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Target-rich environment: JD Vance probes California fraud

How many “Learing Center” equivalents and other galling fraud schemes exist in California? And: How do we shut them down and hold them accountable? Take heart, dear and beleaguered taxpayers:...

Karen Bass and the cover-up of the cover-up

Mayor Karen Bass claims that she did not edit the LAFD’s after-action report on...

The Talking-Filibuster Quagmire: Objections and Responses

It’s hard to see how the idea is any less objectionable today than it...

Justice delayed, Justice denied: Trump DOJ frustrates parental rights activists

There's a growing sense of frustration with the Trump Justice Department among some parental activists who say they had expected a friendlier ear from the new team at DOJ.

The Talking-Filibuster Quagmire: Objections and Responses

It’s hard to see how the idea is any less objectionable today than it was four years ago when Chuck Schumer tried it.

Justice delayed, Justice denied: Trump DOJ frustrates parental rights activists

There's a growing sense of frustration with the Trump Justice Department among some parental activists who say they had expected a friendlier ear from the new team at DOJ.

Republicans call on DOJ to probe four blue states for refusing religious opt-out for kids’ vaccines

Rep. Greg Steube is prodding the Justice Department to investigate four Democrat-led states over allegations that they aren't allowing parents to use religious objections to opt out of school vaccine mandates.

Trump launches new discount prescription site as part of affordability push

President Trump on Thursday launched the Trump Rx website, offering a first-of-its-kind route for patients to buy medicines directly from drugmakers without insurance or middlemen involved.

Man charged with attempted murder of Trump’s budget director Russ Vought

A Maryland man has been arrested on attempted murder charges against Russ Vought, one of President Trump's top aides.

Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question as part of its practice test of the 2030 census, raising questions about whether the Trump administration might try to make a significant change to the once-a-decade headcount that failed during the president's first term.

Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for redistricting

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't have the authority to call a special session to redraw Florida's congressional map in the middle of the decade since that power belong to lawmakers, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

‘Do not call me cisgender’: Rep. Hageman draws cheers online for rejecting ‘made-up word’

Rep. Harriet Hageman struck a nerve when she declared that she doesn't want to be referred to as a "cisgender woman."

GOP rejects Democrats’ new proposed rules for ICE as ‘radical,’ unrealistic

Republicans on Thursday resoundingly rejected Democrats' new proposals to reel in ICE, saying the 10-point list of reforms, including barring arrests near schools and courts and giving localities a veto over operations, was the stuff of "fantasy land."

Harris’ ‘Kamala HQ’ relaunch fuels 2028 speculation

Former Vice President Kamala Harris relaunched her social media platform Thursday, transforming her 2024 campaign's "Kamala HQ" into "Headquarters," a digital organizing hub aimed at mobilizing younger voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Republicans reject complaint about Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it

The Republican leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees have rejected a top-secret complaint from an anonymous government insider alleging that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard withheld classified information for political reasons.

White House slams Democrat governor for urging public to track ICE agents with new video portal

The White House slammed New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill after she announced her administration is launching a portal to monitor ICE officers and alert people to their presence.

Boston’s Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and bodycam footage, says fed government ‘hides behind masks’

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused ICE of unconstitutional operations and ordered the release of surveillance footage showing alleged federal agent violence.

FDA relaxes labeling rules on ‘no artificial colors’ claims amid crackdown

The FDA is relaxing rules allowing companies to label products with "no artificial colors" when using natural or plant-based coloring instead of synthetic dyes.

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