US appeals court strikes down California’s open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling
A federal appeals court struck down California's open-carry ban affecting 95% of state residents, ruling the restrictions violate Second Amendment rights.
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Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement; says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City
Mamdani continues NYC reform agenda with new civic engagement office and judicial recruitment changes, promising greater transparency as Adams era ends.
Trump Cancels Sale of US Chips Business to Chinese Firm Over Security Concerns
President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 22, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump issued an order Friday canceling HieFo Corporation’s acquisition of chips and wafer fabrication assets from Emcore Corp. in 2024, citing national security concerns. The order prohibits Delaware-based HieFo, controlled by a Chinese citizen, from
Officials: 9 child centers discussed in viral video “operating as expected”
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were operated as expected when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday. The video posted late last month by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley alleged nearly a dozen day care facilities in the state that
New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations
Following SBA suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.
Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggested the IHRA antisemitism definition does not protect Jewish New Yorkers amid blowback over his Day 1 directives affecting that community.
Swalwell threatens to revoke driver’s licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California
Rep. Eric Swalwell promised to revoke driving licenses of masked ICE agents if elected California governor, sparking federal-state immigration clash.