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).
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed on Monday to implement “radical transparency” in an effort to “Make America Healthy Again.” Speaking on Fox News’ Hannity, Kennedy emphasized the dangers of processed foods and seed oils, highlighting their role in the nation’s chronic disease epidemic.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced legislation on Tuesday targeting elite universities and student protestors with two new bills. The Woke Endowment Security Tax (WEST) Act would impose a six-percent excise tax on the endowments of 11 major universities, using the revenue to reduce the national debt and strengthen border security. Additionally, the No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act would strip federal student loan eligibility from any campus protestor convicted of a crime.
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in January, highlighting a resilient labor market that continues to defy negative forecasts regarding President Donald Trump’s economic policies....
An expert witness testified before a House Homeland Security Subcommittee, claiming Democrats have deliberately “opened the border” over the past four years to bring in millions of new voters. Mike Howell of the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project argued that Democrats cannot win elections with only American votes and have used mass immigration to reshape the electorate.
