A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can open the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, to illegal aliens enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This decision comes after the Biden administration’s May announcement that it would allow some DACA recipients to access Obamacare. The DACA program, created by former President Barack Obama through executive order, shields over a million illegal aliens from deportation.
George Stephanopoulos, the prominent host of This Week on ABC News, may be out of a job after a defamation settlement involving former President Donald Trump. The deal, authorized by Disney CEO Bob Iger, includes a $15 million payout to Trump, plus an additional $1 million to cover Trump’s legal fees. This settlement stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump earlier this year after Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed that Trump was “found liable for rape” in the E. Jean Carroll case.
NCAA President Charlie Baker faced sharp criticism on Tuesday for placing the burden of safety on female athletes uncomfortable sharing locker rooms with transgender athletes.
California lost 156,300 jobs in the first half of 2024, according to the latest federal quarterly payroll data, contradicting Governor Gavin Newsom’s optimistic claims about job growth in the state. While Newsom’s office had highlighted preliminary job survey data, which often overestimates employment numbers, the finalized payroll data shows a starkly different picture. In January, California’s payroll data counted 18,037,900 jobs, but by June, that number had dropped to 17,881,600, reflecting a significant job loss.
A new report released by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) and the House Administration on Oversight Subcommittee calls for an investigation into former Rep. Liz Cheney. It was previously revealed that she colluded with witness Cassidy Hutchinson without Hutchinson's attorney's knowledge surrounding the House Select Committee on January 6 interviews.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to eliminate or suspend burdensome regulations preventing Floridians from rebuilding their homes after the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton. These restrictions, she argues, are forcing some residents to abandon their communities altogether.
Authorities in Ventura County arrested 37 individuals, including 21 adults and 16 juveniles, during a retail theft blitz operation at the Pacific View Mall in Ventura.
Hospitals in Marion County will soon enforce visitor restrictions in response to "increased respiratory virus activity," according to the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD).
