California Gov. Newsom tests positive for COVID
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday morning, according to his office. “This morning, the Governor tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting mild symptoms,” Newsom's office said in a press release. “As outlined in California's SMARTER Plan, which focuses on testing and treatment, the Governor will test prior to leaving isolation.” The release noted that Newsom is fully vaccinated and has gotten two booster shots, most recently on May 18. The governor has also "received a prescription for Paxlovid, the antiviral that has been proven e
Read MoreBiden’s housing plan will be transformative for people experiencing homelessness
President Joe Biden’s newly announced plan to address the housing affordability crisis has given homeless advocates a reason to celebrate. Slowing the nationwide increase in rent and increasing the supply of affordable housing will help low-income families stay in their homes, make housing more accessible for those currently experiencing homel
Read MoreGun control advocates hope Steve Kerr’s call for action inspires change
Leaders of gun control advocacy groups say Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's call for lawmakers to act on gun legislation currently stalled in Congress have resonated with many Americans who are upset over inaction on the issue — and express hope that the comments could help spark change. Kerr spoke about his frustration at a news conference before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals Tuesday, refe
Read MoreExperts question whether U.S. military can make a dent in baby formula shortage
Experts are questioning whether having the U.S. military haul hundreds of thousands of pounds of baby formula from Europe to America can make a dent in the critical shortage. On Wednesday, first lady Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy were at Dulles International Airport to meet the second military flight carrying infant formula from overseas. &nb
Read MoreTexas senator: ‘Finger pointing’ at authorities after shooting ‘destructive, distracting, and unfair’
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) argued Saturday that the focus in the aftermath of the shooting at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school should be on the lessons learned from the incident instead of “finger pointing” at authorities. “The second guessing and finger pointing among state and local law enforcement is destructive, distracting, and unfair,” Cornyn posted on Twitter. He retweeted a post on Twitter from Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), whose district include
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