Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Bill, Allowing Automatic Enactment

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing affordability bill passed by Congress last month. The president is withholding his signature in protest of the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a legislative measure intended to restrict non-citizen voting. Despite … Read more

New California Laws Effective July 2026

California residents will face significant changes starting July 1 as new laws impact minimum wages, food labeling, and school safety. These updates include increased pay for hospitality and healthcare workers, mandatory allergen disclosures for large restaurant chains, and new regulations for streaming service advertisement volumes. How will minimum wages change in California? While the current … Read more

Shoko Kawata: Japan’s First Mayor to Take Maternity Leave

For decades, the archetype of a high-level leader—whether a CEO, a Prime Minister, or a Mayor—was defined by an almost superhuman level of availability. The “ideal” leader was someone who never stepped away, never faltered and certainly never prioritized personal life over public duty. However, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the halls of power, … Read more

DOJ drops investigation of Fed Chair Powell, lifts hurdle for Warsh

A criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been closed, shifting the focus to an internal watchdog inquiry. Pirro announced Friday that the Fed’s inspector general has been tasked with investigating cost overruns related to the headquarters project. Did You Know? Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., stated that he viewed Jerome … Read more

DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud

The Department of Justice announced an 11-count fraud indictment on Tuesday against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The federal government accuses the civil rights nonprofit of secretly funding the same white supremacist and hate groups it claimed to be fighting. Details of the Federal Indictment Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that between … Read more

Judge blocks Trump’s White House ballroom above-ground construction

A federal judge has issued a revised order blocking the Trump administration from proceeding with above-ground construction on the proposed White House ballroom. While the ruling halts the main structure, Judge Richard Leon is allowing the administration to continue below-ground construction, specifically work related to national security facilities. Limits on Construction and Security Exceptions The … Read more

ICE agents shoot man in California during vehicle stop

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot a man in Patterson, California, on Tuesday. According to acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, the shooting occurred after the man allegedly “weaponized his vehicle” and attempted to run over an officer. Targeted Arrest and Alleged Assault The ICE agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop to arrest … Read more

Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s “Today Show,” announced Tuesday that her family is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was last seen entering her Arizona home on the night of January 31. Search Intensifies for Missing Woman The Pima County … Read more

ByteDance to add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash

ByteDance Backpedals as Hollywood Battles AI Copyright Clash ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is scrambling to add safeguards to its recent AI video generation tool, Seedance 2.0, following a swift and forceful backlash from major Hollywood studios. The dispute highlights a growing tension between the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the protection of … Read more

New York 3D Printer Bill: Surveillance & Firearms Detection Concerns

New York’s 3D Printer “Kill Switch” Sparks Privacy and Practicality Debate A controversial new provision buried within New York’s 2026-2027 executive budget bill (S.9005 / A.10005) is raising concerns among makers, educators, and manufacturers. The legislation proposes requiring all 3D printers sold or delivered in the state to include “blocking technology” – essentially a kill … Read more