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California has signed laws prohibiting federal law enforcement from hiding their identities, citing concerns over transparency and community trust. The move follows recent federal immigration raids in Los Angeles where agents wore masks. As DHS officials threaten legal action, the debate over enforcement and federal-state authority intensifies. Today's date is Tue, 11 Nov 2025.
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As of October 2025, multiple federal courts have blocked President Trump's executive order denying birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary residents, citing conflicts with the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court is set to review the case, with a ruling expected by early summer 2026. The administration argues the order is vital for border security, while opponents call it unconstitutional.
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Starting January 1, 2026, Texas will require app stores to verify users' ages, impacting privacy and developer compliance. Apple and Google are updating APIs to meet new regulations, raising concerns over data collection and privacy risks. Similar laws will follow in Utah and Louisiana later in 2026.
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On October 24, 2025, after federal agents arrived at the Coast Guard base in Alameda for planned immigration enforcement, a U-Haul truck reversed toward officers, prompting Coast Guard personnel to fire shots. President Trump suspended the planned National Guard deployment to San Francisco following calls from tech CEOs and Mayor Daniel Lurie, who emphasized local progress on crime reduction.
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As of November 25, 2025, Character.AI will prohibit users under 18 from engaging in open-ended chatbot conversations following lawsuits linking its AI companions to teen suicides. The company will implement age verification and daily chat limits, shifting younger users toward AI-driven creative tools like video and story generation amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the US.
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A federal appeals court in the U.S. has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using remaining California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, ruling that conditions have changed and the deployment is illegal. The decision halts the military presence, which had lasted six months amid protests over immigration enforcement.
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On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to preempt state-level AI regulations by establishing a unified federal framework. The order directs the Attorney General to challenge state laws deemed burdensome and threatens to withhold federal funding from states enforcing conflicting AI rules. The move has sparked bipartisan opposition, legal challenges, and fierce pushback from states like California, which have enacted their own AI safety laws.
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Former President Trump announced a new program allowing foreigners and companies to pay large fees for expedited U.S. permanent residency, featuring a 'Trump Gold Card' with a portrait of Trump. The program aims to generate revenue and prioritize immigrants who benefit the U.S.