Comment on New year, new laws -- lots of 'em

Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) has been missing votes in Washington because she’s been living in a nursing home for dementia patients for the past six months, the Daily Mail reports. The current longest-serving GOP representative had not been on record voting for or against anything since July. Dallas Express: Where is Kay Granger?

“Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, said Saturday she is removing herself from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio’s seat in the U. S. Senate,” Fox News reports. Said Trump: “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate.”

Last month, Missourians voted to add the right to abortion until viability into their state constitution—making their state one of ten to enshrine abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But simply having the constitutional right to abortion does not alone change anything on the ground: The courts must enforce this right by affirming that anti-abortion laws violate states’ newly amended constitutions.

The Miami Hurricanes are losing at least six defensive linemen this offseason, but they took a step toward rebuilding that unit Saturday afternoon. Louisiana Tech defensive tackle David Blay committed to Miami, sharing the news on his social media page. Additionally, the Hurricanes landed FAU kicker Carter Davis and Charlotte long snapper Adam Booker. Miami has added five transfers, with Saturday’s trio joining wide receiver C.

Only Allah knows for sure, but there are indications that the claim that he’s an ex- and anti-Muslim is untrue.