The White House is developing a policy requiring tech giants to pay the full energy, water, and infrastructure costs tied to data centers. The move aims to shield consumers from rising utility burdens driven by AI demand.
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Jimmy Kimmel is set to headline a Los Angeles fundraiser supporting House Democrats’ campaign efforts, with top political figures also expected to attend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a budget ultimatum: Albany must approve a 2% tax on millionaires or the city could implement a 9.5% property tax increase to cover a $5.4 billion deficit.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s upcoming “rental ripoff” hearings are being criticized for barring more than half a million New York City Housing Authority tenants from offering testimony, even as private landlords face scrutiny.
An elderly Pennsylvania farmer refused a $15 million offer from a data center developer to buy his land, opting to sell only the development rights to ensure it stays farmland.
U.S. consumer prices declined in January as inflation fell to its lowest level since March 2021. The data signals easing pressure on household budgets.
Trump’s Board of Peace announced a $5 billion commitment to Gaza reconstruction and humanitarian support. The plan pairs funding with security measures and demilitarization demands.
Nearly three-quarters of Trump voters say they are concerned about debanking and politicization in banking. Most oppose account closures tied to political or religious beliefs.
California’s governor signed a $90 million funding bill for Planned Parenthood and abortion providers, igniting political and moral debate. Supporters cite access to care, while critics warn of taxpayer-funded abortion expansion.
A sweeping U.S.–Taiwan trade deal cuts tariffs and drives major investment into American industry and semiconductors. China pushes back as supply chains and alliances shift.
Internal documents suggest major 2026 budget cuts to the State Department and foreign aid programs. The plan could close dozens of missions and fold USAID into State operations.
Although Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold helped his team win Super Bowl LX, California’s aggressive “jock tax” law meant he ended up paying more in taxes than he earned from his winner’s bonus.
Republican leaders in the House and Senate armed services committees are planning legislation to help secure President Trump’s goal of a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez allegedly used campaign funds for stays at high-end New York City hotels during fundraising events, according to Slay News. The spending has prompted criticism over fiscal priorities and campaign finance practices.
Trump’s executive order aims to cut permit delays and accelerate wildfire recovery in Los Angeles. Federal agencies step in as families struggle to rebuild.
South Africa defended its new land expropriation law after President Trump warned U.S. funding could be cut over concerns of property confiscation and human rights abuses.
President Donald Trump announced the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will close on July 4, 2026, for two years of major renovations as part of efforts to elevate the venue’s facilities. The decision comes amid backlash from artists and performers following leadership changes and the renaming of the center.
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department, claiming they failed to protect his confidential tax records from a politically motivated leak. The case, lodged in Miami, also names his sons and the Trump Organization as plaintiffs.