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Government-run grocery stores face renewed scrutiny after Chicago's experiment fizzles

August 5, 2026

Government-run grocery stores face renewed scrutiny after Chicago's experiment fizzles

Chicago spent $13.5 million on government-run grocery stores now on the brink of collapse after Save A Lot terminated its Yellow Banana agreement.

Grocer-turned-lawmaker says Mamdani’s government-run stores 'might not even last a year’

August 5, 2026

Grocer-turned-lawmaker says Mamdani’s government-run stores 'might not even last a year’

Rep. Mike Rulli, a former grocer, warns Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will bleed red and put hundreds of small businesses out.

Mamdani's grocery giveaway hits ID snag as critics cry foul: 'Make it make sense'

August 3, 2026

Mamdani's grocery giveaway hits ID snag as critics cry foul: 'Make it make sense'

A cabinet official's mention of a "library card-esque system" for NYC's government-run grocery stores sparked fierce voter ID hypocrisy accusations.

Outrage over noncitizens allegedly voting in elections ignites probe into Garden State Dems

August 3, 2026

Outrage over noncitizens allegedly voting in elections ignites probe into Garden State Dems

Jim Jordan and Bryan Steil demand documents from New Jersey on federal voting law compliance after 6,600 noncitizens were added to voter rolls.

Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash

August 1, 2026

Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash

Brian Romero's GoFundMe seeking $2,000 for rent and groceries raised eyebrows given his expected $142,000 annual Assembly salary once sworn in.

Hundreds block Florida interstate in alleged street takeover before 140 mph police chase

August 1, 2026

Hundreds block Florida interstate in alleged street takeover before 140 mph police chase

Traffic cameras captured hundreds of vehicles blocking I-75 in Hillsborough County during an illegal street takeover before a BMW fled at 140 mph.

Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election

August 1, 2026

Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election

Stacy Davis Gates says she'll personally collect petition signatures for Brandon Johnson's re-election bid, praising his billion-dollar school funding.

Unearthed posts show Heartland Dem candidate rallying in favor of child gender surgery: 'Radical as it gets'

August 1, 2026

Unearthed posts show Heartland Dem candidate rallying in favor of child gender surgery: 'Radical as it gets'

Denise Powell's unearthed Facebook and TikTok posts show her calling Nebraska's LB 574 gender-affirming care ban "discriminatory and hateful."

Planned Parenthood across Midwest at risk due to lack of federal funds after 3 facilities close in Michigan

July 31, 2026

Planned Parenthood across Midwest at risk due to lack of federal funds after 3 facilities close in Michigan

Three facilities in Lansing, Livonia and Warren will permanently close after a $4.2 million drop in patient care reimbursements and federal grants.

Colorado small town abandoned after all elected officials resign, water concerns grow

July 31, 2026

Colorado small town abandoned after all elected officials resign, water concerns grow

Hartman, Colorado, a town of 30 residents, was declared abandoned after all elected officials resigned and its water system became a health hazard.