Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns

A top national figure in the bail industry warned of the dangers behind a Virginia bill heading to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk that would remove bond requirements for previously convicted felons. Virginia state Del. Katrina Callsen, D-Charlottesville, drafted HB 357, which critics say makes it easier for criminals to get out of jail on an … Read more

FBI subpoenas election records in Arizona, expanding 2020 inquiry

Federal investigators sought and obtained records relating to the 2020 election in Arizona, the Republican leader of the state Senate said Monday.“Late last week I received and complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records relating to the Arizona State Senate’s 2020 audit of Maricopa County,” state Senate President Warren Petersen said in a … Read more

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is warning state health agencies about potential Chinese spying through medical technology. Abbott directed Texas state health agencies and public university systems to address potential cybersecurity risks linked to Chinese-manufactured medical devices, citing concerns that sensitive patient data could be accessed by foreign actors. “Governor @GregAbbott_TX released a letter directing state … Read more

Congress weighs new funding for Trump’s Iran strikes as war costs rise and Democrats cry foul

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill could soon add another priority to their growing agenda as Republicans work to navigate a partial government shutdown and other deadlines looming in the next several weeks — weighing whether to provide additional cash to fund President Donald Trump’s operation in Iran. Early chatter is beginning in the House of Representatives … Read more

Trump’s Rx plan promises savings, but economists see a hidden trade-off

President Donald Trump’s latest push to slash prescription drug prices promises relief at the pharmacy counter, but behind the headline savings lie trade-offs that could reshape how drugs are developed, priced and delivered in the United States. To deliver on that promise, the administration has rolled out TrumpRx, a federal price-comparison platform aimed at lowering … Read more