Newsom urges a national ‘billionaires’ tax’ while fighting one in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a national billionaires’ tax and public AI equity fund while opposing a state-level ballot measure.
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
Former national security adviser John Bolton is pleading guilty to illegally retaining classified information. Bolton pleaded guilty to a single count of illegally retaining classified information.
DeSantis rejects e-bikes bill and two other measures with new vetoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that would have imposed new rules for riding electric bicycles. It was one of three bills he vetoed late Thursday, his first rejection…
The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status or TPS for migrants fleeing Haiti and Syria.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month,…
Alligator Alcatraz closes as DeSantis declares victory, critics slam cost
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday confirmed the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" is closing and is no longer housing detainees, saying the migrant detention center proved effective in helping to bolster President…
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock…
After failing to make ballot, St. Cloud lawmaker files lawsuit
State Rep. Paul Stark, R-St. Cloud, is suing the state after she failed to earn a place on the 2026 ballot when candidate qualifying ended.
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The money, largely to replenish stockpiles, comes as Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion this year for the Defense Department, a 50% increase.
Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces algae blooms and peeling liners after a $14 million renovation, triggering federal patrols and arrests.