Pennsylvania's Senate passed a bill to temporarily fund SEPTA, averting immediate service cuts. The Republican-backed bill, however, faces opposition from House Democrats who deem it insufficient and a short-term fix. The funding would come from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund, but Democrats argue it diverts money from crucial...
Pennsylvania's Senate passed a $47.6 billion flat-funded budget and a $1.2 billion transportation plan, sparking controversy. The plan diverts funds from the Public Transportation Trust Fund, impacting SEPTA, which faces a $213 million deficit and potential service cuts. Democrats oppose the plan, arguing it shortchanges mass transit and...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate hundreds of suspended UCLA research grants, totaling over $175 million, that were frozen last month. The judge ruled the NSF's actions violated a previous order blocking grant terminations. The government argued the suspensions were different from terminations, but the judge...
The White House has defiantly responded to Governor Gavin Newsom's threat to sue over the Trump administration's demand for over $1 billion from UCLA to resolve allegations of antisemitism and other discriminatory practices. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt challenged Newsom to "bring it on," asserting the administration's right to ensure...
A false online rumor claimed that President Trump and the Republican Party planned to federally lower the age of consent to 14. This claim, spread widely on social media, alleges the move was to protect Trump from Epstein-related charges. However, Snopes found no credible evidence supporting the claim....
California Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to redraw California's electoral maps in response to alleged gerrymandering by Texas Republicans, pressured by Donald Trump. Newsom claims this action is to counteract efforts to manipulate upcoming midterm elections. He issued a deadline to Trump, vowing a major press conference to announce...
President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles has sparked debate over the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which restricts the military's role in domestic law enforcement. While the Act generally prevents the military from enforcing domestic laws, exceptions exist for national emergencies or...
Pastor Doug Wilson, a prominent Christian nationalist, advocates for household voting and restricting women's suffrage, aligning with views shared by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Wilson's ideology, emphasizing biblical patriarchy and traditional gender roles, is gaining traction within the Republican Party, though it remains a minority view. Experts link...
President Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday for their first summit in over four years. The choice of venue was complicated by Alaska's peak tourist season and security concerns, ultimately settling on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The meeting, described as a "listening session" by the...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to jail Beto O'Rourke for allegedly violating a court order prohibiting financial support for Texas Democrats who staged a walkout to delay a new congressional map. Paxton claims O'Rourke violated a temporary injunction at a rally. O'Rourke countersued, alleging Paxton's actions are...
