State and Local - Page 2

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

July 19, 2026

Democrat lawmaker's 107 mph traffic stop brings bodycam battle front and center again

The sheriff's office involved in a New Hampshire lawmaker's 107 mph traffic stop lacks body cameras and dashboard cameras due to funding shortfalls.

July 17, 2026

Company of 'Squad' member's husband lands $2B contract from blue state for new courthouse

Rejected bidders allege conflicts of interest tainted the nearly $2 billion Springfield courthouse deal involving Ayanna Pressley's husband's firm.

July 16, 2026

Sherrill ripped after New Jersey skips flag directive honoring Graham: ‘Most political governor’

State Sen. Joe Pennacchio called out Gov. Mikie Sherrill for skipping the White House proclamation to lower flags for the late Lindsey Graham.

July 16, 2026

Elderly Florida woman goes viral after getting hilariously crude license plate

Nancy Dello Stritto says her new Florida license plate reads "SQZ A55," leaving the Pompano Beach senior torn between replacing it and keeping it.