Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed questions Thursday regarding reports that his department has developed preliminary designs for a $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump’s image, emphasizing that any such currency would require congressional authorization to proceed. The proposed currency design, which would include Bessent’s signature, has reportedly been under development by Treasury Department officials for...
Recent polling data has revealed a significantly tightened race for the 2028 presidential nomination in both major political parties, marking a notable shift in the political landscape as the nation looks ahead to its next presidential election cycle. Among Republican voters, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now essentially tied...
Colombia approaches its presidential election on May 31 against a backdrop of intensifying organized crime violence that will shape the nation’s security strategy for years to come. The country’s criminal landscape has transformed dramatically over the past four years, presenting unprecedented challenges for the incoming administration. The outgoing administration of President Gustavo Petro implemented significant...
California lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restricting social media access for minors, with the state Assembly passing legislation that would prohibit platforms using addictive features from allowing children under 16 to create accounts. Assembly Bill 1709, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, a Democrat representing Long Beach, received unanimous support in a 72-0 vote...
Mexican authorities have initiated legal proceedings involving several current and former government officials, including Sinaloa state Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, following allegations of connections with organized crime groups. The Attorney General’s Office has called these officials to provide testimony regarding claims of collaboration with a major faction of the Sinaloa criminal organization. The development comes...
Governments across multiple nations are implementing restrictions on teenagers’ access to social media platforms, citing concerns about youth mental health. However, a comprehensive scientific review suggests these policies may lack the empirical foundation their proponents claim. Australia implemented legislation in December 2025 prohibiting social media accounts for individuals under 16 years old. Several other nations,...
Executive compensation at major American corporations reached a median of $17.7 million in 2025, marking a nearly 6 percent increase from the previous year. The rise in executive pay packages reflects corporate boards’ efforts to reward leadership for delivering higher profits and stock performance while creating incentives for retention. The compensation data, drawn from 337...
Twenty-four Democratic state attorneys general declined to participate in a federal anti-fraud roundtable on Tuesday, citing inadequate notice and what they characterized as preferential treatment given to their Republican counterparts. The meeting, hosted by Vice President JD Vance in his capacity as chair of the newly established Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, was intended to...
Major social media platforms are facing significant challenges with their content moderation practices in Europe, according to new data from an independent appeals body established under European Union regulations. The Appeals Centre Europe, based in Dublin, has documented thousands of moderation errors across platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram during its first year of...
The Oakland Police Department stands on the verge of ending more than two decades of federal oversight, with a federal judge announcing Wednesday that the monitoring program could conclude by September 29 if the department maintains its current compliance levels. U.S. District Judge William Orrick III made the announcement after reviewing a report showing the...