Lessons Learned As An Entrepreneur In The Tech Industry February 05, 2024 | [Read Online]( Good morning. It's Monday, Feb. 05, and we're covering a Native American tribeâs bizarre response, political violence, MLB rumors, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! The First Actual Thanksgiving Happened In Virginia: In 1621, pilgrim and Native American alike gathered in Plymouth for what is widely regarded as the first celebration of Thanksgiving. Two years prior, however, on Dec. 4, 1619, a group of Virginians gathered to eat and pray in Berkeley. Take that, Massachusetts. Breaking Updates Native American Tribe Issues Bizarre Response to Kristi Noem's Border Remarks [One Native American tribe has banned South Dakota Kristi Noem]( from visiting their reservation over remarks she made about the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border. Noem warned that Mexican drug cartels are using the southern border to enter the U.S. and wreak havoc across the country. She said in a speech earlier this week: South Dakota is directly affected by this invasion. We are affected by cartel presence on our tribal reservations; by the spread of drugs and human trafficking throughout our communities; and by the drain on our resources at the local, state, and federal level. Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out of the [Pine Ridge Reservation accused Noem of using the plight of Native Americans]( to get Donald Trump re-elected. âDue to the safety of the Oyate, effective immediately, you are hereby Banished from the homelands of the Oglala Sioux Tribe!â the president said in a statement on Friday, according to Politico. Star Comes Out said he took issue with Noem's comments because many of those entering the U.S. are indigenous people who are merely "in search of jobs and a better life." What makes the reaction of Star Comes Out all the stranger is that his reservations are indeed plagued by criminal activity, some of which comes from illegal immigrants who crossed the southern border. Last November, the tribe even declared[a state of emergency over the lack of federal funding to combat skyrocketing crime across the reservation,]( as the AP reported at the time: Gun violence, drug offenses and rapes have become increasingly common on the Pine Ridge reservation. Only 33 officers and eight criminal investigators are responsible for more than 100,000 emergency calls each year across the 5,400-square-mile (14,000-square-kilometer) reservation, tribal officials have said. Read more updates [here]( Failed Republican Candidate Allegedly Hired Gunman for Drive-by Spree on Democrats [A man has pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in a plot to conduct a series of drive-by shootings]( targeting Democratic politicians in New Mexico. The Justice Department announced the defendantâs plea on Friday in a press release. This case is further complicated by the fact that those who carried out the shootings were allegedly[hired to do so by a failed Republican candidate for political reasons.](The Justice Department issued a statement explaining the plea and the circumstances surrounding the case. Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Demetrio Trujillo pled guilty to conspiracy, two counts of interference with federally protected activities, using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and discharging said firearm. Trujillo, 42, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled. Trujilloâs guilty plea provides a concrete link back to Peña and will undoubtedly play a role in his trial later this year. It is believed that Peña âorchestrated drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officialsâ because he lost his campaign for the state legislature. [It is also worth noting that the shootings seemed intended](only to scare their targets rather than actually inflicting harm. However, it does highlight the growing threat of political violence that seems to be cropping up in the U.S. This incident prompts a troubling question: Is political violence becoming more commonplace in the United States? Read more updates [here]( American Sports & Culture MLB rumors: Dodgers 'stay in touch' with Clayton Kershaw, Evan Longoria weighing options for next move Let's check in on the news and rumors for the day Luke Getsy expected to sign as Raiders next offensive coordinator - Yahoo Sports Hours after Kliff Kingsbury removed himself from consideration, Luke Getsy was tabbed. Doc Rivers named NBA All-Star coach despite being with Bucks for three games: âRidiculously badâ Doc Rivers is back coaching in the NBA, but thereâs one job heâs not interested in. American Business & Markets Council Post: Lessons Learned As An Entrepreneur In The Tech Industry Succeeding in the tech industry is a challenging proposition, but there are several steps entrepreneurs can take to increase their odds of success. 20 Sites Like Etsy for Creative Small Business Success Do you want to sell your handmade products on sites like Etsy? If so here are some greate alternatives that provide similar or better options. The 7 Best E-Commerce Stocks to Invest In for Big Gains in 2024 Invest in these top E-Commerce Stocks 2024, effectively seizing the digital upswing in a recovering economic landscape. American Politics In battleground Arizona, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. draws Biden and Trump voters united by distrust Independent candidates rarely succeed in U.S. politics, if they can make the ballot at all. But they donât usually carry a famous last name like that of Robert F. From Neuralink's first brain chip implant to new ChatGPT features From Elon Musk's Neuralink making the first brain chip implant in humans to the launch of new features for ChatGPT and rumors about GTA 6 release date, here's a look at the top tech news of the week. Immigration deal hangs in the balance as U.S. border crisis divides the country The U.S. immigration court backlog has soared to 3.3 million as an influx of migrants arrive at the southern border, with about one-third of those backlogged cases involving asylum seekers. Share Keeping Up With America You currently have 0 referrals. [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Keeping Up With America 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202
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