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San Francisco House‑Race: Chan, Chakrabarti and Wiener Clash Over Subsidies and Market Housing
Three hopefuls for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s seat lay out starkly different paths to solve the city’s housing crisis.
Spencer Pratt’s Street Showdown: Reality Star Meets Los Angeles Hecklers
Former ‘Borat’ star and mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt was rattled by a crowd of hecklers during a live walk‑through near...
Moskowitz Battles Antisemitism in Florida’s New Toss‑Up District
Democrat Jared Moskowitz leans on his bipartisan record and personal history to confront rising hate in a newly drawn Fl...
FCC Moves to Add LGBTQ+ Warnings to Kids TV Ratings, Igniting Culture War
A federal inquiry seeks to label LGBTQ+ themes in children's shows, sparking fierce debate over parental rights and quee...
USCIS Writes a Vague New Rule for In-Country Green Cards — and Immigrants Pay the Price
USCIS has quietly rewritten the rules for in-country green card approvals, invoking a vague 'extraordinary circumstances...
Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Run, Urges Party to Abandon Autopsy and Move On
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ends speculation, criticizes DNC report, and embraces bipartisanship as she prepares ...
Texas Democrat James Talarico’s CBS Interview: Six Sexes, BBQ, and Authenticity Questions
A softball CBS interview intended to clarify past remarks instead deepened doubts about Texas Senate candidate James Tal...
Ford's Silence on Scott's Legal Woes: Wait-and-See or Wait-and-Forget?
Premier Doug Ford holds his tongue on MPP Chris Scott's assault charges, fueling speculation about the PC's next move.
Trump's Approval Plummets to Record Lows as Midterms Loom
May 2026 polls show President Trump at historic low approval, shaking GOP confidence ahead of the midterms.
Rocking for Rights: Springsteen's Power to the People Festival
Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello led a star-studded protest festival in Washington, D.C., just a month before the midte...
Paxton's Texas Triumph: A Warning Sign for Democrats
A surprise win in Texas revives Democrats' biggest Senate gamble, but what does it mean for the party's future?
License Plate Lawsuits: DOJ Targets Four States for Endangering Federal Agents
The US Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against four Democratic-led states for restricting the issuance of confi...
Talarico Takes on Paxton in Texas Senate Race, Branding Him a Corruption Icon
Democratic challenger James Talarico launches a Houston rally, painting Attorney General Ken Paxton as the face of a cor...
Calgary Delays Free‑Fare Zone Decision Until 2027
The city council has pushed the deadline for deciding the fate of the downtown Free Fare Zone to early 2027, sparking mi...
Eby: Alberta Separatism 'Omnipresent' as BC Projects Languish
BC Premier David Eby warns of Alberta's secession threat while pushing for federal focus on BC's major projects.
Dark Money in the LAPD: A Nonprofit's Influence
A nonprofit linked to the LAPD has donated millions to the police department, sparking concerns about dark money and inf...
FedWatch Shows 50% Chance of Rate Hike as Inflation Persists
Nearly half chance of a rate increase by year‑end could reshape the political and consumer landscape.
Trump's Senate Math Tightens After Cornell and Cassidy Primary Upsets
Two GOP incumbents lost primaries, shrinking the president’s reliable Senate base as the chamber returns from recess.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Pushes Quirky 'Referendum on a Referendum' Amid Quebec Secession Talk
Premier Danielle Smith proposes a double‑layered vote in Alberta as Quebec’s independence debate resurfaces, sparking fe...
Jimmy Kimmel Dismisses Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayoral Bid as a Narcissistic Stunt
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel ridicules reality‑TV star Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run, warning voters against electing a celebrity...
Blair's Intervention Ignites Labour Leadership Battle
Tony Blair's 5,600-word essay sparks controversy as Labour's leadership battle heats up.
Pennsylvania Hog Farmers Face Threat from House Farm Bill's Save Our Bacon Act
A House provision could undo Pennsylvania’s humane pork standards, risking farms that have invested millions in cage‑fre...
Blair's Net Zero Assault: A Growing Civil War Inside Labour's Energy Policy
Former PM Tony Blair warns that banning North Sea oil is "illogical," fueling a rift between Keir Starmer and Ed Miliban...
Trump's Endorsements Loom Over 2026 GOP Primaries in South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and L.A.
Donald Trump's backing could tip the balance in key 2026 Republican primaries from a governor's race in South Carolina t...
Blair's Intervention Ignites Labour Leadership Battle
Tony Blair's 5,600-word essay sparks fierce debate within Labour Party, with MPs mulling leadership contest.
Birmingham Council Pays £472,000 to Itself Over Clean‑Air Violations
Council vehicles racked up half‑million pounds in Clean Air Zone fines as Birmingham tightens enforcement on residents.
Labour's Green Divide: Tony Blair Challenges Miliband's North Sea Oil Ban
Internal pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as Tony Blair calls for a pivot from green targets toward energy security and e...
Justice Dept. probes E. Jean Carroll over alleged perjury in Trump assault case
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal inquiry into former columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims former Preside...
Tories Target £2.5 bn Savings by Re‑examining 720,000 Mental‑Health PIP Claims
The Conservative Party vows to slash welfare spending by reassessing hundreds of thousands of mild mental‑health and neu...
Biden's Shocking Exit: A New Era for the Democratic Party?
Former President Joe Biden's surprise resignation has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, leaving many ...