Los Angeles County officials plan to legally challenge a new federal rule that, starting in 2026, will prevent green card holders from accessing loans backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This rule is part of broader immigration changes under President Trump's administration, aimed at limiting certain federal program participations to U.S. citizens.
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Los Angeles County is challenging a new federal rule effective in 2026 that affects green card holders.
The rule prevents lawful permanent residents from owning interest in businesses seeking SBA-backed loans.
This change is linked to an Executive Order under President Donald Trump focusing on "protecting the American people."
The rule change reverses a long-standing policy that allowed non-citizen ownership in SBA-backed business ventures.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors decided to explore legal action against the new rule.
The rule is part of wider immigration-related policy shifts affecting lawful permanent residents and others.
The SBA, a federal agency, supports small business growth and traditionally offered loans to both U.S. citizens and green card holders.
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A memorial service in Chicago is being held to celebrate the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a prominent civil rights leader. The event will include speeches from former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton, as well as music from Grammy-winning artists.
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The memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is taking place in Chicago.
The event is expected to begin at 12 p.m. EST.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was a civil rights leader and a two-time presidential candidate.
The service will occur at a large Black church with a 10,000-seat arena.
Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton will speak at the event.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is also listed as a speaker.
Grammy-winning music artist BeBe Winans will perform at the service.
This event is expected to be the largest among recent memorial services for Jackson.
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Kristi Noem is leaving her job as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Senator Markwayne Mullin is expected to take over, pending Senate confirmation. Mullin will face a tough situation with a department that is partially shutdown and dealing with issues like investigations into fatal shootings by federal agents and legal challenges over immigration policies.
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Kristi Noem is leaving her role as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
President Donald Trump has nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her, pending Senate approval.
DHS is currently in a partial shutdown due to budget issues linked to immigration enforcement disputes.
Two fatal shootings by federal agents during an immigration operation in Minnesota have led to protests and investigations.
Mullin will need to address lawsuits against DHS for its immigration practices.
The shutdown affects thousands of employees who are working without pay.
Senate Democrats are holding up the budget until their immigration enforcement concerns are addressed.
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President Donald Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to be the new Secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin has been a strong supporter of immigration enforcement and has defended ICE agents, while also advocating for secure borders and defunding sanctuary cities. His nomination follows criticism of the current Department of Homeland Security's practices under Kristi Noem, including concerns over immigration enforcement and disaster response.
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President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to become Secretary of Homeland Security.
Mullin's nomination needs Senate approval and is expected to take effect on March 31.
Mullin has supported ICE and called its agents "red-blooded American patriots."
He has spoken against attacks on ICE, stating that assaults on agents have increased by 1,300%.
Mullin said that local issues in Minneapolis led to enforcement problems, not ICE practices.
He has expressed support for border security and deportations.
Mullin has backed efforts to defund sanctuary cities and states that do not enforce federal immigration law.
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Odds of President Donald Trump being impeached during his second term have reached a record high of 67%, due to tensions in the Middle East. However, with Republicans holding the majority in Congress, actual impeachment is seen as unlikely before the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump’s impeachment odds during his second term have risen to 67%, according to betting markets.
Tensions with Iran and the Middle East conflict have led to calls for his impeachment.
Kalshi's betting market reflects these odds, showing the highest likelihood since his return to office.
On the Polymarket platform, odds of impeachment through 2026 have decreased to 11%.
Republicans control both the House of Representatives and the Senate, making impeachment less likely.
Impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in the Senate for conviction, which is difficult to achieve.
The White House has dismissed impeachment calls, focusing on President Trump's actions against Iran.
In December 2025, the House voted against an impeachment resolution related to Trump's comments on military orders.
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Belleka Inc has recalled more than 27,000 units of its Tomum Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment because the packaging is not child-resistant. This recall is due to a risk of poisoning in children if the product is swallowed. The product was sold on Amazon from March to September 2025, but no injuries have been reported.
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Belleka Inc recalled 27,400 units of Tomum Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment.
The packaging is not child-resistant, which could lead to poisoning if swallowed by young children.
The product was sold on Amazon.com from March to September 2025.
It was sold in silver spray bottles with a blue label and black cap, packaged in a blue box.
No injuries or incidents have been reported as of March 5.
Consumers are advised to stop using the product and keep it away from children.
Customers can contact Belleka for free child-resistant replacement bottles.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission highlighted the recall due to non-compliance with child safety packaging laws.
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Most Florida voters support a proposal to phase out property taxes, according to a University of North Florida poll. However, the support falls short of the supermajority needed to change the state constitution. The proposal to eliminate non-school property taxes would need 60% voter approval but currently has 56% support.
