California’s proposed one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires aims to boost revenue, but skeptics warn it could open the door to far-reaching wealth taxation. With federal precedents looming, some worry that once in place, the measure might extend well beyond those at the very top.

Oklahoma’s Department of Education has reversed a 2024 mandate that required teachers to keep the Christian Bible in every classroom and incorporate it into lesson plans. The directive had been challenged for its constitutionality, leading to an official rescission in 2025.

Recent reporting reveals extensive exchanges between the White House and the Justice Department, highlighting confusion about the use of an autopen to grant presidential pardons. The central question is whether President Biden was aware of the process—or if official accountability is being overlooked.