May 23, 2026 Inside the rise of hardship politics as wealthy Democrats eye 2028 Governors Newsom and Pritzker lean into family trauma narratives to connect with voters as they build national profiles ahead of a possible 2028 run.
May 21, 2026 Taxpayer spending on 'exorcisms' derails Senate testimony: 'What the hell are we doing about it?' Sen. John Kennedy rails against California's Medi-Cal program for allegedly covering exorcisms and faith-based healing amid fraud investigations.
May 21, 2026 Angels legend Troy Percival speaks out amid trans athlete crisis, endorses Chad Bianco Angels World Series hero Troy Percival endorses Sheriff Chad Bianco for California governor in the 2026 race, criticizing progressive state leadership.
May 20, 2026 Trump says he hopes Spencer Pratt does well in LA mayoral race, blasts California's 'rigged' elections Trump signals support for Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral bid, saying he believes the reality TV star turned candidate is a "big MAGA person."
May 20, 2026 Newsom’s ‘break the glass’ warning fuels Hilton accusation Democrats are exploiting jungle primary fears Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton blasts Gov. Newsom for fearmongering, claims Democrats want to split GOP votes in California governor's race.
May 20, 2026 DHS blasts California sanctuary policies after jail releases illegal immigrant accused in hit-and-run Federal officials criticize California sanctuary policies after ICE agents arrest an illegal immigrant charged in a felony hit-and-run crash that injured a little boy.
May 19, 2026 GOP bill targets blue state for billions in COVID-era unemployment debt dumped on businesses Rep. Vince Fong introduced legislation requiring California to repay its $21 billion unemployment debt before spending federal money on other programs.
May 16, 2026 Ban on backyard barbecues on certain days in California floated as others push back hard Democratic Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is facing backlash for proposing a ban on backyard barbecues on Red Flag warning days as wildfire debates intensify.
May 16, 2026 JD Vance warns blue state officials could face prison over billion-dollar fraud epidemic VP JD Vance predicts criminal wrongdoing will be found in alleged welfare fraud cases and argued those who covered up abuse should face prison time.
May 15, 2026 Becerra's debate-stage beating: Rivals confront Dem California candidate over campaign scandal California governor candidate Becerra denies wrongdoing after former staffers plead guilty to stealing $225,000 from his inactive campaign account.