The state’s public financing program enables candidates to raise competitive funds from small donors effectively.
The GEO Group seeks a new hearing in a federal appeals court to override a verdict that mandates paying state minimum wage to detainees working in ICE facilities. This legal battle could reshape the financial landscape for federal contractors managing immigrant detention centers across the U.S., potentially raising operational costs and impacting federal budgets.
During her Senate confirmation, Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, did not confirm if schools could lose funding for teaching Black history due to an executive order banning DEI programs. This uncertainty raises concerns about the potential impacts on educational content and funding, especially in states where Black history is a curriculum mandate. McMahon’s lack of clarity and her controversial background add to the debate, as schools navigate the implications of federal funding tied to curriculum choices.
Donald Trump begins his second term with Project 2025, focusing on deregulation and fossil fuel expansion, impacting ESG goals.
The White House calls court rulings against Trump’s administration a “constitutional crisis” from “judicial activists.”
President Trump’s second term may rely on the Supreme Court for support on controversial actions, testing its limits.
States pursue strict scrutiny amendments for gun laws despite the Supreme Court’s originalist Second Amendment stance.
Protestors rallied nationwide against Project 2025; “Concerned Seniors” demonstrated in Columbia with homemade signs.
Tension rises as Trump pardons 1,500 Capitol rioters, provoking a rift between House Republicans and major police unions. Unions criticize undermining the rule of law, while GOP leaders defend Trump’s actions as fulfilling campaign promises.
Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passed at 88, leaving a legacy of philanthropy and cultural bridges.
Sen. Schumer criticized Trump’s halt to federal aid, aligning with Project 2025’s conservative policy blueprint.
Iraq’s top court halted three bills, including one affecting women’s rights, due to a disputed parliamentary vote.
