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DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits

June 19, 2026

DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits

The DOJ is suing Virginia to prevent it from becoming a sanctuary jurisdiction, challenging state laws restricting federal immigration enforcement.

Socialist poised to lead DC after Dem primary victory, setting stage for clashes with Trump

June 18, 2026

Socialist poised to lead DC after Dem primary victory, setting stage for clashes with Trump

Janeese Lewis George, a socialist, won the D.C. Democrat mayoral primary, positioning her to become the next mayor of the nation's capital.

Palisades Fire suspect allegedly driven by 'societal revenge,' behavioral analyst testifies in court

June 18, 2026

Palisades Fire suspect allegedly driven by 'societal revenge,' behavioral analyst testifies in court

An expert testified that accused Palisades Fire starter Jonathan Rinderknecht exhibited behavior consistent with someone seeking societal revenge.

'Something big': Feds reveal how relatives of suspects in foiled White House UFC plot saw warning signs

June 17, 2026

'Something big': Feds reveal how relatives of suspects in foiled White House UFC plot saw warning signs

Family members of two men in the alleged White House UFC attack plot saw warning signs before arrests, including a mother who alerted police to her son’s weapons stockpile and behavior.

Conservative Washington sheriff says effort to remove him from office stems from stance on transgender issues

June 17, 2026

Conservative Washington sheriff says effort to remove him from office stems from stance on transgender issues

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says a ballot proposal to make the position appointed rather than elected targets his views on transgender issues.

Unnamed gambler wins $10.3M jackpot on $5 bet at Las Vegas casino

June 17, 2026

Unnamed gambler wins $10.3M jackpot on $5 bet at Las Vegas casino

A Las Vegas gambler turned a $5 bet into a $10,292,912.32 jackpot at the Westgate, reportedly a man in his mid-20s who had just started playing.

Palisades Fire suspect displayed 'incel energy,' made woman uncomfortable during Uber ride: passenger

June 17, 2026

Palisades Fire suspect displayed 'incel energy,' made woman uncomfortable during Uber ride: passenger

Uber passenger testifies accused Palisades Fire starter displayed "incel energy" during erratic New Year's Day ride, ranting about humanity crumbling.

State of play: What to know about potential socialist showdown between Trump and DC mayor as votes pour in

June 17, 2026

State of play: What to know about potential socialist showdown between Trump and DC mayor as votes pour in

Socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George leads D.C. mayoral race with 52.6% of votes counted as Trump threatens possible federal takeover of the capital.

Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges after allegedly bouncing check on $200K luxury watch

June 16, 2026

Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges after allegedly bouncing check on $200K luxury watch

Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges and up to 24 years in prison for allegedly writing a $200,000 bad check for a luxury watch in Las Vegas.

Oakland school district vowed reparations for Black students, yet outcomes appear stagnant after 5 years

June 16, 2026

Oakland school district vowed reparations for Black students, yet outcomes appear stagnant after 5 years

Oakland's reparations task force for Black students failed to meet objectives after five years. A member says the group "wasted our collective breath for a whole year."