A group of over 30 pro-Palestinian agitators who set up a Gaza encampment at UCLA last April are suing the university, alleging their civil rights were violated during violent clashes with a pro-Israel counter-protest group. The lawsuit also claims wrongful arrest and excessive use of force by police.
Austin Police discovered incendiary devices at a local Tesla dealership on Monday morning, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Tesla properties, charging stations, and vehicles. Some incidents have involved arson, raising concerns over coordinated efforts against the Elon Musk-owned company.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will no longer receive Secret Service protection after President Donald Trump revoked his security detail, the agency confirmed on Monday. The decision comes months before the protection was originally set to expire, The Washington Post reports.
The Pasadena Unified School District has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging that the utility company’s equipment caused the devastating Eaton Fire, which damaged multiple school campuses. The district joins Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre in legal action against the utility company over the January 7 blaze.
President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education will not cause widespread financial issues for public schools, according to S&P Global Ratings. The credit-rating agency stated that while some K-12 education providers may experience operational challenges, large-scale financial deterioration or credit downgrades are not expected.
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court on Monday to block a lower court order mandating the reinstatement of over 16,000 fired federal workers. The order, issued on March 13 by Clinton-appointed U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup, has been criticized by the administration as an overreach into executive authority.
Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett acknowledged in a Sunday interview that she is focusing more on opposing President Donald Trump than on passing legislation. Her comments align with a March 16 NBC News poll showing that nearly two-thirds of Democrats want their congressional representatives to avoid compromising with Trump, even at the expense of bipartisan progress.
President Donald Trump stated during a White House Cabinet meeting on Monday that his administration has identified approximately $4 trillion worth of companies moving back to the United States due to his tariff policies. Trump highlighted the return of industries that had previously relocated overseas, emphasizing job creation and economic growth.
Comedian Michael Ian Black sparked outrage after mocking the death of former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love, who passed away on Sunday at 49 following a battle with brain cancer. Rather than expressing condolences, Black took to social media to ridicule Love, calling her a “DEI” hire and suggesting that President Donald Trump should “erase her.”
A Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia suffered a catastrophic accident in mid-February, releasing 50 million liters of toxic acid waste into the local water table. The spill has resulted in widespread environmental damage and heightened diplomatic tensions between Zambia and China.
