A new study from the National Retail Federation warns that proposed import tariffs could significantly reduce American consumers' purchasing power by up to $78 billion annually. The study examines the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on six major consumer product categories, including apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear,...
Renowned Pollster Retires After Badly Misreading Trump’s Iowa Support
Renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer is ending her election polling operation following a significant miscalculation in her final Iowa survey for The Des Moines Register. The poll, which showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3 points, was off by 16 points when Trump ultimately won the state...
Tulsi Gabbard: A Controversial Nominee for National Intelligence Director
Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of director of national intelligence. This surprising choice has sparked controversy due to Gabbard's lack of intelligence experience and past statements that some view as amplifying Russian propaganda. Gabbard, who recently joined the Republican Party,...
How California’s New Emission Rules May Kill the Motorhome Market
California's new emission regulations could significantly impact motorhome sales in the state. The California Air Resources Board recently amended its Advanced Clean Truck regulations, requiring manufacturers of vehicles over 8,500 pounds to gradually increase the percentage of zero-emission vehicles sold in California. Industry representatives argue that this change will primarily...
Abu Ghraib Torture Victims Win Landmark Case Against US Contractor
A federal jury in Virginia has ordered U.S. military contractor CACI Premier Technology to pay $42 million to three Iraqi men tortured at Abu Ghraib prison. This landmark verdict, coming after 16 years of litigation, marks the first time a civilian contractor has been held legally responsible for the abuses...
Warren Slams Biden Admin for Failing to Hold Israel Accountable on Gaza Aid
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, has joined the growing chorus of Democratic voices criticizing the Biden administration's handling of the Gaza humanitarian crisis. Warren denounced the administration's failure to penalize Israel for the dire situation in Gaza and endorsed a joint resolution of disapproval in Congress. White House Ultimatum and...
Which Four California Cities Are in the US Top 20 for Most Rats?
Four California cities have secured spots in the top 20 of Orkin's annual "Top 50 Rattiest Cities List" for 2024. Los Angeles maintained its second-place position, while San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento also made the cut. Chicago retained its title as the rattiest city for the 10th consecutive year,...
Fresno State Alum Is New Dean of Health and Human Services College
From student to scholar to professor and department chair, Dr. Kara Zografos’ history with Fresno State dates back nearly 20 years. Now she will usher in a new era as dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Fresno State. She has served as interim dean of the...
The Key Races to Watch: Nov. 13 Update
Several races have been decided, but others in the Central Valley are still too close to call. GV Wire continues to track local candidates and bond measures as results come in. Follow GV Wire for the latest updates.
ICE Immediately Moves to Bolster Surveillance of Illegal Immigrants After Trump Win
Immigration and Customs Enforcement wasted no time in preparing for a potential expansion of its surveillance capabilities following Donald Trump's election victory last week. Just hours after the results were announced, ICE issued a notice seeking proposals from companies to enhance its monitoring system for non-citizens awaiting immigration hearings or...