State & Local

Mamdani-Style DC Mayoral Hopeful Criticized Over Response to Violent Teen Mobs

Council member Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialists of America member, called curfews 'dangerous' and instead proposed expanding youth programming as the solution.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Virginia Gov. Spanberger to Sign Executive Order on Responding to Federal Agents at Polling Sites

The order would provide guidance for state election workers if federal agents appear at Virginia polling locations, with Democrats warning of potential voter intimidation.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
State & Local

Satellite Images Show Uncontrolled Wildfires Spreading Across Southern California

Two major blazes have scorched more than 15,000 acres combined, forced evacuations of over 10,000 homes, and remain uncontained as fire crews battle the flames.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Rises in LA Mayoral Race With Viral Campaign Videos

The former 'Hills' star, whose house burned in last year's Pacific Palisades wildfire, is challenging Mayor Karen Bass with social media videos receiving millions of views.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Seattle Democratic Councilmember Expresses Alarm Over Business Exodus Under Socialist Mayor

Rob Saka, who previously praised Katie Wilson's election, now tells the New York Times he is 'gravely concerned' as Starbucks shifts 2,000 corporate jobs to Nashville.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Arizona Governor Backs Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline

Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, says the project would help ensure reliable and affordable energy for Arizona families and businesses.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Florida Judge Accepts Plea Deal for Internet Personality Clavicular in Alligator Shooting Case

The 20-year-old livestreamer, who admitted to methamphetamine use and "looksmaxxing," will serve six months' probation after facing nearly eight years in prison on two felony charges.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Xavier Becerra Faces Rivals' Attacks Over Campaign Finance Scandal at California Governor Debate

Two former staffers to the Democratic candidate pleaded guilty to stealing $225,000 from his campaign account during Thursday's debate, complicating his frontrunner status.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Settlement Requires Texas Children's Hospital to Create Nation's First Detransition Clinic

The hospital will pay $10 million and sever ties with five physicians under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former Kansas Mayor Reports to ICE Office Amid Deportation Concern Over Voting Misstep

Joe Ceballos, a legal permanent resident who served as Coldwater's mayor for two terms, admitted during his citizenship interview that he had voted despite not being eligible.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 4 min read