Policy

After Decades, USCIS Brings Back Neighborhood Checks for Citizenship Applicants

USCIS neighborhood investigation returns as officers contact neighbors and employers to review citizenship applicants’ character and residence.

Tax Filing Season Opens Jan. 26

Deadline Set for April 15; No Disaster-Related Extensions in California The 2025 federal income tax filing season will officially begin on Monday, Jan. 26, the...

Federal Government Flags California as Major ICE Enforcement Target

The California ICE crackdown is set to expand after federal authorities named the state a priority, raising conflict with sanctuary city policies.

When do you get Trump’s ‘$2,000 Check’? Sounds political!

Tariff Dividend Pledged Repeatedly, but Experts Say Path to Reality Is UnclearRevenue Shortfalls and Legal Questions Cloud OutlookIRS Warns Public of Scam Texts and...

Trump Shifts Fraud Fight to California, Accuses Newsom of Deep Corruption

Trump fraud investigation claims expand to California as Trump targets Gov. Gavin Newsom following Gov. Tim Walz’s reelection withdrawal.

ICE Uses Facial Recognition on the Streets as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies

ICE uses facial recognition on the streets during immigration enforcement as staffing expands, raising privacy and civil rights concerns.

US Maduro Arrest Deepens Kim Jong Un’s Fear of Sudden Nuclear Decapitation

US decapitation strikes appear real, not theoretical, pushing North Korea toward faster nuclear retaliation, The Diplomat warns.

Gavin Newsom Looks Beyond California While Key Promises Go Unfinished

Gavin Newsom’s final year as governor tests his record on housing, health care, homelessness, and affordability.

Health Insurance Bills Double for Some Californians After Obamacare Subsidies End

ACA premium hikes hit California after expanded subsidies expired, with some enrollees seeing monthly costs double or more.

United States Is Home to 2.56 Million Koreans—More Than Any Other Country

Koreans in the US total 2.56 million, accounting for 36% of all overseas Koreans, according to 2025 government data.