December 5 California escalates its war on plastic grocery bags, banning even ‘reusable’ versions California is banning all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026. The new law eliminates thick reusable plastic bags, plus requires a 10-cent paper bag fee.
December 5 SCOTUS map ruling could hand GOP key edge in 2026 midterms RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan breaks down the Supreme Court’s Texas map ruling, GOP seat advantage in 2026 and why affordability and safety are emerging as key election issues.
December 5 Arrest made after explosive street takeover video shows mob ambushing couple during fiery car meetup New York City police arrested Justin Aguilera in connection with a brutal street takeover in Queens where residents were attacked and a vehicle was torched.
December 5 Lone Republican candidate finds his edge as a dozen Democrats clash in race to replace Mikie Sherrill Republican Joe Hathaway runs unopposed in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election Republican primary while 12 Democrats compete for the nomination.
December 5 Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor as the likely Democratic primary frontrunner despite baggage from his 2022 Senate race loss.
December 5 California fraud '1,000 times worse' than Minnesota, Steve Hilton says California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his tip line to expose what he believes is significant fraud in California and respond to Gov. Gavin Newsom's slow recovery efforts following the L.A. wildfires.
December 5 FBI weighing state or federal charges against 16-year-old in Anna Kepner cruise ship homicide case: lawyer Emergency custody hearing reveals Anna Kepner's stepbrother may face charges in Carnival cruise death as FBI investigation continues into homicide.
December 5 Jan 6 defendant pardoned by Trump lands in legal trouble again Taylor Taranto, a January 6 defendant pardoned by President Donald Trump, is facing legal trouble again after returning to Washington, D.C., a report said.
December 5 Repeat offender with violent past accused of murdering woman during home invasion Cassidy Allen faces potential life sentence for allegedly killing woman during burglary. His mental health diversion history comes under scrutiny after arrest.
December 5 ICE operation in Minneapolis nabs a dozen 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens, including Somalis Homeland Security's recently-launched Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has resulted in at least a dozen arrests, officials said.