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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery, Conspiracy Charges
The indictment alleges the Democrat received $35,000 connected to a COVID-19 testing contract while serving as a state legislator.
Letitia James Faces Scrutiny as New York City Spends $81,700 Per Homeless Person
A challenger in the state attorney general race is citing years of shelter scandals and audits totaling billions in taxpayer dollars as evidence that accountability has fallen short.
Texas Republican Brandon Gill's DEI Questioning Goes Viral, Drawing Praise From GOP Colleagues and Criticism From Academic Critics
The 32-year-old freshman lawmaker has built a national audience through committee hearings where he presses witnesses on progressive policies, with some colleagues predicting a future leadership role.
Defeated Progressive Squad Lawmaker Under Scrutiny for Nonprofit's Missing Tax Records
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced an investigation into former Rep. Cori Bush's Poltivist Power Inc., which lacks documented IRS tax-exempt status despite being marketed as a 501(c)(4).
DHS Secretary Mullin's Claim That Foreign Adversaries Can Access Voting Machines Gets Fact-Checked
Election security experts acknowledge vulnerabilities exist but say there is no evidence such attempts have occurred in actual U.S. elections.
Obama Presidential Center Subcontractors File Fresh Payment Claims Totaling Nearly $900K
The liens, filed against the project's Home Court basketball facility, add to an existing series of payment disputes and cost overruns for the Chicago complex.
Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Joins Crowded Race to Succeed Arizona Rep. David Schweikert in Congress
The retired placekicker, who spent time with the NY Giants and Arizona Cardinals, is running as a Republican for a seat Democrats are actively contesting.
NYC Mayor Faces Backlash Over Policy Announcements as Police Unions Criticize Rhetoric Following Upper West Side Stabbing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent actions, including announcements on landlord seizure powers and a controversial mosque visit, have drawn sharp criticism from law enforcement and Jewish community groups.
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delayed Until June 2027 as States Pursue Antitrust Suit
The $110 billion deal, which would unite CBS News and CNN under one corporate umbrella, faces legal challenges from a coalition of 12 Democratic attorneys general.
Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Primary, Challenging Abdul El-Sayed's Progressive Bid
The incumbent governor's backing marks a significant boost for Stevens in one of the nation's most competitive Democratic primaries, with Stevens' Polymarket odds rising from 21% to 36%.