April 17 Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further Leon County, Florida risked losing $16.8 million in grants by pursuing a historical harms measure, according to county staff warning about anti-DEI law SB1134 compliance.
April 16 Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions Gov. Bill Lee signed a Tennessee resolution making June Nuclear Family Month instead of Pride Month, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
April 16 California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results John Eastman, who advised Trump on contesting the 2020 election, was disbarred by the California Supreme Court over findings of deceitful conduct.
April 16 Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve Four Democratic-led states reject Trump's no taxes on tips and overtime, drawing Republican criticism for denying relief to hard-working Americans.
April 16 DAVID MARCUS: Why Democrats' harebrained popular vote scheme might backfire Democrats push to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote compact as Virginia becomes the 18th state to sign on to the agreement.
April 16 MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman Constitutional scholar and Clarence Thomas clerk John Eastman faces disbarment by the California Supreme Court over his 2020 election work for Trump.
April 16 First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature Maine is poised to become the first state to halt large data center projects, as the moratorium bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for her signature.
April 15 Mamdani unveils new tax targeting wealthy property owners New York City Mayor Mamdani announces a new “pied-à-terre” tax on luxury homes owned by part-time residents, saying the measure will fund city services and address inequality. (@NYCMayor via X)
April 15 Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright' Melania Trump called for action over awareness, urging bipartisan lawmakers to pass permanent legislation supporting America's foster care community.
April 15 'Concerning': Ex-Biden official under fire as pay-to-play allegations emerge in top gubernatorial race Keisha Lance Bottoms' Georgia gubernatorial campaign is reigniting debate over ethics issues from her previous years in city government in Atlanta, including alleged pay-to-play.