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A poll shows 56% of Florida voters support a proposal to phase out property taxes.
The proposal seeks to eliminate all non-school taxes on homes with a homestead exemption.
Property taxes in Florida have increased by nearly 60% in some areas since 2019.
Governor Ron DeSantis has shown support for eliminating homesteaded property taxes.
Eight bills for property tax relief were proposed, but only one passed through the Senate.
A constitutional amendment requires 60% voter support to pass.
Republicans show more support for the proposal (76%) than Democrats (27%) or Independents (56%).
The proposal could reduce local government revenue by $14.7 billion starting in 2027.
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California Democrat Ted Lieu has requested a special counsel to investigate Attorney General Pam Bondi after the Department of Justice released memos containing unverified sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump. These allegations, related to Trump and his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, have not been proven. President Trump denies any wrongdoing.
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Ted Lieu, a Democratic representative from California, wants a special investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The Department of Justice released FBI memos about unverified sexual assault allegations against President Trump.
The allegations involve a woman who claimed Trump assaulted her in the 1980s.
President Trump denies the allegations and says his friendship with Epstein ended in the early 2000s.
The White House has labeled the allegations as "false and sensationalist."
The DOJ stated that some released documents might contain false claims submitted to the FBI.
More than 3 million pages related to Epstein have been made public as part of a push for transparency.
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A former FBI agent, Jason Pack, mentioned that the FBI returning to Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood is a positive sign. Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since January, and the search involves various law enforcement agencies. The FBI's continued presence suggests their investigation is ongoing.
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Nancy Guthrie has been missing since the end of January.
She is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts the Today show.
The search for her is drawing national attention and involves multiple local and federal agencies.
Retired FBI agent Jason Pack commented on the investigation's progress.
FBI agents recently returned to Guthrie's neighborhood, indicating continued interest in the case.
Agents look at doorbell and surveillance footage, cell phone records, and retail purchase data to gather information.
The investigation aims to create a clearer timeline of events around Nancy's disappearance.
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A new law in New York exempts veterans with a 100% service-connected disability from paying property taxes on their primary homes. The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, is mandatory for all towns and cities in the state and will take effect on October 1, 2026.
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Veterans in New York who are 100% disabled due to military service will not pay property taxes on their primary home.
The law was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul and removes the local opt-in, making it a statewide requirement.
Around 688,611 veterans live in New York, with about 30% reported to have disabilities.
Housing costs, including property taxes, have risen significantly in New York since the pandemic.
Six counties in New York have some of the highest property taxes in the U.S., with payments often over $10,000 annually.
The new exemption will apply starting with the 2027 tax assessment year.
Veterans must prove they were honorably discharged to qualify for the exemption.
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Twenty-four states have sued President Donald Trump to block his new global tariffs. They argue that these tariffs exceed his authority and will increase costs. The legal action follows a Supreme Court decision that struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
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President Trump announced a new 10% global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling.
These tariffs are under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows tariffs to address balance-of-payments issues.
Twenty-four states with Democratic leadership and two Democratic governors filed the lawsuit.
The states argue the tariffs exceed presidential authority and violate the Constitution.
The lawsuit claims the new tariffs are similar to previously invalidated tariffs.
The Supreme Court had previously struck down Trump's tariffs because they did not have clear authorization under law.
Refunds for previous tariffs are being processed, with about 2,000 related lawsuits in the trade court.
The White House defends the tariffs as necessary for addressing payment problems internationally.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested Tucker Carlson run for president after President Trump criticized him. Carlson has previously declined running for president and is expected to support JD Vance in 2028. Greene defended Carlson, who opposes the Iran war, while criticizing President Trump.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested Tucker Carlson should run for president in 2028.
President Trump criticized Carlson, saying he had "lost his way" and is not part of the MAGA movement.
Tucker Carlson has previously said he does not want to run for president.
Carlson is expected to support Vice President JD Vance's campaign in 2028.
Greene supports Carlson due to his stance against the Iran war.
Greene accused President Trump of not being "America First" anymore.
Some media figures and influencers have voiced opinions related to Trump and Israel, but public polls show Republicans largely support Trump's positions.
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Representative Melanie Stansbury from New Mexico posted a video celebrating outside the U.S. Capitol after Kristi Noem was removed as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. President Trump announced that Sen. Markwayne Mullin would replace Noem. The video gained attention online, partly because it referenced an incident from Noem's book about her previous actions with a puppy.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury is a Democrat from New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District.
Kristi Noem was removed as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma to replace Noem.
Stansbury's video celebrating Noem's removal spread widely on social media.
The video referenced an old incident from Noem's book where she wrote about shooting her puppy years ago.
