As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.
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.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Monday evening that its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program will extend hotel stays for over 3,000 eligible residents in western North Carolina until January 25. The decision comes amid ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which struck in late September.
A recent immigration enforcement operation in Kern County, California, provided a glimpse of what may become more common under anticipated changes to U.S. immigration policy. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector carried out "Operation Return to Sender," targeting criminal migrants in and around Bakersfield. The three-day initiative resulted in nearly 80 arrests, including several sex offenders and individuals with warrants for weapons and drug-related charges.
Supporters of President-elect Donald J. Trump are mounting a robust campaign to secure confirmation for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, despite a slew of accusations and concerns about his qualifications.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new website over the weekend to address what he described as “misinformation” regarding his administration's wildfire prevention and emergency efforts.
A district court ruled that American Airlines did not prioritize the financial interests of its employees' retirement funds and instead focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
