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Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’

July 29, 2026

Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’

Francesca Hong's campaign said her values on police and prison abolition haven't changed, even as she pledged to preserve law enforcement funding.

DEI hiring boost for one blue state's Muslim commission initiative flies in face of Trump's anti-woke push

July 28, 2026

DEI hiring boost for one blue state's Muslim commission initiative flies in face of Trump's anti-woke push

Massachusetts lawmakers advance a bill to create a permanent Muslim commission as Trump moves to dismantle DEI programs across the federal government.

Letitia James faces scrutiny after New York City spends $81,700 per homeless person amid shelter scandals

July 28, 2026

Letitia James faces scrutiny after New York City spends $81,700 per homeless person amid shelter scandals

Saritha Komatireddy accused Letitia James of failing to investigate nonprofit homeless shelters despite billions in taxpayer funding and fraud claims.

Another top Seattle mayoral aide exits as Katie Wilson administration faces continued staff turnover

July 24, 2026

Another top Seattle mayoral aide exits as Katie Wilson administration faces continued staff turnover

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary is leaving City Hall after less than seven months, adding to significant staffing turnover in her office.

California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails

July 23, 2026

California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails

A hot mic caught Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes and Mayor Kevin McCarty discussing whether to ban disruptive protesters from future meetings.

Dem gov lashes out as Trump HUD scrutinizes nearly $2B in disaster funds over fraud concerns

July 22, 2026

Dem gov lashes out as Trump HUD scrutinizes nearly $2B in disaster funds over fraud concerns

HUD suspended disaster aid procurements over fraud and abuse concerns tied to nearly $2 billion, drawing accusations of political motives from Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.

Memphis pizza shop says business is booming after refusing service to National Guard troops

July 22, 2026

Memphis pizza shop says business is booming after refusing service to National Guard troops

Miles Tamboli says the Memphis Safe Task Force makes the city less safe, and his pizza shop is seeing a surge of local supporters after the boycott call.

Lawmaker highlights Dem 'absurdity' as Mamdani doubles down on Netanyahu arrest threat

July 21, 2026

Lawmaker highlights Dem 'absurdity' as Mamdani doubles down on Netanyahu arrest threat

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threats to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 'Varney & Co.'

New York far-left group claims reparations 'owed' as Blacks' median wealth 'nearly 15 times less' than Whites

July 20, 2026

New York far-left group claims reparations 'owed' as Blacks' median wealth 'nearly 15 times less' than Whites

The NYCLU says Black New Yorkers hold nearly 15 times less median wealth than White residents, citing redlining and slavery's legacy in a new report.

Minnesota of the Caribbean? Trump admin freezes vacation hotspot’s funds over alleged hurricane-aid abuses

July 20, 2026

Minnesota of the Caribbean? Trump admin freezes vacation hotspot’s funds over alleged hurricane-aid abuses

HUD suspended the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority from federal funding over alleged fraud and mismanagement of hurricane relief funds.