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Newsom begs Californians to vote 'no' on billionaire's tax in face of mass exodus, pitches nationwide tax hike

June 26, 2026

Newsom begs Californians to vote 'no' on billionaire's tax in face of mass exodus, pitches nationwide tax hike

California's billionaire tax is officially added to November ballot despite Gov. Newsom warning wealthy residents will flee to Texas or Florida.

Mistrial declared for Palisades Fire suspect who allegedly fixated on Luigi Mangione

June 26, 2026

Mistrial declared for Palisades Fire suspect who allegedly fixated on Luigi Mangione

A federal jury deadlocked in the trial against Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of deliberately igniting the Palisades Fire. He was allegedly inspired by Luigi Mangione.

Charlie Kirk judge denies Tyler Robinson's attempt to have potential death penalty removed

June 26, 2026

Charlie Kirk judge denies Tyler Robinson's attempt to have potential death penalty removed

Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson could still face the potential death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder, Judge Tony Graf Jr. ruled.

California’s wealthy are trading the Golden State for the Golden Nugget

June 26, 2026

California’s wealthy are trading the Golden State for the Golden Nugget

California's 13.3% top income tax rate drives residents to Nevada, where zero state income tax and lower costs offer a compelling financial alternative.

Jury deadlocks in federal trial of man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

June 25, 2026

Jury deadlocks in federal trial of man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

Jurors in the federal trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire, told a judge they are deadlocked after two days.

GOP lawmaker sounds the alarm on declining pride in US

June 25, 2026

GOP lawmaker sounds the alarm on declining pride in US

Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., calls on citizens to preserve America culture, spirit. (C-SPAN)

Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary

June 25, 2026

Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declares a state of emergency, temporarily banning fireworks statewide for July Fourth amid historic drought and wildfire conditions.

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

June 25, 2026

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

A Colorado mother faces second-degree murder charges after prosecutors allege her 16-year-old daughter drank herself to death with 173 empty bottles found.

Joe Rogan mocks Gavin Newsom for dismissing growing state problems as LA film production craters

June 25, 2026

Joe Rogan mocks Gavin Newsom for dismissing growing state problems as LA film production craters

Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon agree Los Angeles is slowly becoming more like Detroit as the entertainment industry flees California due to taxes and regulation.

Supreme Court strikes down blue state's 'vampire rule' in major win for gun rights

June 25, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down blue state's 'vampire rule' in major win for gun rights

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Hawaii in Wolford v. Lopez, delivering a major victory for concealed carry holders in the blue state.