California Gov. Gavin Newsom is threatening to stop paying billions of dollars in taxes to the federal government. The threat comes as President Donald Trump reportedly prepares to cancel federal funds for the Golden State. “Californians pay the bills for the federal government. We pay over $80 billion more in taxes than we get back,” […]
They’re tiny, toothy and taking over the internet. Labubu dolls have become the latest obsession, and now, they’re the target of real-life crimes. Makeup store targeted The Makeup Shack, a makeup store in Southern California, posted surveillance footage showing a break-in that happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday. According to ABC7 Los Angeles, three suspects entered […]
Authorities have captured convicted killer and former police chief Grant Hardin after he escaped a jail in Arkansas nearly two weeks ago, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. State law enforcement officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents located Hardin and took him back into custody Friday afternoon, June 6. Authorities found Hardin near Moccasin […]
The Trump administration confirmed a report on Thursday, June 5, that it is shuttering the Quiet Skies program, which was used to secretly surveil Americans who were deemed potential national security threats. The administration’s intent to end the program was first reported by CBS News on Wednesday, June 4, just a day before Department of […]
New analysis in a report from CNN strongly suggests Israel’s military opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians seeking food and other supplies, killing as many as 31 people. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had contended the incident “simply didn’t happen.” Israeli officials and the White House strongly criticized American and British news organizations for […]
A sweeping travel ban announced by the Trump administration on Wednesday, June 4, may put a dent in the idea expressed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino that “the world is welcome in America” for the 2026 World Cup. The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, June 9, will restrict access to the U.S. for […]
A lawsuit before the California Supreme Court is pitting homeowners with rooftop solar against the state public utility commission and major private utility companies. The case centers on a 2023 rule that significantly reduced how much utilities pay for power generated by homes and small businesses. The Center for Biological Diversity, along with two other […]
Former first daughter Malia Obama is stepping into the spotlight — but not with the name that made her famous. Instead, she’s using her middle name, “Ann,” as she carves out a creative identity in the entertainment industry. Michelle Obama responds to the name change Former first lady Michelle Obama said she supports her daughter’s […]
Amid an active second term filled with executive orders and policy battles, President Donald Trump has begun laying the groundwork for his presidential library, with signs pointing to Florida as his top choice. Trump’s got a substantial nest egg supplemented by legal settlements from media companies and a family-run nonprofit which will allow him to […]
Ukrainian officials briefed United States senators Wednesday on the details of Operation Spiderweb. During the mission, the Ukrainian military destroyed approximately 41 Russian bombers worth $7 billion using drones costing $2,000 a piece when accounting for explosives and other added features. Straight Arrow News spoke with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. and Andy Kim, D-N.J., who […]
