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May 6

Noem calls for the death penalty following maritime human smuggling attempt that left child dead

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California says five Mexican nationals were charged in a human smuggling incident that resulted in three deaths and one missing child.

May 6

California AG takes stance on Menendez brothers prosecutor staying on case amid resentencing battle

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is pushing back against the Menendez brothers’ request to remove the LA District Attorney’s Office from their resentencing case.

May 6

Red-state governor shoots down bill banning this common hospitality industry item

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoes legislation that would largely ban Styrofoam containers, dubbing it “textbook government overreach."

May 6

Antifa protesters charge police at University of Washington protest

University of Washington police were unceremoniously expelled from a Palestine-related protest by an unruly mob of shield-wielding Antifa activists. (X/@camhigby)

May 6

UC Berkeley stabbing puts campus on edge with manhunt for 3 suspects

Police at the University of California, Berkeley, are looking for three suspects involved in a stabbing on Saturday night on campus.

May 6

Bondi announces one of largest fentanyl seizures in US history

Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced one of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history with the seizure 409 kilos of fentanyl pills and 11.5 kilos of fentanyl powder.

May 6

Convicted Elizabeth Smart kidnapper flashes huge smile in new mugshot for Utah's sex offender registry

Wanda Barzee, who was convicted of helping kidnap Elizabeth Smart and holding her captive for nine months, was seen smiling in her most recent Utah sex registry mugshot.

May 6

Trump dares Newsom to run in 2028, slams record on LA wildfires

President Donald Trump said he would “love" California Gov. Gavin Newsom to launch a White House bid for the Democrats but said his response to wildfires and other issues “pretty much put him out of the race."

May 6

Jill Biden lands new job following four years as first lady

Former first lady Jill Biden was named as the chair of the Milken Institute's new Women’s Health Network, which will work to improve women's health.

May 6

Newsom proposes to work with Trump to 'Make America Film Again,' floats $7.5B federal tax credit

California Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Adam Schiff both offered to work with the Trump administration to bring Hollywood filmmaking from overseas.