The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that 325,000 Californians, which is roughly 1.5% of the Golden State's REAL ID holders, will have to replace their REAL ID licenses due to a system error from 2006.

Following a public rift and subsequent reconciliation with President Trump in 2025, Elon Musk has signaled a return to political activism. The Tesla CEO entered the new year with a pledge of significant financial backing for Republican candidates as the 2026 midterm cycle begins to take shape.