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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.

Despite public backlash, Trump’s ballroom plan wins praise from design experts and public officials

Architects are lauding President Trump's plans for a big, beautiful ballroom, even as the president's opponents and the pubic heap criticism on the project.

New DHS policy allows for refugees to be rearrested after a year in U.S.

The Trump administration has adopted a new policy demanding refugees go through a new security check after a year in the U.S., and declaring that they can be arrested and held in detention until they are shown to be clear of red flags.

Journalists detained while investigating U.S. deportees in Cameroon

Four journalists and a lawyer were arrested Tuesday in Cameroon while reporting on Africans recently deported from the United States.

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he is being ‘blackmailed’ over reported affair with former staffer

Rep. Tony Gonzales, Texas Republican, said he is being "blackmailed" by the husband of a now-deceased staffer after the lawmaker allegedly had an affair with her.

Virginia Gov. Spanberger to give Democrats’ response to Trump’s State of the Union

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday as her party looks to replicate her successful messaging on affordability in midterm races this year.

Trump’s refusal to invite all governors to a White House meeting prompts group to back out

The National Governors Association is pulling out of an annual meeting at the White House after President Donald Trump declined to invite two Democratic governors, undercutting one of Washington's few remaining bipartisan gatherings.

DOGE defeat: Congress has rejected most of Trump’s spending cuts

President Trump and his DOGE swung for the fences last year in calling for big spending cuts, but with Congress now done with most of the 2026 budget bills, it's become clear he barely got the ball in play.

Pro-life group warns Republicans: Ditch abortion pill fight and pay at the polls

A leading pro-life group is warning Republicans that they could pay a political price in the midterms if the administration doesn't get tougher on abortion pills sent through the mail.

Trump’s directive to increase glyphosate production faces MAHA backlash

President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to spur the domestic production of phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides by invoking the Defense Production Act, infuriating Make America Healthy Again advocates.

Senate hopeful with deep Dem ties has paid family over $350K from his campaign coffers

Federal Election Commission filings show Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn steered $388,000 in campaign and PAC money to himself, his wife, his daughter and his sister-in-law.

Trump says Iran has 15 days to reach a deal or face ‘unfortunate’ outcome

President Donald Trump tells reporters that will Iran face consequences if nuclear negotiations fail, warning "it's going to be unfortunate for them."

UK blocks Trump from using RAF air bases for potential Iran attack: report

Concerns over international law have prompted the U.K. to block the Trump administration from using its military air bases for a potential strike on Iran.

Trump calls Obama’s alien comments a ‘big mistake’ after alleging classified information podcast revelation

Trump accused Obama of revealing classified information about aliens, calling it a "big mistake" during Air Force One interview with Fox News reporter.

Cornyn warns Paxton would be ‘kiss of death’ for GOP as bloody primary race ramps up

A Republican trifecta could be at risk as a Texas Senate primary battle intensifies between Cornyn, Paxton and Hunt with implications for President Donald Trump's agenda.

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