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Dem House candidate faces authenticity questions after kitchen table ad omits $1.6M estate

May 6, 2026

Dem House candidate faces authenticity questions after kitchen table ad omits $1.6M estate

Democratic House candidate Ryan Busse filmed a campaign ad at a modest townhome rather than his $1.6 million Montana estate while pushing affordability message.

Internet erupts after California Dem on debate stage 'admits quiet part out loud' on immigration

May 6, 2026

Internet erupts after California Dem on debate stage 'admits quiet part out loud' on immigration

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter faces backlash for saying illegal immigrants are responsible for driving population growth in the state.

Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges

May 6, 2026

Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges

An anti-war and anti-AI protester who camped atop one of Washington, D.C.'s tallest bridges for nearly a week was arrested Wednesday after descending the landmark.

Seattle mayor’s Starbucks boycott call slammed by local radio host as coffee giant adds Nashville-based roles

May 6, 2026

Seattle mayor’s Starbucks boycott call slammed by local radio host as coffee giant adds Nashville-based roles

Seattle radio host accuses Mayor Katie Wilson of damaging the city's relationship with Starbucks ahead of the coffee giant's Nashville expansion.

How Charlie Kirk Way became a flashpoint in one California city

May 6, 2026

How Charlie Kirk Way became a flashpoint in one California city

Westminster, California Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen explains why he pushed to install honorary street signs bearing Charlie Kirk’s name near City Hall.

Katie Porter’s attempt to brush off viral outburst backfires as critics torch ‘worst political ad’

May 6, 2026

Katie Porter’s attempt to brush off viral outburst backfires as critics torch ‘worst political ad’

Katie Porter addresses her on-camera outbursts in a new campaign ad as she seeks to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in California's governor's race.

Idaho murders evidence leak triggers criminal investigation for insider who spilled secrets: report

May 6, 2026

Idaho murders evidence leak triggers criminal investigation for insider who spilled secrets: report

An ongoing criminal investigation is examining alleged gag order violations tied to an NBC "Dateline" episode on the Bryan Kohberger murder case in Idaho, according to a report.

Washington driver chases boy on dirt bike down sidewalk, gets hit with multiple charges

May 6, 2026

Washington driver chases boy on dirt bike down sidewalk, gets hit with multiple charges

A 56-year-old Washington driver allegedly tried to run down a boy on a sidewalk before attempting to enter a stranger's home while impaired, deputies say.

California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy

May 6, 2026

California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years to life for the pickaxe murder of his half-brother, who had cerebral palsy and used a wheelchair.

California bill would let illegal immigrant professors keep teaching US students remotely

May 5, 2026

California bill would let illegal immigrant professors keep teaching US students remotely

A new California bill would let illegal immigrant professors who get deported continue to teach community college students through remote instruction.