Biden Laments Defense Spending Bill’s Ban On Sex Change Surgeries For Kids

President Joe Biden on Monday criticized Congress’ defense spending bill for a provision that would prevent the Pentagon from paying for child gender reassignment procedures. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2025 prohibits Department of Defense (DOD) health insurance from covering transgender surgeries on minors that may “involve sterilization.” According to on the bill. […]

L.A. may borrow money to pay its growing legal bills

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Amari Cooper Freed From Browns, Shipped To Bills

A big harvest for buffalo! Acquired by Buffalo Bills in trade with Cleveland Browns on Tuesday Amari Cooperbringing a true No. 1 wide receiver to a superstar quarterback. Josh Allen. Overall, Buffalo received Cooper and a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, while Cleveland received a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick in exchange. […]

California Assembly passes bills to tackle gas price spikes

California lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday aimed at curbing sudden increases in gas prices. The bill is a measure inspired by a political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the oil industry over responsibility for the cost per gallon of the nation's top pumps. The extended debate on affordability at the state Capitol highlights the […]

Newsom signs more anti-crime bills, including laws targeting rape

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five more anti-crime bills sent to his desk by California lawmakers this month, most of which enact modest penalty increases and break with state Democratic leadership over the past several years. This is a departure from the more liberal approach taken by many. Highlighting efforts to combat retail theft […]

Gov. Newsom signs bills offering AI protections for actors

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that strengthen protections for actors' digital publicity rights, addressing concerns raised during last year's Hollywood walkouts led by actors union SAG-AFTRA. One of the bills, AB 1836, would prohibit and impose penalties on the creation and distribution of digital replicas of deceased people without the permission of […]