Politics

Over the past week, Santa Monica police have arrested more than 40 individuals within evacuation zones.

Starbucks has announced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they want to remain in its stores or use the restroom.

Kohl's has announced it will close 27 underperforming stores across the U.S. by April 2025, representing less than 3% of its over 1,150 locations.

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to create an "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs from other countries.

A Florida Planned Parenthood chapter has been accused of violating tax laws after providing the Harris-Walz presidential campaign with office space, according to a report from Fox News.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will face a recall effort in the coming weeks for his "poor policies," according to the leader of the movement.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, marking the second major event featuring former U.S. leaders and their spouses that she has missed in recent weeks. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, along with their spouses, are confirmed to attend the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

Rashida Jones, President of MSNBC, announced that she will be leaving the network after four years.

U.S. Capitol flags will be raised to full-staff on January 20 to mark President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the decision Tuesday, temporarily suspending President Joe Biden’s proclamation for flags to remain at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29.

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) has introduced a bill that would allocate state funds to provide unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants, despite the state's $10-17 billion budget deficit. The proposed legislation, SB 5023, aims to create a separate program for workers ineligible for federal unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.