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May 2, 2026

‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US

Signs reading "86 47" were spotted at May Day rallies in New York City and Los Angeles, echoing the phrase tied to James Comey's recent federal indictment.

May 2, 2026

May Day protests ‘just the beginning’ of student activism push, expert warns

An education watchdog warns May Day student walkouts may signal a broader effort to expand activism in schools ahead of future protests and the 2028 election.

May 2, 2026

Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally

A Minneapolis May Day rally organized for immigrant rights drew communist and socialist groups demanding revolution, rent caps and wealth redistribution.

May 1, 2026

600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds

A network of about 600 groups, including communist organizations and Democratic Party committees, is mobilizing roughly 3,000 pro-socialist May Day events.

April 30, 2026

WATCH: Chaos erupts as Florida Dem in pink jumpsuit grabs bullhorn mid-vote: 'It's illegal!'

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon went viral after storming the House floor with a bullhorn to protest a Gov. DeSantis-backed redistricting bill during its passage.

April 27, 2026

Mamdani vetoes first bill in sign of tensions with NYC council

NYC Mayor Mamdani issues his first veto, rejecting a bill that would require the NYPD to publicize protest response plans near educational facilities.

April 23, 2026

SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties

The DOJ alleges the SPLC funded an organizer of the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, sparking renewed scrutiny of the nonprofit group.

April 21, 2026

Minnesota man who shoved conservative reporter says he's second-guessing living in US after backlash

A Minnesota father accused of assaulting a conservative reporter at an anti-ICE rally says the viral backlash has been overwhelming for his entire family.

April 20, 2026

Bernie-backed Dem's pro-gun Clint Eastwood post, Kaepernick critique spurs apology in battleground race

Democratic congressional candidate Bob Brooks shared Facebook posts supporting gun rights and defending police amid 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

April 17, 2026

Chicago mayor links restaurant industry to ‘slavery’ as tipped wage fight intensifies

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ties the restaurant industry to slavery, defending his veto of a measure to end the subminimum wage for tipped workers.