Manhattan Institute Drives Efforts to Label Protests as “Civil Terrorism
The Manhattan Institute is promoting laws that classify minor protest offenses as felonies under a “civil terrorism” framework in states like Utah and Arizona
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Six States Hold Key Primaries Including California Governor and LA Mayor Races
Six states hold primaries Tuesday, featuring critical contests such as California's gubernatorial race and Los Angeles' mayoral election
Dual Groups Clash Over U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration Plans
Confusion and controversy arise as Freedom 250 and America250 organize separate 250th anniversary events amid performer withdrawals and political tensions
DOJ Halts $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Amid GOP Pushback
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirms the Justice Department will not proceed with the controversial $1.8 billion fund aimed at addressing government “weaponization.”
Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
President Trump named housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence amid controversy over his political investigations
Appeals Court Rules Trump-Era Transgender Military Ban Likely Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court found that the Trump administration's transgender military ban likely violates equal protection, maintaining a halt on removing current transgender service…
Challenges in Rebuilding U.S. Science Policy After Trump Administration
Experts highlight key obstacles in restoring U.S. science and technology policy amid process disruptions from the Trump era, emphasizing the need for structural reform…
New Student Loan Limits and Repayment Plans Begin July 1
Starting July 1, new federal rules limit student borrowing amounts and reduce repayment options, affecting millions of borrowers and reshaping student loan debt management
Congress Faces GOP Rift Over DOJ’s Controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate Republicans are divided over a DOJ fund providing payouts to people claiming legal "weaponization," stalling immigration funding as Congress returns
Senate Democrats Move to Block DOJ’s $1.7 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate Democrats are launching a campaign to block the Justice Department’s $1.7 billion fund designed to compensate individuals alleging government “weaponization.”