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Reality TV Star Enters the Fray: Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Bid Sparks LA's Attention
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, is shaking up the Los Angeles mayoral election with his unconventional campaign, focus...
The Battle Over the 3.3% Drop: Trump Administration Challenges New Homelessness Data
A new federal report shows a nationwide decline in homelessness, but the Trump administration is pivoting to a decade-lo...
Trump Eyes Iran Accord as ICE Officer Arrested in Texas
While Trump weighs a historic Iran deal, an ICE officer linked to a Minneapolis shooting is nabbed in Texas, and the Wor...
New Jersey Governor Grants ICE Protest Zone After Heated Debate
Governor Mikie Sherrill reversed her earlier refusal to allow a protest area near the ICE facility after pressure from l...
$21 Million Toll: How Trump’s Tariffs Cost Florsheim and the Nation
The former administration’s tariff drive aimed to reshuffle jobs but instead piled $21 million in duties on Florsheim sh...
Chicago’s $31 Million Social‑Media Tax Fails to Stop Teen Takeovers
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $0.50‑per‑user tax on tech firms won’t curb the city’s violent teen crowds, while aldermen push ...
How a Guerrilla Art Project Exposes Big Tech’s Corporate Personhood Power Play
A street‑level art movement is spotlighting the Supreme Court’s 1886 decision and Delaware’s outsized corporate sway ove...
The Unseen Hand: Russell Vought's Shadowy Grip on America
A critical look at the architect of the Trump administration's dismantling of government capacities and democratic norms...
Kentucky's Libertarian Legacy: Rep. Thomas Massie Carries the Torch
Ron Paul's influence lives on through Rep. Thomas Massie, a Tea Party success story with a national following.
Trump's Cabinet Crunch: Time Running Out for Midterm Nominations
President Trump faces a daunting task in filling key Cabinet vacancies ahead of the November midterm elections, with jus...
E. Jean Carroll’s 1996 Allegation Against Trump Stalls Over Memory Gaps
A jury sided with Carroll, but her inability to pinpoint the assault’s date fuels debate over evidence standards and pol...
Trump Pushes Tax Cuts and New Savings Accounts Amid Latino Voter Discontent
The administration touts tax relief and a $1,000 child savings program, but polls show rising cost‑of‑living anxiety, es...
Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA Could Fuse US and Israeli Defense Sectors
A new report warns that a proposed NDAA provision would lock U.S. and Israeli militaries into unprecedented joint develo...
Trucking Industry's Grim Forecast: A Warning for Republicans Ahead of 2026 Elections
As the 2026 elections approach, the trucking industry's economic picture is painting a dire warning for Republicans.
Grace Baptist’s Glass Revival Meets a Heat‑Raged Primary in Philly
A $30 million restoration of a 1891 church‑turned‑arts center and a scorching Democratic primary for the 3rd Congression...
Espionage in the Suburbs: Former Arcadia Mayor Admits to Chinese Agency
Eileen Wang and her campaign treasurer pleaded guilty to illegal foreign influence, sparking fears of community profilin...
Trump Sets Non‑Negotiable Red Lines for Iran Nuclear Deal After Situation Room Session
After a two‑hour Situation Room meeting, President Trump outlined strict conditions for any Iran nuclear accord, includi...
Tear Gas and Breached Fences: Inside the Clashes at New Jersey's Delaney Hall
Protesters and police clashed outside the Newark detention center despite a designated protest zone, as tensions over de...
Trump's South Carolina Bet: Endorsing Evette in a Fractured Primary
Trump backs Lt. Gov. Pam Evette as 'America First Patriot' in GOP primary, drawing fire from Rep. Nancy Mace. Early voti...
California Primary: Six Candidates, Two Seats, One State Divided on ICE and Affordability
A diverse field of six candidates—from a sheriff to a billionaire—debates immigration, housing, and the cost of living a...
Labour’s Leftward Turn Sparks Fury from Blair and Party Insiders
Tony Blair’s critique of Labour’s new focus on inequality ignites a hostile backlash from leading contenders Andy Burnha...
Guilty Plea Exposes China's Stealthy Propaganda Network in US Cities
A former California mayor's guilty plea reveals a shocking extent of China's influence operations in US cities, raising ...
Reform UK Blasts Andy Burnham Over Makerfield Grooming Gang Failures
Reform UK accuses the Greater Manchester mayor of ignoring abuse and vows a sweeping record release if it wins power.
Ballard Light Rail Sidelines in $200B Transit Plan, But Board Member Says It's Not Dead Yet
Ballard's light rail was left out of Sound Transit's $200 billion expansion plan, but board member Dan Strauss insists t...
The $1.776 Billion Exit: Why Trump Dropped His IRS Lawsuit
A federal judge has slammed the Trump family for "deceptive" tactics after they dismissed a lawsuit involving a massive ...
Reform UK Fires on Andy Burnham Over Grooming Gang Failures
In a sharp campaign launch, Reform UK slammed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for alleged inaction on grooming gan...
Wong and Lurie's Winning Streak: A Sunset Campaign
San Francisco's mayor and supervisor team up in the Sunset, but will it be enough to secure Wong's election on June 2?
Reform UK's Justice Pledge: A New Era for Grooming Gang Survivors
Reform UK vows to deliver justice to survivors of grooming gangs, promising to release decades of hidden records and inc...
Reform UK Slams Andy Burnham's Grooming Gang Record
Reform UK accuses Andy Burnham of failing to bring perpetrators and enablers of grooming gangs to justice, promising to ...
Bessent's Doctrine: A New Economic-Security Paradigm for America?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's sweeping statement on the Trump administration's economic-security doctrine has left ...