8am/Musk is moving Space X and X (Twitter) out of CA to TexasMike Ferguson in the Morning 07-17-24
(8:05) Mary Theresa McLean from the St. Louis City GOP is in Milwaukee and talks about last night's speeches at the RNC Convention. (https://www.stlouiscitygop.com/)
MORNING NEWS DUMP:
Heavy rain in many parts of the metro area caused huge problems with flash flooding and damage to homes and businesses. Some areas received over 5" of rain. A dam was overtopped near Nashville, IL, between Belleville and Mt. Vernon. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/07/16/residents-told-evacuate-nashville-ill-dam-failure-imminent/
With a convention theme of unity, Nikki Haley gave her support to Trump at the RNC Convention last night in Milwaukee.
Still waiting for some answers regarding the security situation in Butler, PA, for the Trump rally last Saturday. Story here: https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2024/07/17/new-butler-township-commissioner-disputes-n2177008
Biden wants to pursue legislation requiring landlords with more than 50 units to cap rent increases at 5% or lose federal tax breaks as part of the administration's efforts to lower sky-high housing costs. Story here: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-rent-control-plan-blasted-experts-trade-groups
The American League beat the National League 5-3 in last night's All-Star Game in Arlington, TX.
Elon Musk is moving Space X and X (Twitter) out of California to Texas! "The final straw," as Musk stated it, was Gov. Newsom signing bill AB1955, which would ban schools from requiring parental notification if a child identifies as transgender. California bureaucrats think they have control over children now. Back in 2021, Musk moved Tesla from Palo Alto, CA, to Austin, TX. Story here: https://redstate.com/levon/2024/07/16/elon-musk-torches-ca-policies-as-he-moves-x-and-spacex-hq-out-of-california-n2176961
Country music singer/songwriter Ingrid Andress has checked herself into a rehab facility after admitting that she was "drunk" during her horrendous national anthem performance at The MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night in Arlington, TX. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ingrid-andress-admits-she-drunk-during-mlb-home-run-derby-national-anthem-performance-checks-rehab
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