California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrest of three suspected fentanyl traffickers in Los Angeles and the seizure of $55 million worth of fentanyl.
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated significant staff reductions, aligning with President Donald Trump's objective to streamline federal operations.
On Monday, Democrat Governor Tina Kotek declared March 10 as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" in Oregon, reaffirming her administration's commitment to expanding abortion access in the wake of post-Roe v. Wade restrictions in conservative-led states. The declaration comes as Oregon has seen a significant increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions due to new restrictions in states such as Idaho, Texas, and Louisiana.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that attacks on Tesla dealerships will be classified as domestic terrorism. The declaration comes amid a series of violent incidents targeting Tesla locations in multiple states.
The Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) is considering a proposal that would ban the sale of most new non-electric vehicles in the state by 2035. Environmental groups are pushing for Illinois to adopt California-style emissions standards, which include phasing out gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and implementing stricter emissions regulations on heavy-duty trucks.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a proposed property tax levy renewal that would increase funding for the city’s Democracy Voucher Program by 50%. The program, originally approved by voters in 2015, aims to increase participation in local elections and reduce the influence of large political donations.
Economist Steve Moore cautioned foreign nations on Tuesday that retaliating against President Donald Trump’s tariffs would harm their own economies. Moore’s warning comes as Trump announced an increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to Ontario’s 25% tariff on electricity exports to the U.S.
Republican Texas Rep. Brandon Gill stated Monday on Fox Business that “Republicans are done playing this racist game,” accusing Democrats of using intimidation tactics to suppress opposition to their immigration policies. Gill’s remarks came as he launched a petition to deport Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, alleging that she advised illegal Somali immigrants on how to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
