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By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk ’s X sued Tuesday to try to stop New York from requiring reports on how social media platforms handle problematic posts — a regulatory approach that the company successfully challenged in California. Related Articles It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk’s xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution JetBlue steps up cost cuts on weaker-than-expected travel demand Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran’s unconditional surrender Senate is expected…

By REBECCA SANTANA and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction, her spokeswoman said. “She is alert and recovering,” said the statement from department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, who said the hospital treatment was out of an “abundance of caution.” Noem, 53, heads a sprawling department with roughly 260,000 employees responsible for immigration enforcement, airport security, disaster response and other responsibilities. She has been among the more high-profile members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet, traveling extensively and maintaining a robust social media presence. She…

Six years ago, two school executives from the now defunct A3 charter school were embroiled in controversy. The executives conducted an elaborate scheme that funneled millions of public dollars into their own pockets. The scam had several angles and included enrolling thousands of students who never took any classes. While this case achieved national attention—and left a stain on our public education system—efforts to prevent such abuse should be focused and not used to usher-in wide sweeping changes that would harm charter schools that provide powerful educational alternatives to nearly a million students of all backgrounds.  An example of a…

The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners announced Tuesday, June 17, that it will investigate complaints made by members of the public and media about LAPD conduct during recent anti-ICE protests across the city. “Like so many of you, we have watched extensive coverage of protests, evening unrest, and the many interactions of members of the public and the media with LAPD officers,” commission President Erroll G. Southers said at the commission’s regular meeting. “Although most interactions were uneventful and without note, there are some that we have seen that are of concern.” The announcement came one day after the…

By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has given 36 countries, most of them in Africa, a Wednesday deadline to commit to improve vetting of travelers or face a ban on their citizens visiting the United States. A weekend diplomatic cable sent by the State Department instructs embassies and consulates in the 36 countries to gauge their host countries’ willingness by Wednesday to improve their citizens’ travel documentation and take steps to address the status of their nationals who are in the United States illegally. The cable, which was described to The Associated Press, asks the countries to…

Federal regulators are capping flights at Newark airport through the end of the year, citing runway repairs and a severe air traffic controller shortage. While the travel hub is attracting a lot of the media buzz, the move reveals a deeper issue: how bureaucratic bottlenecks and outdated infrastructure overseen by Uncle Sam are compromising the ability of airlines to offer a hassle-free flying experience across the country. As the Senate considers the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—which includes provisions to upgrade air traffic control technology—lawmakers should pair modernization with a renewed emphasis on the free market and private industry. Cutting unnecessary government red tape will…

A three-judge appeals panel heard arguments from lawyers Tuesday afternoon over the question of whether President Donald Trump can continue to control California’s National Guard as his administration carries out his deportation agenda, or if the troops should be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s control. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer granted a restraining order last week, putting Newsom back in control of the Guard and calling Trump’s actions “illegal.” But lawyers for the Trump administration appealed, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked Breyer’s ruling, pending Tuesday’s hearing. The judges on Tuesday noted there is a time element…

Leave it to a Los Angeles politician to deliver an Oscar-worthy performance of political theater. Last week, California’s senior U.S. Senator Alex Padilla crashed a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem where he caused a scene and became a mini martyr in the process. Bravo, senator! Padilla was upset over the Trump Administration’s aggressive deportation policies and recent comments made by Noem about “liberating” the city and state from its leadership. Padilla was reportedly at the same building as the press conference for a meeting with Homeland Security officials. He told CNN’s Dana Bash that he was…

A man accused of throwing rocks at California Highway Patrol vehicles on the 101 Freeway and later setting one of them on fire during anti-immigration enforcement protests more than a week ago faces both federal and state charges, authorities announced Tuesday, June 17. Adam Charles Palermo, 39, allegedly took to Facebook after the June 8 mayhem, posting several photos and videos, according to a poster presented during a press conference held by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and members of the CHP and Los Angeles Police Department. “Of all the protests I’ve been involved…

By FATIMA HUSSEIN and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tax and budget bill would increase deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade after including other economic effects, according to a more fulsome analysis of the measure released Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office. The report, produced by the nonpartisan CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation, factors in expected debt service costs and finds that the bill would increase interest rates and boost interest payments on the baseline projection of federal debt by $441 billion. Tuesday’s report uses dynamic analysis by estimating the budgetary…