Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, aged 72, is running for a second term in the upcoming election on November 3. Her candidacy follows a runoff situation with City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a former ally. Bass made history in 2022 by becoming the first female mayor of Los Angeles, defeating billionaire developer Rick Caruso. Focusing on […]
President Trump urged supporters to vote in November as if his name were on the ballot. However, California Republicans in key congressional races are opting for a different approach. The four Republicans in competitive U.S. House races, along with one challenging a fellow party member, are keeping some distance from Trump as they campaign for […]
President Donald Trump announced a decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds. In a Truth Social post, he cited their ongoing publication of ‘fake news’ as the reason for the action. During an Oval Office briefing, Trump expressed frustration with the cumulative negative stories from these outlets over the years. […]
The Republican whip outlines his efforts to advance the president’s plans in a narrowly divided House, maintaining relationships and humor along the way. On the left, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer from Minnesota is seen conversing with Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler from Pennsylvania. This image was captured in July in Emmer’s office located on […]
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has introduced new policies to oversee the development of data centers in the state. The announcement came on Friday, emphasizing the need to prevent secrecy and ensure data centers pay for any excessive use of resources. The policies create a framework that aims to manage the rapid expansion of data centers, […]
At the recent Republican convention in Dallas, Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who is also the state attorney general, made clear his need for financial support. Over the months, Paxton’s campaign suffered from being outspent, especially during a challenging primary and as Democratic nominee James Talarico invested millions to make himself known to voters. However, […]
Democrats in Washington have stirred controversy, with two members, Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, departing from their party lines. They moved to support a procedural rule on September 1, which aimed to advance the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act and condemn socialism. The House approved the rule by a narrow […]
Five Missouri voters are seeking approximately $80 million from Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. This is related to his handling of a congressional redistricting referendum. They invoke an obscure state law dating back to at least 1909. The proposed class action aims for the statutory maximum of $500 for each of around 162,000 verified petition […]
In mid-August, inside the plush Ritz-Carlton hotel at Tysons Corner, Virginia, lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl were making a sales pitch. The meeting table included Ammon Covino, a convicted felon, and his wife, Crystal. Burkman and Wohl, known for their lobbying efforts and controversial tactics, were promoting their ability to influence President Trump, aiming […]
Mormon Women for Ethical Government gathered at the home of its co-executive director, Emma Petty Addams, in Salt Lake City to discuss their ongoing mission. Founded in the tense days after Donald Trump’s first inauguration, the group’s main goal was peacemaking. These women did not identify with the typical left-leaning image of protestors. Instead, most […]