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December 19

Republican Sen Cynthia Lummis will not seek re-election in 2026, citing the 'energy required'

Republican Cynthia Lummis announced she won't seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026, citing exhaustion and a feeling like "a sprinter in a marathon" after serving Wyoming.

December 19

Colorado school district in the hot seat for allegedly factoring in race for disciplinary procedures

A school district is allegedly factoring in race when determining how to discipline students, citing specific examples where students got different treatment for the same infractions.

December 18

Controversy grows as California forces schools to switch to athletics league that lets males in girls sports

Tahoe Truckee school district must switch to a California sports league, creating winter weather travel dangers through Donner Pass that Rep. Kevin Kiley calls unsafe.

December 18

California Democratic candidate uses wrong photo for Rep Jasmine Crockett's congressional endorsement

California candidate Esther Kim Varet's campaign used the wrong photo for an endorsement announcement, sparking a racial controversy in a competitive House race.

December 18

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted by protesters at DC restaurant

Members of Code Pink accused Bessent of economic war crimes over U.S. sanctions. (Credit: Code Pink)

December 18

GOP lawmaker introduces new bill aimed at giving parents more power in the classroom

Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Parental Rights Relief Act” this week, a new bill aimed at giving parents more power when they feel their child's school is trying to hide information from them.

December 17

Firm behind climate lawsuits faces DOJ referral after court finds 'misconduct bordering on criminal'

Federal Judge Paul Diamond referred Hagens Berman to the Department of Justice for potential unlawful conduct, prompting the law firm to appeal to the 3rd Circuit.

December 16

Oregon parents, teachers form networks to monitor ICE activity near schools

Oregon parents and teachers form ICE watch groups using social media to alert communities about immigration enforcement near schools and neighborhoods.

December 16

Rogan blames liberal policies for allowing 'monsters' to run amok, eat house pets

Podcaster Joe Rogan argues mountain lions in San Francisco Bay Area have diets consisting of 50% dogs and cats, calling for hunting to control population.

December 16

Pelosi perceived as 'on the wrong side' over congressional stock trading as career nears end: NY Times

Nancy Pelosi's opposition to stock trading restrictions has created controversy that may overshadow her historic legacy as the first female House speaker, the New York Times wrote.