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. 

RUFUS - Russian Spies as well as Russian Assassins were planning an egregious act, one that would have shocked the United States Of Jesstopia.