January 18, 2026

Israel criticizes US over composition of ‘Gaza Executive Board’

The White House announced on Friday who will be part of a “Gaza Executive Board.” Israel, though, criticized the composition of this group, saying on X that it was not coordinated with them and “runs contrary to its policy.” Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar to contact U.S. Secretary of State […]

January 17, 2026

New study shows non-medical vaccine exemptions keep increasing as measles spreads

The number of parents opting out of vaccinating their children for religious or personal reasons has increased steadily in the past few years, new research has found.  According to a study published in JAMA on Wednesday based on a joint data investigation by NBC News and Stanford University, the median rate of families choosing a […]

January 17, 2026

DOJ opens investigation into Tim Walz, Jacob Frey: reports

The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as well as other officials in the state, over allegations they conspired to slow federal immigration agents. CBS News first reported the story, attributing “multiple sources familiar with the matter.” A U.S. official told the news outlet that the […]

January 17, 2026

California’s billionaire wealth tax pits progressives against power

Powerful public sector unions have allied with progressives to convince California voters to levy a novel tax on the wealthiest among them this November. However, the rich are fighting back — and they have the governor in their corner. California Billionaire Tax Act The proposed California Billionaire Tax Act would require anyone in the state […]

January 17, 2026

A ‘refocus’ or First Amendment threat? Pentagon takes over Stars and Stripes

Stars and Stripes, an independent news organization that has chronicled military life for generations of U.S. service members, says its First Amendment rights are being threatened by an announcement that the Pentagon would take over editorial decisions.  A top Defense Department official said the publication had become too “woke” and its content was due for […]

January 17, 2026

Judge dismisses Justice Department suit demanding California voter rolls

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to force California to turn over its voter information, saying disclosure would violate both federal and state privacy laws. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has yet to comment as civil rights groups see the ruling as a win.  U.S. District Court Judge David Carter issued the […]

January 17, 2026

DeSantis’ crusade to decouple Florida’s local governments from property taxes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants property taxes in his state abolished. If his final State of the State address this week is any indication, it’s a hill the lame duck Republican is willing to die on.  DeSantis described residents being “locked into their homes” due to the tax levels for a new residence. “Others have […]

January 17, 2026

Greenland holds vast mineral wealth. Getting it out of the ice is the hard part

Greenland contains a wealth of natural resources. And much like the Trump administration’s push to control oil in Venezuela, the pressure on Denmark to cede control of Greenland could unlock vast energy resources for the U.S. in the form of oil and gas as well as minerals to feed the technology sector.  President Donald Trump […]