From the States
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Washington state high court upholds $35 million campaign finance penalty against Meta over ads
Meta argued that Washington's strict regulations unfairly burdened its platforms, effectively suppressing free speech.
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Iran deal fails to address terror proxies, ballistic missiles, human rights
In addition to the lack of language addressing Iran’s terror proxies, questions surrounding the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile production have been raised.
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Sen McCormick wants Gov Shapiro to opt Pennsylvania into national school choice
As U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick continues to advocate for a federal school choice program, he expressed optimism that first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro would opt Pennsylvania into it. "I think that the rationale of this opportunity will hopefully convince him..."
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Planned Parenthood sues Nevada over 40-year abortion law that had been dormant until this week
A 40-year-old dormant law requiring Nevada minors to notify parents before an abortion was enacted for the first time Tuesday evening.
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DOJ's Civil rights office pledges to 'kill' DEI initiatives in govt, business, schools
The Department of Justice will remain laser-focused on combating actions it believes violate civil rights laws, including initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. That plan includes using subpoenas, prosecutions or revocation of federal funding.
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White House announces education cuts in next budget rescission package
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Wednesday she has discussed plans to work with Congress to use smaller bills to move different department programs to other government agencies.
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Trump admin Education Dept. has paused student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration launched a loan forgiveness program, the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, but it was found to be illegal. IBR is currently the only loan forgiveness plan not facing legal challenges.
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California high school students seek aid despite the risk of deportation for a parent
Twelve percent of American children, or about nine million people, are citizens with at least one noncitizen parent, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization.
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Republicans are trying to overhaul the U.S. regulatory system in 2026 funding bill
Republicans are using the high-stakes annual appropriations process to push through legislation that would overhaul the U.S. regulatory system. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has continuously reintroduced the REINS Act to no effect.
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AstraZeneca to build largest US plant in Virginia as part of $50B investment in US
President Donald Trump referenced the announcement the following day in Oval Office remarks, framing AstraZeneca’s overall $50 billion investment as a response to U.S. trade policy and the political climate.
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Texas legislature in special session to address redistricting, committee members assigned
On the call for the special legislative session, which began Monday, is the task of redistricting Texas’ 38 congressional districts. The session is supposed to address 18 legislative priorities identified by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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20-state coalition sues Trump administration over health care, education
California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Washington are part of a 20-state coalition suing the Trump administration over restricting access to health, education and social service programs.
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NC Sen Budd backs Israel’s; says 'Hamas is the impediment to peace'
Budd and Ambassador Mike Huckabee were responding to 25 Western countries and the European Union commissioner issuing a joint statement calling for a ceasefire and assessing blame to both sides.