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Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

September 6, 2026

Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

Saritha Komatireddy proposes a new Office of Civil Commitment after the Times Square fatal stabbing, saying New York fails mentally ill people.

Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

September 4, 2026

Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler warns Maryland's Community Trust Act could force jails to release dangerous illegal immigrants flagged by ICE back onto streets.

America’s quiet socialist takeover is spreading from town halls to classrooms

September 3, 2026

America’s quiet socialist takeover is spreading from town halls to classrooms

Low-turnout school board elections in 2026 could let DSA chapters reshape curriculum and budgets before communities realize the lasting consequences.

Sheriff suing Maryland says sanctuary laws ignore lessons of 9/11: ‘Stupidity at its best’

September 2, 2026

Sheriff suing Maryland says sanctuary laws ignore lessons of 9/11: ‘Stupidity at its best’

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler told Congress that Maryland's sanctuary law blocks his deputies from cooperating with ICE on detainer requests.

Spanberger's ICE restrictions dealt major setback as judge warns other blue states

September 2, 2026

Spanberger's ICE restrictions dealt major setback as judge warns other blue states

A federal judge blocked a key part of Gov. Abigail Spanberger's law restricting local 287(g) cooperation with ICE, and Republicans say they warned her.

California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk

August 30, 2026

California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk

Gavin Newsom could soon decide whether California public schools and state workers get formal recognition of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays.

Chicago mayor demands companies reveal whether leaders ‘reflect diversity’ for city contracts

August 30, 2026

Chicago mayor demands companies reveal whether leaders ‘reflect diversity’ for city contracts

DHS accused Brandon Johnson of punishing businesses that help ICE enforce federal immigration law after the Chicago mayor signed a new executive order.

West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax

August 30, 2026

West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax

Gov. Patrick Morrisey's seven-point plan will dedicate 50% of hyperscale data center revenue to reducing and eliminating West Virginia's income tax.

How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID relief funds dried up

August 29, 2026

How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID relief funds dried up

The Economic Security Project urges lawmakers to embed guaranteed income into existing TANF, child welfare and workforce budgets as ARPA funds expire.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

August 28, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to pause funding for Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers as cities cancel contracts over privacy.