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 […]
A new analysis published Friday in the medical journal The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, found no evidence that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy significantly increased the risk of children developing autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disability. The analysis reviewed 43 previously published studies. Acetaminophen — called paracetamol in many parts of the world […]
Madison Sheahan, the 28-year-old deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is resigning from the agency to run for Congress in her home state of Ohio. Sheahan has served as ICE’s second-in-command since March 2025. It was a period marked by an aggressive expansion of immigration enforcement under pressure from President Donald Trump. Sheahan launches […]
At least 45 people across 21 states have come down with cases of Salmonella poisoning after consuming a powdered greens supplement. In an update this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the Salmonella cases to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The outbreak began in August, 2025, with the latest cases […]
The diplomatic ice is thickening over Greenland as Denmark and its European allies launch a major show of military force. An exercise called Operation Arctic Endurance is officially underway with French, Swedish and German forces joining the Danes to signal a united front against talk of a U.S. takeover. This move follows a high-level deadlock […]
María Corina Machado walked into the Oval Office carrying her Nobel Peace Prize and walked out with a photo, a presidential post, and still no public endorsement. The gesture was extraordinary, but the result was familiar. President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that Machado presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during their White House […]
Anti-ICE protests are becoming increasingly aggressive, and President Donald Trump is now suggesting a term with serious implications: insurrection. Plus, the U.S. seizes a so-called ghost fleet tanker in the Caribbean, tightening its grip on Venezuela and its surrounding waters. And Venezuela’s opposition leader visits Trump with an unusual gift — and a clear hope […]
