BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. She also called the Trump administration “dangerous” with a goal of “tearing families apart.”

VanDassor has troubling aspects surrounding her own family life. One case involves a 2018 attempted sexual assault of a preteen boy inside their home. Another case stems from a 2007 allegation in which one of their daughters accused Russ VanDassor of sexual abuse, according to court records. Russ was charged in April 2019, and his prior marriage to Leah has never been reported until now.

Russ VanDassor also pleaded guilty to felony attempted criminal sexual conduct with a child younger than 13 and was sentenced to 72 months in prison in January 2020. With 283 days of credit for time served, Russ was released in April 2023 and will spend 10 years on supervised release, according to Department of Corrections records.

The VanDassors filed for divorce in July 2019, three months after authorities filed felony sex abuse charges against Russ. According to public records, the couple combined their original surnames, LaDassor (Leah) and VanWagner (Russ), into VanDassor.

The VanDassors have adopted multiple children who are now adults.

Moar here: https://alphanews.org/st-paul-teachers-union-presidents-ex-husband-was-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-minor-during-their-marriage/

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.), championed a fundraiser supporting Mahmoud Khalil, pro-Hamas activist currently in ICE custody.

The fundraiser has received over $350,000 and will bankroll "long-term justice efforts" to "hold those responsible for his unlawful detention accountable."

Moar here: https://alphanews.org/ilhan-omars-daughter-promotes-fundraiser-for-pro-hamas-activist-in-ice-custody/

Democrats say they care about women's healthcare, like abortions, but will be damned to care about pregnant women's healthcare…

Minnesota Democrats in opposition of bill to restore grant program for pregnancy resource centers. A bill that would restore a state-funded grant program for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes that the DFL trifecta eliminated two years ago is headed back to the House floor.

Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar, R-Fredenberg Township, is sponsoring the “Supporting Women Act,” which would provide $4 million annually in state grants to pregnancy centers and maternity homes across Minnesota.

On Monday, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to recommend the bill, HF25, be placed on the General Register. The bill is scheduled for a floor vote on Thursday afternoon.

The bill would need the support of at least one Democrat to pass. Its companion legislation in the Senate is sponsored by five Republicans but has not yet been given a hearing, where Democrats control the chamber by one seat.

House Democrats have adamantly opposed the bill along party lines as it has weaved its way through three committees over the last month.

The "Supporting Women Act" cleared its third and final committee on Monday and is expected to be voted on by the full House Thursday.

Moar here: https://alphanews.org/democrats-line-up-in-opposition-to-bill-to-restore-grant-program-for-pregnancy-resource-centers/

Top FDA lawyer resigns days after starting job.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) chief counsel resigned two days after her appointment, according to a Thursday announcement from the agency.

“Hilary K. Perkins has resigned from her position as Chief Counsel of FDA, effectively immediately,” the FDA wrote in a post on the social platform X.

Prior to the selection, she worked in the Justice Department’s consumer protection division.

Perkins was handpicked to serve as the top legal aide by Martin Makary, President Trump’s nominee for FDA commissioner.

In the days following his decision, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) criticized the move, referencing the attorney as a “Biden abortion lawyer” online.

Moar here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fda-top-lawyer-resigns-days-after-starting-job/ar-AA1ASax5

Muslim group linked to Hamas accused of fraud - $7 million taxpayer cash now unaccounted for.

A Muslim charity with links to Hamas was awarded more than $7.2 million in taxpayer cash, which has now disappeared, according to a watchdog group.

An “immediate investigation” needs to be launched into The Council on American-Muslim Relations’ (CAIR) California chapter’s use of funds, according to the watchdog, who sent a complaint to the Department of Justice Thursday.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/muslim-group-linked-to-hamas-accused-of-financial-irregularities-with-7-million-taxpayer-cash-now-unaccounted-for/ar-AA1AVn1f