WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials on Monday responded to activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination by threatening to bring the weight of the federal government down on what they alleged was a left-wing network that funds and incites violence, seizing on the killing to make broad and unsubstantiated claims about their political...
California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Boost Oil Production
NEW YORK — California lawmakers passed a bill over the weekend that would allow the construction of thousands of new oil wells annually in the Golden State in a bid to make oil supply more affordable for refineries and keep fuel prices in check for consumers. The new bill, SB...
Trump Redirects Millions to Historically Black Colleges, Charter Schools
The Trump administration announced Monday that it would inject nearly $500 million into historically Black colleges and tribal universities, a windfall funded largely by cuts to programs elsewhere for minority students. The administration will also redirect money to other political priorities for President Donald Trump, including an extra $137 million...
Over Half of US Healthcare Workers Plan to Switch Jobs by Next Year, Survey Finds
More than half of U.S. healthcare workers are actively looking to leave their current jobs, according to a new survey, underscoring mounting pressure on an already strained system. The Harris Poll, commissioned by education services company Strategic Education, surveyed 1,504 frontline healthcare employees and 304 employers between June 26 and...
Former Fed Bullard Says Met With Treasury Chief About Fed Chair Position
James Bullard, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said Monday he’d spoken last week with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about becoming central bank chair, and that he’s very interested in the job under the right set of conditions. “I talked to the Treasury secretary last...
La Niña Winter Is Coming. Will That Mean Less Rain in Valley and Snowpack in Sierra?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters are predicting a La Niña winter for California, increasing the potential for warmer and drier weather. The forecast is based on data collected from tropical Pacific Ocean surface temperatures, ocean currents, and atmospheric winds to calculate the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, which is used to...
Right or Left, There Are Monsters in Your Midst
Sometimes one sentence can be immensely clarifying. Several years ago, when I worked at National Review, I was speaking to my colleague Michael Brendan Dougherty on a podcast about a familiar and depressing topic: partisan blindness. Why, when we can see the evil in the opposition so clearly, are we...
LeBron James Downplays Concerns About His Advanced Age and Mileage
LeBron James is going into his 23rd NBA season, which will set an all-time record for the most seasons anyone has played in the league. Even though he's 40 years of age and will turn 41 in December, he hasn't really shown any signs of slowing down. Last season, he...
Should the Rams Trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo to the Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals lost franchise quarterback Joe Burrow to a toe injury that will sideline him for most of the season. So, at 2-0, the Bengals could be looking to add a new quarterback to the mix — either to supplant or backup-turned-starter Jake Browning. The Bengals are reportedly calling...
Trump Vows National Emergency in Washington, DC Over ICE Dispute
President Donald Trump said on Monday he would call a national emergency and federalize Washington, D.C. after Mayor Muriel Bowser said its police would not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. At issue is the provision of information on individuals living in, or entering, the United States illegally. Trump's threat...