U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family. Stefanik, 41, the fourth-ranking member of her party in the House...
Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Government Website, Including One of Trump
More than a dozen photos — including one featuring President Donald Trump — were removed without explanation from the large collection of files connected to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein that the Justice Department released Friday. A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point Saturday from the...
Trump Set to Expand Immigration Crackdown in 2026 Despite Backlash
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces — even as backlash builds ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Trump has already surged immigration agents into major U.S. cities, where they swept through...
Meet the Researcher Using Sass and Social Media to Transform Bilingual Ed
In the bilingual education world, José Medina is a superstar. A former teacher-turned-principal-turned-researcher, Medina spreads his message about validating and acknowledging a student’s native language and expression on social media and in schools across the country with a sassy, no-nonsense style, telenovela-level energy, and strong research to back it up....
Everything You Need to Know About How to Use California’s New Mental Health Court
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Information accurate as of December 2025. Please be aware that CalMatters is not continuously updating this story. What Is CARE Court? CARE, which stands for Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment, is a court-based way to deliver mental health...
7-Eleven Inc Says CEO Jeo DePinto to Retire
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc said on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Joe DePinto will retire after 20 years in the role. The company said in a statement that it has appointed current President Stan Reynolds and Doug Rosencrans, executive vice president and chief operating officer, as interim co-CEOs. 7-Eleven...
Google Warns Staff With US Visas Against International Travel Due to Embassy Delays, Business Insider Says
Alphabet's Google has advised some employees on U.S. visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email. The email, sent by the company's outside counsel BAL Immigration Law on Thursday, warned staff who need a visa stamp to re-enter the...
Heading Into Midterm Year, Trump Hopes to Make Economy a Winning Issue
President Donald Trump talked up his party's prospects in the election battleground of North Carolina on Friday during a speech aimed at convincing Americans that his handling of the economy is sound. Despite consumers' glum holiday mood and sagging opinion polls, Trump took a victory lap highlighting rising stock prices, lower-than-expected inflation numbers and a...
Netanyahu Plans to Brief Trump on Possible New Iran Strikes, NBC News Reports
President Donald Trump is set to be briefed by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any expansion of Iran's ballistic missile program poses a threat that could necessitate swift action, NBC News reported on Saturday. Israeli officials are concerned that Iran is reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites the U.S. bombed in...
US, Russian Officials to Meet in Florida for More Ukraine Talks
U.S. negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida on Saturday for the latest talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump’s administration tries to coax an agreement out of both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict. The meeting follows U.S. talks on Friday with...