Trump Administration temporarily lifts shipping rules to tackle rising fuel costs

The Trump Administration has approved a 60-day suspension of the Jones Act, aiming to ease pressure on fuel prices and stabilize supply chains disrupted by escalating tensions involving Iran. The century-old law typically requires that goods transported
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faces questioning on Capitol Hill

Senior U.S. intelligence officials faced sharp questioning on Capitol Hill during a high-stakes Senate hearing on global threats, with lawmakers zeroing in on the ongoing conflict with Iran, domestic security concerns, and the integrity of upcoming U.S.
Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

Despite warnings from early childhood experts against too much screen time, schools’ reliance on educational technology for grade levels as low as transitional kindergarten has grown — and frustrated parents.
‘We’re in shock’: Farmworkers grapple with Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations
Allegations of sexual abuse by the late Cesar Chavez are roiling California’s farmworker community, leaving many stunned.
Former SoCal university cop, father of 3, admits to possessing more than 600 child porn files
A former San Diego State University police sergeant pleaded guilty to possessing hundreds of files of child pornography, some featuring girls as young as 6, authorities said.
Rep. Swalwell, candidate for California governor, has an AI side gig

There are no laws against self-dealing by members of Congress.
California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says
Following an audit, however, the state Justice Department determined only a small number of cases involved the faulty urinalysis tests and needed to be reviewed.
California’s proposed billionaire tax gains majority support in new poll, with a partisan split on voter ID
A new poll shows California voters are sharply divided over two brewing ballot measures: a one-time tax on billionaires and new rules and procedures to verify voter citizenship.