California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide blueprint for banning homeless encampments, allocating $3.3 billion for housing and treatment. This follows a Supreme Court ruling easing encampment bans. The plan includes provisions for notice and shelter offers before removal. While some cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco...
Stephen Miller, a key advisor to Donald Trump, is pushing for mass deportations, despite judicial challenges. His strategy involves aggressive interpretations of laws and potentially suspending habeas corpus, a move criticized by legal experts. This aggressive approach, using tactics like misrepresenting Supreme Court rulings and invoking the Alien...
House Republicans unveiled a tax proposal including a SALT deduction cap increase to $30,000, but disagreements persist within the party. Blue-state Republicans want a significantly higher cap, threatening to sink the bill if the current figure remains. While some support a $62,000/$124,000 cap, others remain uncommitted. The...
Despite being detained at The Hague for his drug war, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected mayor of Davao City. Early results show two of his loyal aides re-elected to the Senate. The midterm elections saw a fierce rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos dynasties, with the...
Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra announced his candidacy for governor on Monday, joining a crowded Republican primary field. This follows Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision not to seek re-election. Feenstra's entry could lead to a high-profile contest, potentially against Attorney General Brenna Bird, seen as President Trump's preferred candidate. ...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced stricter immigration rules, aiming to curb what he termed a "failed experiment in open borders." The new measures, requiring Parliament's approval, will tighten work, family, and student visa requirements. Critics, including migrant rights advocates and some within Starmer's own party, condemned his...
Two Justice Department officials, appointed by President Trump to top Library of Congress positions following the firing of Carla Hayden, were denied access to the library's headquarters on Monday. The incident, involving newly appointed acting Librarian Todd Blanche, created a brief standoff and highlights ongoing tensions between the White...
President Trump's 30-day deadline for a decisive victory against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has yielded disappointing results. Despite a stepped-up bombing campaign costing approximately $1 billion in the first month, the U.S. failed to achieve air superiority. Houthi forces continue to shoot down American drones and...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, imprisoned in The Hague for crimes against humanity, has been re-elected mayor of Davao City. Despite his arrest in March related to his controversial "war on drugs," he secured a landslide victory with over 400,000 votes. His daughter, impeached Vice President Sara Duterte,...
President Trump issued an executive order aiming to lower prescription drug prices in the US. The order cites the high cost of drugs in the US compared to other developed nations, arguing that Americans are subsidizing lower prices elsewhere. It directs various agencies to negotiate lower prices with...
