It has been more than a year since the bombing of the Nationalist House took place, marking the terrorist attack that would go on to kill more than a dozen more people in the preceding weeks. The bombing lasted all of 5 seconds, with the Nationalist House(seen left), partially collapsed due to structural damage. In the past year, investigators continue to peace together exactly what happened and how James Ronaldson was able to do such an horrific thing. Attacking our nation's head of state.

RUFUS - Less than 24 following the crash of Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom's plane early this morning, the Jesstopian Aviation Safety Administration has revealed the cause of the plane crash that claimed the lives of Majority Leader Brad Newsom, His aid and the two pilots. In a brief statement the JASA said that it had found significant issues with the flight's computer set up that contributed

ALDEN - Former Mesa Governor Kirk Paul has announced that he has officially retired from politics to focus on his Alden Prime Time hosting gig and to focus on other special interests. The ex-Governor says that it was time for him to move on.
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Kirk Paul, who served as the 19th Governor Of Mesa from November 20, 2021 until his resignation on May 9, 2023, fought to the bitter end to save his career. His defaming anti-trans legislation, harmful policies on LGBTQ+ healthcare and access to schooling also led to the collapse of his political career. While he tried to save his career, many pro-trans supporters continued their calls for him to resign.

ALDEN - Just a little after midnight, Joshua Adamson was sworn in as the 20th Governor of the State. He comes into office during a time where he must rely on his people skills and moral character to ensure the State of Mesa stays together. The Governor did also say that many of his advisors are key to the success of the State. He says that he will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the ongoing tensions between the public and the Governor's Office. He says he will be EVERYONE's governor.

DUKE PALACE - King Georgie V just made history being the first sitting, Poltian King to cut ties with three of the world's largest communist countries. After announcing that he "didn't share the same views as the late King Marcus II," King Georgie V, said that "in order for Kingdom to survive, it would need to reevaluate its stance in the world." He also said that "Jesstopian President John McCallum's kindness and guidance has made what he was doing and would decidedly do in coming weeks do, was an important step for Polton to move on and establish strong relationships with the rest of the world.

RUFUS - President McCallum, who has spearheaded the Jesstopian response to the Invasion of Ukraine, by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Over the course of almost 5 months, he has ordered Jesstopian Troops to Ukraine to fight and protect Ukrainian Civilians.

President McCallum has received approval from Congress to formally begin withdrawing troops from Ukraine on the basis the it will continue sending equipment, weaponry and military vehicles to Ukraine so that they continue to have the support they need to fight off Russian Advances.

On Monday, President McCallum addressed Congress to ask for them to reconsider the costs of keeping troops in Ukraine. Over 900,000 troops have been killed on Jesstopia's Military Branches, and the President was worried that if they fighting continued, it would not only force Jesstopia's Government to call on the Selective Service System,  which would pull names from a Civilian pool which mandates them to join the military involuntary to continue fighting for the United States Of Jesstopia. He also outlined the need for service members to return home from combat.

"We will continue to withdraw all troops through July 5, 2022. We plan on having all of our troops home before the end of the day on July 6, 2022." said President McCallum. "Troops will begin shipping back to Jesstopia starting June 30, 2022."

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ALDEN - Moments ago, Lt. Governor Joe Haney announced that he formally resigns from his post as the State's Lt. Governor. His reason for doing so, is to focus on healing from the death of his son, alongside his family.

The Mesa Highway Patrol as well as Commissioner Hendricks to be in court next week to answer questions relating to the shooting that killed Joe Haney's 22 Year Old Son. Commissioner Hendricks will be asked about Highway Patrol policies regarding Use Of Force.

ALDEN - Mesa Lt. Governor Joe Haney has recently announced that he would be stepping back from his role as Lt. Governor, at least temporarily until the conclusion of the investigation of the death of his son, Bradely(22), who was killed after a high speed pursuit. 

NEWS 28 - As candidates end their Gubernatorial Campaigns, many eagerly await tomorrow's elections, and subsequently the results thereof. Candidates including Gov. Thomas Cooke(N-NS), and Candidate Parker Jackson(R-NS) have already signed the Campaign Termination Agreement.