The Internal Revenue Service has officially closed its investigation into a Florida church that prayed for a local school board candidate during a worship service — affirming the church’s tax-exempt status.
With the federal election fast approaching, the Coalition has vowed to tackle illegal foreign fishing head-on — a growing threat to Australia’s maritime sovereignty and seafood industry.
As California Governor Gavin Newsom quietly positions himself for a likely 2028 presidential bid, he appears to be drawing from an unexpected source for strategic guidance: his ex-wife and longtime conservative figure, Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The Illinois House of Representatives, led by Democrats, has passed House Bill 3637, aiming to ensure continued access to abortion medication, specifically mifepristone, regardless of potential federal restrictions.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, is doubling down on efforts to root out internal leakers by utilizing lie-detector tests, including on top officials. The agency confirmed it is “unapologetic” in its approach, citing national security concerns as justification for polygraph exams on personnel regardless of their status or tenure.
New Jersey police officers are now barred from arresting individuals solely based on an “Outstanding Administrative Warrant” from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive. A recent internal email from New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan clarified that contacting ICE using provided phone numbers is also prohibited for New Jersey State Police employees.
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), the only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, defied party advisors last weekend and attended multiple town halls despite organized protests over her vocal support for President Donald Trump and controversial views on the war in Ukraine. Instead of backing down, Spartz faced tough questions from constituents, many frustrated by her changing stance on U.S. support for her native country.
North Carolina’s local governments will receive approximately $1.3 billion from national opioid settlements, following a new agreement announced Monday between Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical firm Mylan and 15 states. The latest deal, valued at up to $335 million, includes as much as $9 million for North Carolina to be paid over the next nine years.
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says President Donald Trump’s planned military parade must come with “millions and millions of dollars” for road repairs if tanks and other heavy military equipment roll through the streets of the nation’s capital. The parade is reportedly scheduled for June 14, marking both the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s 79th birthday.
