DAVID OZGO: Want To Bring Back Manufacturing? Here’s How

President Trump’s tariffs, no matter what form they take, are unclear what impact they will have on US manufacturing, and will likely take place over several years. Hopefully they will be driving the manufacturing renaissance where the Trump administration is giving birth to banks. But one surefire way to boost our manufacturing bases right away […]

Contributor: L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ needs a remodel. Here’s how to fix it

In 2022, Los Angeles voters approved the Scale ULA, a transfer tax on the sale of high-value properties within city restrictions. The nickname, known by its supporters, has imposed a 4% tax on sales exceeding $5 million and a 5.5% tax on sales exceeding $10 million. That revenue is allocated to low-income housing programs. ULA […]

‘Woefully Inept’: Here’s Why Some Government Officials Use Signal

The government’s system is not always optimal for fast-paced environmental officials working on, and signals are an approved alternative for some uncategorized communications, an individual familiar with the government’s communication platform told callers. The encrypted messaging app has entered the public spotlight after Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a group chat debating […]

NPR’s President Claimed With A Straight Face Her Outlet Wasn’t Biased. Here’s 5 Times NPR Was Shamelessly Political

Despite years of shaking its own report, National Public Radio (NPR) CEO Katherine Maher unhesitantly told lawmakers in Congress on Wednesday that the outlet is a “non-partisan organization” with no political bias. Maher testified on NPR’s government funding before the House Supervisory Subcommittee and worked with Government Efficiency (DOGE) to address unnecessary spending. When Republican […]

Here’s Where Dozens Of Legal Challenges Against Trump Administration Stand

Dozens of cases have been filed against the Trump administration since day one, challenging everything from government efficiency (DOGE) to executive orders on the natural citizenship and fundraising of agencies providing child gender transitions. Some cases include key issues of executive power that are likely to be resolved by the Supreme Court in the end. […]

Here’s what Californians want in their next governor

Fairfield, California – Michael Duncan was adjusting his front door screen when he stopped recently to consider what he wanted from the next California governor. Duncan certainly didn’t give much thought to the problem. But when you get to it, he said, the answer is pretty simple: do the basics. Fighting crime. Fix the roads […]