Year: 2026
May 22, 2026
Politics
New presidential poll shows Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris in dead heat as report on 2024 run exposes party failures
Rather than producing a fresh breakout star, Democrats appear stuck recycling the same national figures tied to the chaos and failures of the Biden era. Rather than producing a...
May 22, 2026
Politics
Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims
The same likely fake accounts are attacking Steyer, the report said. The same likely fake accounts are attacking Steyer, the report said.
May 22, 2026
Politics
GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans didn't draw enough votes to dismiss legislation that would lead President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. Republicans didn't draw enough votes to dismiss legislation that...
May 22, 2026
Politics
NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. breaks silence but says little as GOP frustrations mount over his mysterious 77-day absence
With the primary less than two weeks away, New Jersey Republicans are growing antsy and downright frustrated over Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s barely explained 77-day absence. With the primary...
May 21, 2026
Congress
Tom Kean to return?
Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the House GOP's campaign arm, told reporters Thursday he spoke to Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and he will be back voting in June. Kean,...
May 21, 2026
Congress
Absent congressmember Tom Kean Jr. starts working the phone
He spoke to at least two county party chairs on Thursday as attention to his undisclosed illness grew.
May 21, 2026
Politics
Why California Democrats are nervous this election season
California is one of the bluest states in America, but Democrats are more on edge this election season because of uncertainty and volatility in key races, such as the...
May 21, 2026
Congress
House rejects Smithsonian women’s history museum bill after partisan split
New GOP language sought to block the institution from portraying “any biological male as a female.”
May 21, 2026
Education
Carlos Vives joins Goya Foods at Catholic Pinecrest school for 90th anniversary celebration
Goya Foods marked its 90th anniversary Wednesday with a visit to a Catholic school in Pinecrest featuring Colombian music star Carlos Vives. About 250 students at St. Louis Covenant...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Labor Dept. demands banks freeze nearly $1B in fraudulent COVID benefits
The Labor Department demanded Thursday that financial institutions freeze almost $1 billion in fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits made available during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Labor Department demanded Thursday that...