Wednesday Afternoon Update: Snow Storm Causes Travel Chaos, Trump Brings Supplies And Morale To Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Presidential Run

Tim MeadsFebruary 22, 2023

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Winter Storms Cause Travel Chaos

Due to severe weather, approximately 1,300 flights from the United States to and from it were cancelled Wednesday. The storms threatened to cause record snowfall across America. In anticipation of the storm the National Weather Service issued high-wind advisories and blizzard warnings for large swathes of the west and north-central U.S.A., as well as winter storm and blizzard warnings. Some areas could see up to 2 feet of snow through Thursday. Residents are also advised to avoid the roads because of potential dangers. “whiteout” conditions.

Trump Visits East Palestine (Ohio)

Donald Jr., former President Trump, and his son, also an ex-president, visited East Palestine, Ohio on Wednesday to see the victims of the train crash at Norfolk Southern. Trump also Donated Many thousands of gallons of cleaning supplies, 13 boxes of water and other supplies are available:

🚨Breaking News: Trump speaks in East Palestine, Ohio “I sincerely hope that when your representatives and all of the politicians get here, including Biden, they get back from touring Ukraine, that he’s got some money left over.”
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— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) February 22, 2023

Georgia Grand Jury Foreman Takes on Wild Media Blitz for 2020 Election Case

These are legal commentators You will be shocked After Emily Kohrs was convicted in the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, she gave a series interviews Tuesday. She shared her private thoughts with reporters and provided a behind-the scenes look at the experience of the grand jury. CNN’s Elie Honig was a former prosecutor from the Southern District of New York.

WATCH – Anderson Cooper RIPS Anti-Trump Grand Jury Foreperson…

“Why this person is talking on TV, I do not understand! She’s clearly enjoying herself. She was the Foreperson of this Grand Jury… This is a horrible idea! Prosecutors are WINCING watching this…” pic.twitter.com/PP24qVAuNI

— The First (@TheFirstonTV) February 22, 2023

Vivek Rajaswamy is running for president

Vivek Ramaswamy is the “CEO of Anti-Woke Inc.,” Running as a Republican for President of the United States in 2024. Ramaswamy’s decision was made Tuesday night after weeks of speculations and reports that he was considering a bid in 2024. He launched his campaign in New Hampshire today.

We are proud to have been able to celebrate our achievements “diversity” We forgot how similar we are to Americans. Our common bond is based on ideals that unites a divided and headstrong group of people 250-years ago. These ideals are still ingrained in me. To revive them, I am running for president. pic.twitter.com/bz5Qtt4tmm

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) February 22, 2023

Mississippi Governor Bans Child Sex-Changes

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Tuesday that he intends to sign a bill prohibiting transgender medical treatment in Mississippi. House Bill 1125 received final approval in the Mississippi Senate Tuesday. It will be sent to Governor’s Desk in the coming days.

Washington State Announces Three Deaths After Avalanche

Washington state officials Announcement CNN reports that three mountain climbers died after being caught up in several avalanches over the weekend. Three people died in the avalanches: a Connecticut man aged 53, a New York woman aged 60, and a New Jersey man aged 66. They were part of a six-person team.

NLRB Issues New Severance Rules

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that employers can no more offer severance plans that prohibit employees from expressing ill will towards their former company. reported Wednesday. The National Labor Relations Board Act does not allow workers to waive their rights, which was ruled by the board.

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