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Jury Selection Begins in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial in Collin County, Texas

The accused killer has raised more than $600,000 through an online fundraiser as his trial gets underway for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP 'Change' Agents Rattle Deep-Blue California

Two conservative outsiders won elections Tuesday night in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly two to one.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Fatally Shoots Man Holding Hostages in Bakersfield After 15-Hour Standoff

The suspect was killed around 4:20 a.m. Wednesday after police responded to a bomb threat at the downtown Chase Bank building; hostages were found unharmed.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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California's Gubernatorial Race Remains Undecided as Vote Counting Continues

With half the expected vote tallied, former Fox News host Steve Hilton leads at 27%, while two Democrats trail closely behind in the all-party primary.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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California Races Come Into Focus As First Votes Pour In

Republican Steve Hilton narrowly leads Democrat Xavier Becerra in California's gubernatorial primary, while incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Republican Spencer Pratt in potential runoff.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Lindell Picks Former Navy Intelligence Officer as Running Mate in Minnesota Governor Race

Phillip Parrish, a retired lieutenant commander who tracked terrorist financing for 11 years with the Navy, joins Lindell's long-shot bid against incumbent Tim Walz.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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South Dakota GOP Gubernatorial Race Heads to Runoff as Doeden Advances, Second Spot Undecided

Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden faces uncertain future alongside Rep. Dusty Johnson and Jon Hansen in tight four-way primary contest.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump-Endorsed Feenstra Concedes to MAHA-Backed Lahn in Iowa GOP Governor Primary Upset

The race was called after Lahn held a roughly 1,600-vote lead over Feenstra with 99% of votes counted.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former Reality TV Villain Spencer Pratt Vying to Become Mayor of America's second-Largest City

The Republican political newcomer polls at 22% behind incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman ahead of Tuesday's non-partisan primary.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
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Spencer Pratt, Former Reality TV Villain, Emerges as Serious Contender in Los Angeles Mayor's Race

The Republican political outsider trails front-runner Karen Bass by just 4 points with $2.7 million raised, challenging Democrats in a city that hasn't elected a Republican mayor since 2001.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 5 min read