From the States
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Supreme Court to decide this week whether to take up 'climate' case allowing oil company to be sued
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on Friday whether to consider a case allowing state and local governments to sue fossil fuel companies for alleged damages related to climate change.
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As federal investigation expands, MN Gov. Walz tells Seattle crowd he'll welcome more Somalis
Walz drew a standing ovation upon his introduction, despite the fact he’s been under intense scrutiny and a federal investigation concerning massive fraud involving the Somali community in state social services programs under his watch.
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US House bill seeks to make transit safer, cheaper; welcomed by California pols
The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, giving it the potential to generate bipartisan support. However, there is some skepticism that it will pass, given the political climate in Washington, D.C.
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New Hampshire Gov. Ayotte blasts 'sanctuary' movement, vows crackdown
A group of progressive activists declared eight regions of New Hampshire “sanctuaries" from ICE activities.
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Poll shows tight race between Stefanik and Hochul in potential New York governor matchup
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is slightly ahead of Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in a potential New York gubernatorial race, according to a new poll by a conservative think-tank.
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Musk’s firm, The Boring Co., buys land for underground Las Vegas Loop
The Boring Co., an Elon Musk tunneling and transit company, has quietly bought land along a proposed 68-mile underground route for its Las Vegas Loop.
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Food benefits at risk for an estimated 5 million Californians as government shutdown continues
An estimated 5 million Californians are at risk of losing federally-funded food benefits through CalFresh, the state’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
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VP Vance says US troops will get paid Friday despite government shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate that has partially shuttered the federal government for the last 28 days.
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Gov Hochul urged to veto bills expanding legal liability for companies doing business in NY
A coalition of groups is urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a slate of proposals to update the state's liability laws, saying the bills will drive up costs for businesses and consumers.
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Heritage Foundation crafts map of historical sites for 250th anniversary with grades for accuracy
Organization wants to give tourists a comprehensive guide ahead of America's 250th birthday
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Most Californians say Newsom's interest in White House comes as no surprise: Poll
Newsom told CBS News that he would decide after the 2026 midterm elections whether to run for president. But Strickland accused Newsom of already thinking more about getting into the White House than governing California.
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Democrats target congressional seat held by NY GOP Rep. Malliotakis with lawsuit
Democrats are targeting a Republican-held congressional seat with a new lawsuit arguing the district's boundaries "unconstitutionally" weaken the political influence of Black and Latino voters.
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Trump admin revives longer version of US citizenship test
The Internal Security Act of 1950 explicitly established civics knowledge as a requirement for naturalization in the United States. This was later implemented into the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1952.