Noem will take on a new role as a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.
The Shield of the Americas is a new U.S. national security strategy focusing on the Western Hemisphere.
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Kristi Noem, who was serving as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was removed from her position by President Donald Trump. She faced various controversies during her tenure, including issues related to shootings by federal immigration agents, deportation flights, a border security campaign, luxury spending, and scrutiny regarding personal relationships.
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Kristi Noem has been removed as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Trump.
President Trump announced that Senator Markwayne Mullin will be nominated to replace her, pending Senate approval.
Noem will now act as a special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" initiative related to border security.
Noem faced criticism over the handling of two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
She continued deportation flights to El Salvador despite a judge's ruling against them, amidst claims of deportees being linked to gangs.
Noem pursued a $220 million advertising campaign without presidential approval, raising questions about its funding and ties to her political network.
The DHS spent over $300 million on luxury jets, drawing criticism.
There were questions about Noem's personal relationship with her aide Corey Lewandowski, which she denied.
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President Donald Trump shared new images of a planned White House ballroom on Truth Social. The proposed extension aims to add a ballroom for hosting major events, and its plans outline significant changes to the White House layout. The project has faced legal challenges but recently overcame a court hurdle.
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President Trump shared renderings of a proposed White House ballroom on March 5.
The ballroom will change the White House layout and replace the East Wing.
The ballroom's plans cover 8,361 square meters (about 90,000 square feet) compared to the main building's 5,110 square meters (approximately 55,000 square feet).
The project is estimated to cost $250 million and will be privately funded.
A federal judge recently allowed the project to proceed despite a legal challenge from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Construction plans are under review by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts.
The White House aims to start construction as early as April, pending approvals.
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The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have proposed new rules to change how brokers deliver tax documents for digital asset transactions. The aim is to allow brokers to send these forms electronically rather than through regular mail, simplifying the process for both brokers and investors. The changes would start with documents provided from January 1, 2027.
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The IRS and Treasury want digital asset brokers to send Form 1099-DA electronically.
This change would align digital asset reporting with practices in traditional finance.
Brokers currently need customer consent to send these forms electronically; the proposal simplifies this.
After agreeing to electronic delivery, customers would not have the option to revert to paper forms.
Brokers must ensure customers get clear notifications and access to their electronic tax forms.
Electronic delivery would officially begin for forms from January 1, 2027.
The proposal responds to the digital nature of cryptocurrency and aims to reduce paperwork.
Public can comment on the proposed changes before they take effect.
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The article discusses President Donald Trump's influence on recent U.S. and global events. It highlights his actions in international trade, border security, and foreign policy, particularly focusing on Iran.
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President Trump first took office in 2016, amid a wave of nationalism.
He has worked on reducing economic ties between the U.S. and China.
Trump has made efforts to secure the U.S. southern border.
His administration has engaged in actions related to NATO and military spending.
The article mentions "Operation Absolute Resolve," which involved dealing with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
There is an ongoing operation in Iran, referred to as "Operation Epic Fury."
The article connects Trump's actions to a historical approach to foreign policy.
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The U.S. government is considering rules to bring more customer service jobs back to the United States. These rules involve informing people when their customer service calls are handled overseas or by AI. The aim is to protect U.S. jobs and ensure callers can speak with a live person in the U.S.
President Trump has taken several significant actions over the past two weeks, including imposing new global tariffs, orchestrating a major media merger, blacklisting a leading AI company, and launching a military operation in the Middle East. These moves were made unilaterally without new laws or congressional approval. The actions are seen as part of Trump's effort to assert presidential power.
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President Trump imposed a 10% global tariff under an emergency law after a Supreme Court ruling.
A major media merger occurred with Trump allies gaining control of CNN, HBO, among other studios.
Trump ordered federal agencies to stop doing business with AI startup Anthropic, citing it as a "supply chain risk."
A military operation was launched against Iran, marking a significant escalation without congressional approval.
Trump has largely used executive orders and military power to bypass Congress.
A poll during these actions showed Trump's disapproval rating at 59%.
Trump has signed fewer laws than any recent president at this stage in his term.
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President Donald Trump has distanced himself from Tucker Carlson, stating that Carlson does not align with the MAGA movement. This decision follows Carlson's criticism of U.S.-Israel military actions against Iran, which he described as "disgusting and evil."
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President Trump said Tucker Carlson is no longer part of the MAGA group.
Trump criticized Carlson for not understanding the MAGA movement's goals.
Carlson opposed U.S. military actions in the Middle East.
Carlson called the military action against Iran "disgusting and evil."
Trump expressed that MAGA puts America first, unlike Carlson's views.
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