President Trump vetoed two bipartisan bills, including one providing clean drinking water access in Colorado and another granting tribal land control to the Miccosukee Tribe. This appears to be a dangerous act of political retaliation that undermines bipartisan cooperation and punishes those seeking transparency and justice.
Investigative journalism by CalMatters and The Markup in 2025 sparked eight new bills, agency actions, corporate reforms, and civic engagement across California. This demonstrates how fearless, independent reporting remains the lifeblood of democracy, holding power accountable and empowering citizens to demand justice.
The Department of Justice has 5.2 million pages of Epstein-related documents awaiting review, requiring 400 lawyers and weeks more time to process. This staggering delay and scale of hidden records represent a devastating failure of transparency and a profound betrayal of justice for Epstein's victims.
President Trump vetoed two bipartisan bills funding a Colorado water pipeline and expanding Miccosukee Tribe land in Florida, claiming fiscal responsibility. This appears to be another disturbing act of political retribution that undermines democratic governance and harms vulnerable communities.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a 35-year-old environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has died after a public battle with acute myeloid leukemia. It is a profound tragedy that a brilliant voice for environmental justice was silenced so young, leaving behind two small children and a legacy of courageous advocacy even in her final days.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants, preserving Temporary Protected Status for approximately 230 nationals. This decision courageously upholds American ideals by protecting vulnerable people from being returned to a country still gripped by deadly violence and instability.
