former President Joe Biden

President Trump signed executive orders to significantly reduce the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by approximately 3 million acres, marking the second time he has shrunk these areas. Utah's Republican leaders supported the move, while conservation groups and tribes opposed it, citing cultural and environmental concerns.

Oil prices have dropped near pre-crisis levels, but gasoline prices remain high. Experts attribute this to increased profit margins, price volatility, and pricing software. President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden criticized retailers for price gouging.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is embracing former President Joe Biden, contrary to many Democrats distancing themselves from him, as he considers a presidential bid, according to Axios. Political strategists Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi provide analysis.

Governor Tony Evers raised the Juneteenth flag at the Wisconsin Capitol, honoring the late Michael Johnson and celebrating the holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The event featured a libation prayer and songs, with Evers emphasizing ongoing efforts for racial equality. The article notes Juneteenth's 2021 federal holiday status under former President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's removal of the holiday from fee-free national park days.

The federal report shows a 2.8% decrease in California's homeless population and a 3.3% nationwide drop in 2025, marking the first decline since 2016. The Trump administration attributes the decline to reduced immigration in sanctuary cities, while the National Homelessness Law Center credits former President Joe Biden's funding for housing initiatives. California and 18 other states are challenging the Trump administration's shift toward sobriety-based housing and temporary shelters.

President Donald Trump advocates for mandatory cognitive tests for presidential and vice presidential candidates, claiming he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on his latest exam. He criticized his Democratic opponents as 'Dumocrats' and highlighted his 'excellent health' according to his recent medical evaluation.