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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every 50 years, the United States holds milestone Independence Day celebrations. This year marks the nation’s 250th birthday and fifth semicentennial celebration.
In this Media Miss Minute, could the U.S. take direct action to take control of Canada? A growing share of Canadians think so. And for the first time in half a century, the U.S. is seeing more people leaving the country than coming in. Media Miss by the right: 31% of Canadians fear US ‘direct action’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What started in Texas has continued in Virginia, with state lawmakers passing an amendment allowing a rare mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps. The amendment still requires voter approval and takes effect only if another state also conducts a mid-decade redraw. Virginia Democrats, who control the state legislature, are trying to redraw congressional districts to create […]
