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Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant

As Los Angeles reels from deadly January wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order Thursday directing the state to advance long-delayed regulations requiring homeowners in high-risk areas to clear combustible materials around their homes.

Bill to permanently underscore fentanyl’s danger is speeding through Congress

The effort to permanently place deadly fentanyl and its chemical cousins on America's list of the most dangerous drugs is gaining momentum in Congress.

Congress eyes legislation to end pandemic-era eviction rules

Legislation now in the House hopper would end a pandemic-era federal regulation that required landlords to provide tenants with 30 days' notice before starting eviction proceedings.

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan's Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state's next governor.

McConnell, Warner push bill to preserve whiskey and wildlife

Sens. Mitch McConnell and Mark R. Warner are pushing legislation to support the growth of white oak trees, saying a pending shortage threatens the ecosystem and Kentucky's prized bourbon industry.

The U.S. draws a ‘red line’ over including Hezbollah in Lebanon’s government, new envoy says

A newly appointed U.S. envoy said Friday that she hoped Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form.

As the DOT prioritizes families, it connects communities

To some, even the simplest proposals for family formation are contemptible. A hyperfocus on gender and race takes from the fact that genuine family-first approaches have these things in mind. But that slips past critics who read only prejudice into pro-family guidelines. Such is the case with a new memorandum from the Transportation Department, titled […]

The idea of DOGE is at the root of American values

The federal government is very good at creating acronyms. However, what the federal government is terrible at doing is accounting for the money it spends. Despite spending nearly $2 billion on government-spending watchdog alphabet agencies, such as the OIG, or Office of the Inspector General, and GAO, or the Government Accountability Office, it took President […]

New York shuts down NYC-area live poultry markets after bird flu detected

All live bird markets in New York City and several neighboring counties were ordered to be closed on Friday after inspectors found seven cases of bird flu.   New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issued the closure order for live bird markets in New York City, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Westchester County includes New...

Vance: Bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after racist posts surfaced

Vice President Vance on Friday argued that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned after social media posts of his came to light that espoused racist beliefs should be hired back. Vance, in speaking out about the issue, said that social media posts shouldn’t be the reason he is fired, calling the 25-year-old...

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