Featured Stories
April 24,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Arizona Rancher’s Murder Trial Ends In Hung Jury
The murder trial of George Alan Kelly, a 75-year-old Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, an illegal immigrant who trespassed on his property, concluded on Monday as the judge declared a mistrial. The jury reported after days of deliberations that they were hopelessly deadlocked. Reports indicated only one…
Editor's Picks
April 23,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Rep. Roy Responds To Editorial Labeling Him An ‘Isolationist’
A slate of bills passed over the weekend with the endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the overwhelming support of House Democrats, but a contingent of conservative Republicans voted against all four pieces of legislation. The most notable bill included tens of billions of dollars in military aid…
Culture
April 23,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Lone Star State Sees Job Numbers Surge
Texas reported record numbers of new jobs created in March 2024. According to data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), last month was the 36th consecutive month of positive annual growth, as the state reached new highs in total employment and the size of the civilian labor force. Overall, the…