The Idaho State Legislature approved a bill that would permit the use of the death penalty for those convicted of sexually abusing children 12 and younger.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he was restructuring HHS to be more efficient by merging some of its divisions and terminating about 10,000 employees.
The United States has increased its military presence at Diego Garcia, a strategic base in the Indian Ocean, by deploying additional B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.
A police report has reportedly been filed against Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett after she was caught on video grabbing a reporter's camera inside the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. Charles Downs, a reporter for Loomer Unleashed, accused the Texas congresswoman of assault, battery, and attempted theft following the Tuesday morning incident.
Colorado has ranked seventh in the nation for energy efficiency, marking the first time the state has appeared in the top 10, according to the 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The ranking evaluates states on policies and programs aimed at reducing energy costs and cutting climate pollution through energy efficiency measures.
Seattle’s payroll expense tax on large businesses generated $47 million less than projected last year, with Mayor Bruce Harrell suggesting major corporations are not contributing their fair share. The Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts released its year-end revenue report on Tuesday, showing actual revenues of $360 million, falling short of the October projection of $406.8 million.
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that state employees must return to in-person work for at least 50% of their scheduled shifts. The policy, effective June 1, includes an exemption for employees living more than 75 miles from their primary workplace.
During a House Intelligence Committee hearing, CIA Director John Ratcliffe forcefully rejected Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez’s questioning about whether Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was intoxicated during a Signal app discussion on military action against Houthi rebels. The exchange highlighted tensions over the handling of sensitive national security matters.
