- by foxnews
- 17 Aug 2025
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin, former MMA fighter, skips seat belts in DC over carjacking fears
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma said he does not wear a seat belt while driving in Washington D.C. due to the possibility of being carjacked
The senator explained that the reason he does not strap in while driving in D.C. is because of the possibility of carjacking - he does not want to be "stuck" in his vehicle if he needs to swiftly exit.
"And I wear my seat belt all the time, but in Washington D.C., I do not because it is so prevalent of carjacking," he said.
During a press conference on Monday, he called it "liberation day in D.C.," declaring, "we're gonna take our capital back."
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- by travelandtourworld
- descember 09, 2016
California Joins New York, Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, North Carolina, and Other US States in Experiencing a Significant Decline in Tourism
Now California joins New York, Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, and North Carolina has been significantly impacted by the downturn of tourism brought about due to a combination of factors. International and domestic visitors now have to deal with rising travel costs and skyrocketing airfare and accommodation prices. Further, safety concerns, negative perceptions, and traveling to the US are costs in and of themselves. Strict immigration policies are making it more difficult for foreign visitors to acquire travel visas which, compounded with the long-standing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, are fundamentally altering travel behavior and the public’s overall perception of travel. These realities have led to a marked decline in most tourism hot spots.
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