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Free speech must apply to everyone at UC —not just the radical left

University of California Regent Jay Sures asked the right question this week about free speech on campus: Does it apply to everyone equally? Or just the far left?

U.S. press freedom reaches new low, says global journalism organization

The U.S. hit a historic all-time low in press freedom, now ranking 64th globally, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2026 World Press Freedom Index.

Fetterman warns of ‘small Communist takeover’ in Maine as Platner nears Democratic nomination

Sen. John Fetterman sounded the alarm Friday about the leftward drift of his own party, warning that a "small Communist takeover" is underway in Maine as Graham Platner closes in on the Democratic Senate nomination.

Drugmaker files emergency appeal to restore access to mail-order abortion pill mifepristone

A pharmaceutical company that makes the abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block Friday's lower court ruling that prohibited telehealth and mail access to the drug nationwide.

Nebraska becomes first state to impose Medicaid work requirements before OBBB deadline

Nebraska became the first U.S. state to impose Medicaid work requirements eight months before the deadline set in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A look at the U.S. military assets in the Middle East

The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Donald Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear program fall apart.

Democrats say citizenship question could derail census test and deter immigrants from participating

U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a questionnaire with a citizenship question as part of its practice test for the 2030 census could jeopardize the once-a-decade head count and scare away immigrants from participating, congressional Democrats warned Thursday.

Trump cracks down on illegal immigrants getting housing assistance

Two Trump Cabinet departments announced changes Thursday aimed at making it tougher for unauthorized immigrants to claim public housing benefits.

Police in Idaho search for suspect who stole ambulance, drove into building that houses DHS offices

Authorities in Idaho were searching Thursday for a suspect who they said stole an ambulance outside a hospital, poured an accelerant over it and drove it into a nearby building that houses U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices.

New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch

New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.

Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats’ redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seats

A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state's congressional maps, handing the party another setback in its efforts to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the national redistricting battle.

Buttigieg, Newsom, AOC top three in new 2028 poll in key presidential primary state

Pete Buttigieg leads early 2028 presidential polling in New Hampshire at 20%, ahead of Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 15% each.

Red state auditor’s report flags Democratic governor’s ‘concerning’ spending on ‘luxury’ expenditures

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is facing heat from the state's Republican auditor, who released a report outlining questionable spending from the executive branch.

Trump’s NIH director isn’t the only one wearing multiple hats during the president’s second term

President Donald Trump has tasked several Cabinet members and other officials with multiple roles in his second administration, most notably Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Cambodian PM says Thai forces occupying disputed land despite Trump-brokered ceasefire

Trump's Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire is under strain with Thai forces allegedly occupy Cambodian territory, displacing 80,000 locals, according to officials.

Massie faces backlash over Epstein demand, critics suggest he should ‘seriously reconsider’ Congress

Rep. Massie said he once offered Republican leaders his vote in exchange for a public expression of gratitude for his role in forcing the disclosure of the federal government's Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking GOP backlash.

Circuit Court Judge Sides with RNC in Virginia Redistricting Fight

The judge temporarily halted the proposed constitutional amendment, which was set to go before voters this spring.

‘David Souter Gives Barack Obama a Supreme Court Vacancy’

My new Confirmation Tales post looks at the biggest mistake of George H.W. Bush’s presidency—his appointment of David Souter to the Supreme Court—and how...

Trump takes victory lap as U.S. steel industry sees tariff-related boom

President Trump toured a steel plant in Georgia to promote the Made-in-USA power of his tariffs Thursday, saying his massive levies on imported metal are working and the Supreme Court had better uphold his broader trade plans.

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