Despite a record number of marijuana-related bills introduced by both Republicans and Democrats in Indiana’s legislative session, all attempts to legalize or decriminalize the drug have failed.
Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal claimed last week that it was "inaccurate" to say that there are only two genders.
The Trump administration is set to cut 1,600 positions from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) before midnight. The move is part of a broader government restructuring effort aimed at reducing federal spending and streamlining operations. USAID, which manages billions in foreign aid, will see a significant workforce reduction as non-essential staff are placed on administrative leave.
The Department of Defense (DOD) has instructed its civilian workforce to ignore a directive from Elon Musk, who is leading federal government efficiency efforts under the Trump administration. Musk’s order required federal employees to submit weekly reports on their productivity, with failure to comply considered an automatic resignation. The DOD's response signals resistance to Musk’s push for government accountability and efficiency, raising questions about the authority of his mandate.