They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California?
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would direct state wildlife officials to study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears more than a century after their local extinction, sparking a sharp debate between urban conservation advocates and rural opponents.
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would direct state wildlife officials to study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears more than a century after their local extinction, sparking a sharp debate between urban conservation advocates and rural opponents.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
JD Vance security detail member investigated over alleged news leak, Secret Service says
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a member of Vice President JD Vance's security detail over allegations that the individual leaked information to the media, according to the agency.
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a member of Vice President JD Vance's security detail over allegations that the individual leaked information to the media, according to the agency.
Trump vs. Congress: The war powers showdown begins
Congress split over war powers resolutions designed to force President Donald Trump to end the expanding, deadly conflict with Iran, which has driven oil prices past $100 a barrel. While the House narrowly approved a concurrent resolution (214–208) to pressure the administration to abandon the war, the Senate voted down a joint War Powers Act resolution (47–49), blocking the legislative effort to halt military hostilities.
Congress split over war powers resolutions designed to force President Donald Trump to end the expanding, deadly conflict with Iran, which has driven oil prices past $100 a barrel. While the House narrowly approved a concurrent resolution (214–208) to pressure the administration to abandon the war, the Senate voted down a joint War Powers Act resolution (47–49), blocking the legislative effort to halt military hostilities.
Map: 24 states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
New Trump tariffs: President imposes double-digit levies as temporary tariffs expire
President Donald Trump is imposing new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries as temporary 10% worldwide levies expire Friday.
President Donald Trump is imposing new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries as temporary 10% worldwide levies expire Friday.
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds
Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.
Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.
House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
Homeless count expected to rise in Los Angeles
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles is expected to increase this year after two consecutive years of declines, according to multiple sources familiar with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s latest point-in-time count.
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles is expected to increase this year after two consecutive years of declines, according to multiple sources familiar with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s latest point-in-time count.
President Trump takes family of fallen soldier to Georgia on Air Force One
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East.
Hegseth reveals how much the Iran war has cost so far
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed what the Pentagon has spent so far on the five-month war against Iran during a fiery Senate committee hearing Tuesday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed what the Pentagon has spent so far on the five-month war against Iran during a fiery Senate committee hearing Tuesday.
Hegseth cites $37.5B Iran war cost, seeks more funding
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense bipartisan questioning on Tuesday as Senate lawmakers demanded clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy in Iran following the collapse of a recent truce. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee for the first time since hostilities resumed, Hegseth defended the administration’s request for $67 billion in additional emergency funding to cover mounting war costs.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense bipartisan questioning on Tuesday as Senate lawmakers demanded clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy in Iran following the collapse of a recent truce. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee for the first time since hostilities resumed, Hegseth defended the administration’s request for $67 billion in additional emergency funding to cover mounting war costs.
Gas prices rise again amid renewed US strikes on Iran
As of July 21, the AAA national average for regular fuel is $4.019, up from yesterday's average of $4.003, the week-ago average of $3.859 and the month-ago average of $3.938. The year-ago average was much lower at just $3.141.
As of July 21, the AAA national average for regular fuel is $4.019, up from yesterday's average of $4.003, the week-ago average of $3.859 and the month-ago average of $3.938. The year-ago average was much lower at just $3.141.
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive
The FDA is walking back its previous statement suspecting a link between California-based Taylor Farms' lettuce and cyclosporiasis.
The FDA is walking back its previous statement suspecting a link between California-based Taylor Farms' lettuce and cyclosporiasis.
Iran conflict drawing travel safety concerns
The State Department is warning Americans traveling overseas to stay vigilant following the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The State Department is warning Americans traveling overseas to stay vigilant following the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
Trump calls for investigation into manual used in climate change cases
President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.
President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.