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Blue state poured thousands of dollars into study on reparations as effort launches

April 21, 2026

Blue state poured thousands of dollars into study on reparations as effort launches

Washington state began a study on reparative actions for slavery descendants after the legislature approved $300,000 to examine historical injustices tied to its territory.

Trucking company owner suing state over 'millionaires tax' says policy hits small businesses

April 21, 2026

Trucking company owner suing state over 'millionaires tax' says policy hits small businesses

Washington's newly signed income tax on earnings over $1 million faces a lawsuit alleging it violates the state constitution and hurts small businesses.

‘Prime example’ DHS should vet all Iranian green card holders: Katie Zacharia

April 20, 2026

‘Prime example’ DHS should vet all Iranian green card holders: Katie Zacharia

Former DHS spokeswoman Katie Zacharia discusses the arrest of an alleged Iranian arms dealer and more on ‘Fox News @ Night.'

Another Democrat exits California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary election

April 20, 2026

Another Democrat exits California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary election

Democrat Betty Yee, former California state controller, has dropped out of California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary election approaches.

Hiker comes face-to-face with massive bear on popular California trail in terrifying encounter

April 20, 2026

Hiker comes face-to-face with massive bear on popular California trail in terrifying encounter

A hiker had a terrifying encounter with a massive bear on the Mount Wilson Trail in Los Angeles, and the scary moment was captured in a viral video.

Bill Maher, Woody Harrelson sound off on California business climate, say state deserves to be 's--- on'

April 20, 2026

Bill Maher, Woody Harrelson sound off on California business climate, say state deserves to be 's--- on'

Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson blast California on their podcast, saying the state's heavy taxes make their cannabis business hard to sustain.

DNA from chewing gum nails longtime sexual predator decades after reign of terror: report

April 20, 2026

DNA from chewing gum nails longtime sexual predator decades after reign of terror: report

Detectives used a clever gum ruse to collect DNA from Mitchell Gaff, who pleaded guilty to two decades-old cold case murders in Snohomish County court.

Jackson scolds colleagues in solo dissent after court jumps into routine police-stop case

April 20, 2026

Jackson scolds colleagues in solo dissent after court jumps into routine police-stop case

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter defending a D.C. court ruling against police in a case about reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop.

Nick Shirley confronts California Democrats over 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' pressing on First Amendment rights

April 20, 2026

Nick Shirley confronts California Democrats over 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' pressing on First Amendment rights

Nick Shirley questioned California legislators about Assembly Bill 2624, which critics argue could restrict investigations into immigration service fraud.

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

April 20, 2026

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

Avery Nissen of Kansas allegedly tried to kill a boat captain during a three-hour snorkel tour in Hawaii and faces attempted murder charges, police say.