As violent anti-ICE riots erupted across Los Angeles on June 7, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom attended a high-end wine fundraiser in Napa Valley, raising questions about his leadership during a statewide crisis. According to a report by City Journal’s Christopher Rufo, Newsom was seen at the “Vineyard Vibes” event at the Odette Estate Winery, an upscale venue he co-founded in 2011.
A proposed ban on natural gas in Illinois could saddle homeowners with tens of thousands of dollars in added costs, according to a new analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). Legislation introduced by state Sen. Celina Villanueva and backed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to prohibit natural gas hookups in new buildings, but critics warn it could devastate household budgets and the state economy.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed two immigration enforcement bills and a constitutional carry proposal Friday, rejecting legislation backed by Republican lawmakers focused on public safety and border control. The move triggered swift criticism from GOP leaders, who pledged to override the vetoes and accused Stein of prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.
Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY) accused the Trump administration of undermining constitutional checks and balances by preventing members of Congress from accessing ICE facilities without prior notice. Speaking on MSNBC Friday, Meeks said the administration’s actions raise serious concerns about transparency and accountability.
North Korea continues to impose harsh civil rights restrictions more than two years after the global COVID-19 emergency officially ended, according to a senior U.N. human rights official. The regime under dictator Kim Jong-un maintains post-pandemic lockdown measures that further isolate and control the population, despite international pressure and growing evidence of widespread human rights abuses.
Federal agents are under legal fire in California after a lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of excessive force during immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles. The lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Southern California, alleges that DHS agents assaulted protesters, reporters, and legal observers during a wave of anti-ICE demonstrations earlier this month.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado warned this week that Venezuela has become the only nation in the Western Hemisphere capable of producing Iranian combat drones. Speaking from hiding due to threats of arrest by the Maduro regime, Machado exposed the growing military ties between Venezuela and Iran, warning that this alliance represents a strategic threat to regional and U.S. security.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr met with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol this week to discuss the company's efforts to "Make America Healthy Again."
