Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently appointed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has publicly credited his faith in God for overcoming his struggles with addiction. In a heartfelt account, Kennedy shared how a spiritual awakening played a pivotal role in his recovery journey. This personal experience has influenced his perspective on mental health treatment, leading him to advocate for the integration of faith-based approaches within the healthcare system.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has sharply criticized Europe's aggressive pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions, calling the policy a "sinister goal" that imposes high economic costs while failing to deliver tangible environmental benefits. Speaking at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London, Wright singled out the United Kingdom’s decarbonization strategy, arguing that its approach has harmed economic growth, raised energy costs, and driven key industries overseas.
In response to the increasing influence of radical gender ideology in California's educational and athletic systems, state lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding parental rights and the integrity of women's sports. Assembly members Bill Essayli and Leticia Castillo unveiled three bills designed to address concerns over transgender policies in schools and sports associations.
San Clemente, a coastal town in Orange County, California, is taking steps to strengthen its coastline security in response to a rise in migrant smuggling by boat.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has officially declared his candidacy for governor of California, vowing to bring change and common sense back to Sacramento.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan signaled skepticism toward an emergency request to block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees or accessing sensitive agency records. The request, filed by 14 state attorneys general, sought a temporary restraining order against DOGE’s actions within multiple federal departments, including Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Commerce.
Democrats in Congress are grappling with how to advance their agenda without holding a majority in either the House or Senate, while President Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his policies. CNN acknowledged that Democratic lawmakers are confronting their “powerlessness” as Trump signs executive orders and collaborates with Republican legislators to push his legislative priorities.
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) are calling for access to Fort Knox to examine the nation’s gold reserves. Their demands follow growing public curiosity over whether the U.S. gold supply is still intact, as the last major inspection was nearly 50 years ago.
Newly appointed Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin sidestepped key cultural issues during an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Monday, despite polling that shows a majority of Americans disagree with the Democratic Party’s stance on gender and immigration policies.
The Trump administration is reportedly urging Romanian authorities to ease restrictions on Andrew and Tristan Tate, who remain under house arrest while awaiting trial on human trafficking charges. The two brothers, along with two Romanian women, face accusations of running an organized crime ring involved in sexual exploitation and forced adult content production.