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![Retired General Russel L. Honoré Will Head ‘Immediate’ Review Of U.S. Capitol Security](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/01/GettyImages-55729299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Retired General Russel L. Honoré Will Head ‘Immediate’ Review Of U.S. Capitol Security
According to multiple reports, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré to head up an "immediate" review of the U.S. Capitol Security.
![Ambassador Row Property Owners Say No To ‘Hold The Line’ Trump Rally Organizers](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-13-at-5.36.58-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ambassador Row Property Owners Say No To ‘Hold The Line’ Trump Rally Organizers
Protesters planning to attend a Trump rally on Saturday near Ambassador Row won't be able to use the parking lot of the shopping center.
![In Louisiana You Can Be Fired for Attending a Demonstration](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/06/uncle-sam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
In Louisiana You Can Be Fired for Attending a Demonstration
Your right to free speech and your political beliefs have nothing to do with your rights as an employee, at least in Louisiana.
![Co-Owner Of Rouses Market Makes Statement On His Presence At U.S. Capitol Rally](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/05/rouses.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Co-Owner Of Rouses Market Makes Statement On His Presence At U.S. Capitol Rally
Social media swirled yesterday as the nation's eyes were on all of those present at the U.S. Capitol building. Among those was Donald Rouse Sr., who has now made a statement regarding his attendance at the rally in Washington D.C. yesterday.
![Twitter Locks President Trump’s Account For 12 Hours For ‘Repeated Violations’](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/01/GettyImages-1232456373.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Twitter Locks President Trump’s Account For 12 Hours For ‘Repeated Violations’
Twitter announced that they have locked the account of President Donald Trump for repeated violations of its rules.
![Photos & Videos Show Chaotic Violence As Mob Storms U.S. Capitol](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/01/GettyImages-1294933355.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Photos & Videos Show Chaotic Violence As Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
Photos and videos rolled in on social media as Pro-Trump demonstrators breached the U.S. Capitol.
![President Trump Addresses Protestors At The U.S. Capitol [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2020/12/trump-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Trump Addresses Protestors At The U.S. Capitol [VIDEO]
President Donald Trump has addressed the on-going situation in Washington D.C. as protestors have occupied the capitol building.
![Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Has Died After Battle With COVID-19](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/12/Luke-Letlow-crop.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Has Died After Battle With COVID-19
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow has died after being hospitalized for the last week and a half with COVID-19.
![Former President Obama No Longer “Most Admired Man in America”](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2020/12/GettyImages-1283595066.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former President Obama No Longer “Most Admired Man in America”
According to a recent Gallup poll, he's been replaced by the man who tied him last year.
![Billy Nungesser Tests Positive for COVID-19](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/12/Billy-Nungesser-LSU-Tiger-TV-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Billy Nungesser Tests Positive for COVID-19
Nungesser joins Bill Cassidy, Jeff Landry, and John Schroder as the fourth statewide elected official to be given a positive diagnosis for COVID-19
![Latest COVID Relief Bill Does Not Include Stimulus Checks](http://townsquare.media/site/757/files/2017/05/US-Capitol-building.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Latest COVID Relief Bill Does Not Include Stimulus Checks
The bipartisan plan does allow for more Paycheck Protection Program loans and additional unemployment benefits.
![Louisiana AG Jeff Landry Stands Up To NOLA Mayor Cantrell In Support Of Lauren Daigle](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/12/GettyImages-127976503.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana AG Jeff Landry Stands Up To NOLA Mayor Cantrell In Support Of Lauren Daigle
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has thrown his hat into the Daigle-Cantrell conversation.
![Louisiana Electors to Cast Votes for President Today](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x3001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Electors to Cast Votes for President Today
All of Louisiana's votes in the Electoral College are expected to be cast for President Trump.
![Governor Edwards – COVID Vaccination Not Mandatory](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/06/Governor-John-Bel-Edwards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards – COVID Vaccination Not Mandatory
How much will Louisiana pay residents to get a COVID vaccine? The answer is not surprising at all.
![White House Proposes $600 Stimulus Check for COVID Relief](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/03/White-House-at-dusk.jpg?w=980&q=75)
White House Proposes $600 Stimulus Check for COVID Relief
The proposal would reduce individual stimulus checks from $1,200 to $600 for individuals.
![Louisiana Governor Travels to D.C. for COVID Vaccine Summit](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2020/10/GettyImages-577085176.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Governor Travels to D.C. for COVID Vaccine Summit
Today's summit will help focus efforts to get a coronavirus vaccine distributed to the people who need it the most.
![$1500 If You Take the COVID-19 Vaccine](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/03/RS13680_73773673.jpg?w=980&q=75)
$1500 If You Take the COVID-19 Vaccine
The question is, would you take a newly approved vaccine that has no track record if the federal government gave you $1500?
![Governor Edwards Confirms Identity In Viral Photo, Says He Did Not Violate Mitigation Measures](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-02-at-4.09.15-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Confirms Identity In Viral Photo, Says He Did Not Violate Mitigation Measures
Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed that he was indeed in a controversial photo that has gone viral on social media.
![Denver Mayor Traveled To Mississippi For Thanksgiving After Telling Others To Stay Home](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-26-at-4.42.27-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Denver Mayor Traveled To Mississippi For Thanksgiving After Telling Others To Stay Home
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is apologizing to his constituents for not following his own guidance.
![.22 Cent Tax Per Gallon Proposed on Louisiana Gas Purchases](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/12/Gas-Station.jpg?w=980&q=75)
.22 Cent Tax Per Gallon Proposed on Louisiana Gas Purchases
The extra revenue would be earmarked for road and bridge repairs that have been backlogged in the state.