Sen. Ted Cruz is pressing Congress to rework Section 230, citing child‑safety concerns and a new White House AI blueprint that could reshape tech liability. The move mixes hearings, bipartisan wins and legal risk.

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s AB 2244 would create a “California Certified” seal for minimally processed foods and bar ultra-processed products from certification; the state must accredit certifiers by mid-2028.

Dozens of TECO customers told City Council Thursday that repeated rate increases and a storm surcharge are making electricity unaffordable for many households.

More than 100 No Kings protests are scheduled across Wisconsin this Saturday, with flagship rallies planned at the State Capitol in Madison and Washington Park in Milwaukee.

A city audit found slow ‘turnout’ times and a 2019 triage policy have left San Diego Fire‑Rescue crews averaging multi‑minute delays, pushing arrival times past the city goal.

Santa Monica will host a No Kings rally at Palisades Park on Saturday with a democracy fair and city safety guidance in place.

Federal prosecutors sued United Parks & Resorts, alleging its ban on wheeled walkers with seats at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens violates the ADA.

The Oklahoma House advanced bills to make the state superintendent an appointed position and to expand the State Board of Education, sending both measures to the Senate. Supporters say it will stabilize leadership; critics warn it concentrates power.

Transfers of county jail inmates to ICE rose to 83 in 2025, up from 30 in 2024, fueling political pushback and renewed debate over local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Local leaders and advocates are sharply divided over safety and community impact.

Sen. John Hickenlooper’s investment trust reported purchases in Uber and Eaton while he sits on committees that oversee those industries, prompting new scrutiny. Ethics advocates say the disclosures expose gaps in current rules.

The Ohio House approved HB217 to require law enforcement to enter missing‑person reports into the federal NamUs database within 30 days, the bill now heads to the Senate. Advocates say it closes a long‑standing reporting gap.

Aurora residents will join a nationwide No Kings day of nonviolent protest this Saturday, with a southeast Aurora rally and dozens of statewide events. Suburban turnout that once stayed home is now showing up in force.

Rep. Sean Casten warned troop deployments to the Middle East risk widening the Iran conflict and urged Congress to demand briefings and oversight. His comments come as new Marine units head to the region.