Harry Potter

California's Senate Bill 399, which prohibits employers from penalizing employees for skipping mandatory work meetings involving political or religious speech, faces legal challenges in the Ninth Circuit. Employers argue the law infringes on their First Amendment rights, while California contends it only restricts punishment for non-attendance, not the meetings themselves. Judges expressed skepticism about applying the 'captive audience' doctrine to private employers.

Taiwan’s top diplomat in the U.S., Alexander Tah-ray Yui, discusses President Trump’s use of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as a negotiating tool with China. Yui advocates for U.S. support, comparing Beijing’s approach to 'Star Trek' aliens and Taiwan’s diplomatic status to 'Harry Potter’s Hogwarts.' Trump’s unorthodox engagement with Taiwan, including potential calls with its president, challenges longstanding U.S. policy.