POLITICS

California Bans Most Law Enforcement, Including Federal Agents, From Wearing Masks

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up a signed bill related to redrawing the state’s congressional maps in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 21, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed a bill that would prohibit most law enforcement officers—including federal agents—from wearing masks during official operations in the state. The first-of-its-kind law,

Trump Administration Strikes Deal to Regain Control of Washington Union Station

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Members of the National Guard patrol outside Union Station in Washington on Sept. 15, 2025. Daniel Becerril/Reuters WASHINGTON—The Trump administration said late Friday it has struck a deal to restore federal control of Washington Union Station in the nation’s capital. Last month, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it planned to reclaim management of Washington’s

Current H-1B Visa Holders, Renewals Exempt From $100,000 Fee: White House

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C, on Aug. 28, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The White House on Saturday clarified that a plan to charge a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants will apply only to new visas

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Opts Not to Run Against Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor

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Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel talks with the media before the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 12, 2015. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images After months of speculation that he would enter the race, former Ohio State University head football coach and current Ohio Lt.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Opts to Not Run Against Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor

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Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel talks with the media before the College Football Playoff National Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 12, 2015. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images After months of speculation that he would enter the race, former Ohio State University head football coach and current Ohio Lt. Gov.