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Opposition is mounting against SpaceX's proposed IPO due to concerns over Elon Musk's significant control and the company's governance structure. Major pension funds and U.S. public investment officials have raised red flags, warning of weakened transparency and limited shareholder protections. The American Federation of Teachers has also urged the SEC to scrutinize SpaceX's framework before its public trading.

Reese Hogan said she may protest again before facing transgender athlete AB Hernandez at this weekend’s California high school track competition. The two rivals will compete in jumping events after Hernandez won multiple titles last weekend. Hogan criticized California officials and CIF policies, while Governor Gavin Newsom’s office defended current state law allowing athletes to compete based on gender identity.

The US Justice Department accused Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions, citing data showing Black and Hispanic applicants had significantly higher chances than white and Asian applicants with similar credentials. This action escalates the Trump administration's crackdown on affirmative action, following a Supreme Court ruling that effectively ended such practices in college admissions.

A Stockton-based outlaw biker gang leader, Jashanpreet Singh, received over five years in prison for illegal firearm dealings, including machine guns and assault weapons. Authorities also discovered a hand grenade and a claymore mine at his residence. Singh's attempt to flee to India was thwarted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport.

Transgender athlete AB Hernandez won three jumping events at a California girls track meet, leading to protests and counterprotests outside the competition. Advocacy group Save Girls Sports criticized state policies, while supporters defended transgender athletes and pointed to CIF rules that protect placements for biological female athletes. The controversy has again placed California at the center of the national debate over transgender participation in girls sports.

Martina Navratilova criticized Gavin Newsom after a transgender athlete qualified for girls track championships in California. Olympic legends Nancy Hogshead and Kaillie Humphries also joined the debate, while protests, lawsuits, and investigations connected to California sports policies continue growing across the state.

Arcadia's mayor, Eileen Wang, will plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. She and her former fiancé promoted pro-China propaganda in the US under the direction of Chinese officials. Wang, who has resigned, faces up to 10 years in prison.

An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.

The US Department of Justice is suing tech firm Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American job seekers. Prosecutors claim the company created a sham hiring process, favoring temporary visa holders for lucrative roles and actively deterring US workers. This lawsuit highlights the DOJ's commitment to protecting domestic employment opportunities.

Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with guns and knives, to assassinate Donald Trump. The footage depicts Allen breaching a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel. He exchanged gunfire with agents, injuring one officer, before being apprehended.

ICE has arrested an Indian-origin truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, accused in a fatal 2025 Oregon road accident that killed a newly married couple. Released from local custody on April 2, Kumar now faces removal proceedings after ICE claims local authorities did not comply with a detainer request.

Social media activity of Cole Tomas Allen, charged in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump, shifted from gaming to angry political messages. Posts from 2024 and 2025 criticized Trump, questioned election outcomes, and encouraged gun ownership, mirroring a message sent to family before the incident.

The US government, backing Elon Musk's xAI, has challenged Colorado's new AI law. This state legislation aims to prevent algorithmic discrimination in hiring and housing. The Justice Department argues the law infringes on constitutional rights and could harm America's global AI standing. Colorado's law, set to take effect soon, mandates transparency and bias assessments for AI systems.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved an $81 billion sale to Paramount, a deal valued at $111 billion including debt. This mega-merger, if cleared by regulators, could significantly alter Hollywood, combining major studios, streaming services like HBO Max and Paramount+, and news outlets such as CNN and CBS.

A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the immediate evacuation of President Trump and other officials. This incident adds to a long list of threats and security scares faced by Trump, including armed intruders, assassination plots, and poison mail, making him a frequent target.

The Trump administration has launched investigations into medical school admissions at Stanford, UC San Diego, and Ohio State, examining possible use of race in decisions. The Justice Department is seeking detailed applicant data to ensure compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action. Universities say they follow anti-discrimination laws and are reviewing the inquiries.