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California’s $3.5 Million Cut Threatens Lifeline Home‑Care for Disabled
Gov. Newsom’s budget plan could slash the Back Up Provider System, a program that saved Dulce Garcia’s life when her aid...
Abortion Abolitionists Push Mainstream Antiabortion Movement to the Edge
Abortion abolitionists, once considered the fringe of the antiabortion movement, are now gaining influence in legislatur...
Summer Lee's Call to Action: Confronting Anti-Muslim Hate in the Democratic Party
Pennsylvania Representative Summer Lee blasts her party's silence on anti-Muslim attacks targeting Rashida Tlaib and Amr...
Justice Delayed: 24-Year Sentence for Paul Quinn, Who Lived Freely for 23 Years After Wrongful Imprisonment
A 24-year sentence for Paul Quinn, who spent 23 years enjoying his freedom after being wrongly convicted of rape. The ca...
California's Top-Two Primary Fails to Deliver Moderation, Study Finds
A study reveals California's top-two primary system has not lived up to its promise of fostering political moderation, w...
Jill Biden’s Memoir Exposes Tense White‑House Ride with Melania Trump
In her new book, Jill Biden recounts a frosty car ride to the 2025 inauguration and the lingering rift with Melania Trum...
Operation Ghost Story Cracks South Carolina Identity‑Fraud Ring Behind Illegal Hiring
A multi‑agency raid in Abbeville exposed a scheme that placed dozens of undocumented workers in a precision‑casting plan...
Florida Voters Will Decide on DeSantis-Backed Tax Exemption — Here’s What It Would Do
A proposed constitutional amendment could slash homestead property taxes for non-education purposes. Floridians head to ...
Graham Platner's Smear Campaign: A Left-Leaning Podcaster's Warning
A left-leaning podcaster sounds the alarm on the smear campaign against US Senate candidate Graham Platner, warning that...
GOP's $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Push Clears Senate
Senate Republicans used a budget-related tactic to bypass Democratic opposition, sending a massive enforcement package t...
New York Bill to Rename Parents on Birth Certificates Sparks Debate Amid Federal Mifepristone Review
A New York Assembly proposal to replace “mother” and “father” with gender‑neutral terms coincides with a six‑month feder...
Burnham’s 20% Pubs Tax Break: Direct Challenge to Starmer’s Economic Agenda
Andy Burnham pledges 20% rate cut for pubs and music venues, targeting Starmer’s leadership with a £350m tax overhaul.
House Bill Slashes WIC Fruit and Vegetable Benefits – $141 Million at Stake
The House passed a $200 million cut to WIC, with $141 million targeting fresh produce. Here’s what the Senate and White ...
Davis County Commissioner John Crofts Faces Allegations of Hostile Workplace, LGBTQ Discrimination After Five-Month Probe
A third-party investigation reveals a pattern of misconduct, including political favoritism and defamation, while Crofts...
Democrats Double Down on Supreme Court Term‑Limit Push as Public Trust Plummets
With confidence in the high court at historic lows, Democrats are rallying new term‑limit bills despite steep political ...
Bolton's $2 Million Admission: A National Security Information Case
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to a felony charge, paying a fine of over $2 million...
Deterrence by Name: House Committee Votes to Rename Defense Department
A contentious provision in the 2027 NDAA aims to shift the Pentagon's identity, but at what cost?
The Death of the 'Effect' Test: How Louisiana v. Callais Neuters the Voting Rights Act
A shadow docket ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court creates a nearly insurmountable legal bar for minority voters challengi...
Jordan Bardella Hits 47% Approval After French Riots, Surpassing Marine Le Pen
A post‑riot poll shows National Rally’s 30‑year‑old leader topping French presidential contenders at 47% approval.
Trump's Name Removed: Kennedy Center Complies with Court Order
A federal judge has ruled that the Kennedy Center must remove former President Donald Trump's name from its title within...
One Nation's Strategic Surge for Susan Collins Amid Platner's Scandal Spiral
As Graham Platner's disapproval ratings climb, Republican-aligned PACs are ramping up support for Senator Susan Collins ...
Scott Pelley Alleges CBS Billionaire Owners Pushed Him to Lie for Trump
Veteran journalist Scott Pelley claims CBS's new billionaire owners pressured him to broadcast false narratives favorabl...
Job Gains Surge Over 100,000 a Month, Giving Trump a Midterm Lift
Revised labor data shows a stronger U.S. job market, but rising inflation and consumer sentiment remain hurdles for the ...
Senate Stalls FISA 702 Renewal Amid DNI Pick Controversy
A 52‑47 vote halted debate on extending key surveillance powers, citing concerns over citizen protections and the Trump ...
Maine Senate Hopeful Mike Plater Faces Abuse Allegations and Media Manipulation Claims
A former girlfriend accuses the outlet covering her story of bias, while the Democratic establishment is blamed for leak...
Arizona AG Mayes Defies Odds, Pushes New Indictment After Supreme Court Rejects 2020 Election Case
Facing a procedural defeat, Kris Mayes plans to return to the grand jury against Trump allies, even as similar cases col...
Senator Rick Scott Presses Tampa to Bar Kanye West Over Antisemitic Remarks
Florida’s top Republican senator urges the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West’s stadium dates, citing hate spee...
Trump Steps Into the Spotlight: The Backup Plan for the Nation's 250th
After a wave of performer cancellations, President Donald Trump will headline his own "President Trump Evenings" concert...
Trump Urges Iran Critics to Relax as White House Courts Joe Rogan’s Podcast Millions
Former President Donald Trump pushes back on Iran skeptics while the Biden administration leans on Joe Rogan’s platform ...
California's Voting System: A Double-Edged Sword
California's voting system prioritizes participation over speed, but the lengthy election counts can erode public confid...