The Maryland House of Delegates has furthered along House Bill 380, permitting the installation of contraceptive vending machines in public schools, including kindergartens and nursery schools, all the way through high schools.
The White House released a statement condemning leaders of sanctuary cities and states, listing anti-ICE actions in Minnesota, Illinois, Washington State, California, and New York.
On February 24, 2025, President Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The meeting focused on a potential peace agreement, with Trump suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin might accept the deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of a broader settlement. “I have asked him that question. Look, if we do this deal, he’s not looking for more war,” Trump stated, expressing optimism about a possible resolution.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is once again asking for a federal bailout—this time to the tune of $40 billion for fire relief—just weeks after prioritizing a $50 million war chest to battle former President Donald Trump’s administration on immigration and other policies.
Senator JD Vance has firmly established himself as the leading contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, securing a decisive 61% majority in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual straw poll on Saturday.
