California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has called for a special legislative session to protect the state’s progressive policies from potential challenges during a second term of former President Donald Trump. In an announcement Thursday, Nov. 7, Newsom said the session will focus on defending California’s climate change laws, reproductive rights and immigration policies. Newsom has…

Federal regulators recently denied Amazon’s request for additional nuclear power to support its expanding data center operations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruled 2-1 against the proposal, citing concerns that granting tech companies greater access to nuclear energy could drive up consumer costs and strain grid reliability. In addition to Amazon, other tech giants,…

Republicans won a majority in the Senate and believe they are on track to maintain their majority in the House. So once the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, who will be in leadership?  In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is vying to keep the gavel. Johnson wrote a letter to…

TV talk show hosts, late-night and daytime, have added their voices to the many reactions to Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. Most of these hosts specifically speak to viewers who don’t side with supporters of the president-elect. Comedian Jon Stewart told his “Daily Show” audience on election night Tuesday, Nov. 5, to not…

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his next four years in the White House, he has a new potential business conflict that didn’t exist during his first term: Trump Media and Technology Group. Back in 2017, his real estate empire was the biggest focus of ethics experts. But now he’s billions of dollars richer from…

President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transition to President-elect Donald Trump. Biden spoke to the country Thursday, Nov. 7, the day after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the election.  “Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory, and I assured him that I’d direct my entire administration to work with his…

The Federal Reserve continued its rate-cutting campaign Thursday, Nov. 7, marking the first policy decision since the 2024 presidential election. The central bank shaved off another 25 basis points from the federal funds rate, in line with expectations. The latest decision sets the benchmark interest rate between 4.5%-4.75%, down from 4.75%-5%. This marks the second…

As reported on Thursday, Nov. 7, Raygun, the Australian breakdancer, who gained instant fame during the 2024 Olympic Games said she’s retiring from the sport, citing backlash online and beyond. Raygun, whose real name is Rachel Gunn, broke the news on an Australian podcast this week. She told the hosts that she wouldn’t compete in…

The Israeli Defense Force ramped up their operations on Thursday, Nov. 7, in northern Gaza and ordered more evacuations. The move is fueling fears among Palestinians that they will never be able to return home. Israel said it was forced to clear out Jabaila and another nearby town on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to fight off…

Democrats are searching for answers after Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign collapsed on Election Night. President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz and even actor George Clooney are all being blamed by some within the Democratic Party. Some party members trace the loss back to when Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024. Several Harris…