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California City Sues Over Sanctuary Law, Says Welfare Checks on Unaccompanied Minors Risk State Violations
El Cajon's lawsuit argues SB 54 prevents police from conducting child welfare checks using federal immigration data without risking legal exposure.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Declares Texas Has Overtaken California as America's 'Center of Gravity'
The claim comes as a CBRE report shows 230 companies relocated to Houston, Dallas and Austin between 2018-2025, though economists note California's $500B+ GDP still ranks it among the nation's economic leaders.
Knicks Epic Game 4 Comeback Sparks Political Commentary Across NYC, While Celebrations Turn Violent
The Knicks' record-breaking comeback win over the Spurs has dominated political discourse in New York, with officials weighing in on everything from superstition to public safety.
Nithya Raman's Come-From-Behind Victory Highlights Left vs. Left Divide in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
The contest between two progressive candidates exposes ideological fault lines within the city's Democratic coalition as coastal cities nationwide navigate intra-party conflicts.
Nithya Raman Challenges Karen Bass for LA Mayorship, Citing Lack of Urgency on Housing Crisis
The November runoff will pit the incumbent mayor against a fellow Democrat who has called for more aggressive action on homelessness and housing affordability.
Maine Governor Race Heads to Ranked Choice Tally in Both Primaries After No Candidate Hits Majority
The state, which first adopted ranked choice voting in 2016 for statewide elections, will now apply the system to determine nominees from both major parties.
Rick Scott: Late LA Mayor Race Results Prove SAVE America Act is Necessary
The Florida senator cited delayed Los Angeles mayoral election results that excluded Spencer Pratt from the runoff as evidence for stronger election integrity measures.
Texas Teen Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Fellow Student at Track Meet
Karmelo Anthony, convicted of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school athletics event in the Dallas area, will serve his sentence in an adult facility.
Florida GOP Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Says as Governor He'd 'Shut Down' Every Abortion Clinic in State
James Fishback, who has called abortion 'a holocaust,' pledged to close all 53 remaining clinics and replace them with crisis pregnancy centers offering free services.
California Rethinks Nuclear as Diablo Canyon License Extension Divides Environmental Groups
All seven gubernatorial candidates at a May debate supported keeping the plant operating past 2030, with Gov. Newsom citing it as a climate accomplishment.