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California Dems trigger outrage after siding with convicted child sex offenders in shocking vote

August 26, 2026

California Dems trigger outrage after siding with convicted child sex offenders in shocking vote

California Senate Democrats rejected a Republican effort to ban all sex offender registry tiers from holding public office, including school board seats, in a party-line vote.

Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'

August 26, 2026

Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'

Kathy Kite says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.

Grocers issue warning over Mamdani’s taxpayer-backed stores: 'We're going to go after' them

August 26, 2026

Grocers issue warning over Mamdani’s taxpayer-backed stores: 'We're going to go after' them

Frank Garcia's coalition threatens to sue any operator joining Zohran Mamdani's NYC government-owned grocery store program in new legal fight.

California sheriff doubles down on seizing ballots as state Supreme Court hears whether he must return them

August 25, 2026

California sheriff doubles down on seizing ballots as state Supreme Court hears whether he must return them

Sheriff Chad Bianco still holds 650,000 seized ballots as the California Supreme Court weighs whether he must return them to state officials.

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

August 23, 2026

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

Taxpayers may pay twice under Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery plan as NYC explores grants for independent grocers alongside the subsidized stores.

Connecticut police officers shot, suspect killed after attempted arrest sparks hectic chase

August 22, 2026

Connecticut police officers shot, suspect killed after attempted arrest sparks hectic chase

Two Connecticut police officers were wounded and a suspect killed after a car chase from Hartford ended in an exchange of gunfire in Newington.

One year after Iryna Zarutska's murder, violent crimes fuel North Carolina public safety debate

August 22, 2026

One year after Iryna Zarutska's murder, violent crimes fuel North Carolina public safety debate

A year after Iryna Zarutska's stabbing death on a Charlotte train, North Carolina faces mounting pressure over repeat offenders and pretrial release.

Southern California hits ICE with 'dumbfounding' roadblock as top lawmaker rips 'reckless' hypocrisy

August 21, 2026

Southern California hits ICE with 'dumbfounding' roadblock as top lawmaker rips 'reckless' hypocrisy

San Diego County voted to bar ICE agents from firearms training facilities, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Brian Jones and other Republicans.

DAVID MARCUS: West Virginian fairgoers are worried, but not about prices

August 20, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: West Virginian fairgoers are worried, but not about prices

Data centers, not prices, dominated talk at the Jefferson County Fair in West Virginia as residents raised concerns over water use and local control.

Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul

August 20, 2026

Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul

We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez says the state is investigating her volunteer needle cleanup group while the government hands out drug supplies.