Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is pushing back after Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed legislation aimed at helping nonprofits access state-managed investment tools.
A bipartisan effort is underway in Ohio to reform the state’s juvenile justice system, with lawmakers proposing new legislation aimed at prioritizing rehabilitation over incarceration.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R‑SC) has proposed the “No DEI in DC Act,” legislation aiming to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the D.C. government. Mace argues that these DEI bodies waste taxpayer dollars and distract from fundamental city services, such as public safety, crime reduction, and infrastructure.
California’s State Senate approved a bill co‑sponsored by Senator Scott Wiener that would prohibit federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from wearing masks while on duty. The measure is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom, who must decide whether to sign it into law.
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) recently introduced the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act, which blocks federal funding from schools failing to honor religious exemption policies in vaccination requirements.
On Friday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s American Agenda, former Trump Economic Adviser Stephen Moore said he remains optimistic about the U.S. economy, citing finalized trade deals and the passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as key factors that will help moderate inflation and support growth.
Democrats in Congress are renewing efforts to pass a federal price gouging law, tying the legislation to President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade. The proposal, introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), would give the Federal Trade Commission $1 billion in new funding and broad authority to investigate companies accused of "grossly excessive" price hikes.
