Year: 2026
May 13, 2026
Politics
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s living in a Bel-Air hotel, not a trailer
Pratt posted on X accusing critics of targeting him personally instead of debating his platform. Pratt posted on X accusing critics of targeting him personally instead of debating his...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Sen. Rand Paul’s son erupts in drunken tirade against ‘gays and the Jews’
“And then he got into the Middle East, and he was talking about, like, us trying to steal Iran’s land for the Jews and steal the West Bank, and...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Fed chair — replacing Trump foe Jerome Powell — by US Senate as inflation mounts
Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic pressures before he even steps into the chairman’s office. Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom to release updated state budget priorities after previous $2.9B shortfall estimate
Governor Gavin Newsom is set to release his May Revise on Thursday. Governor Gavin Newsom is set to release his May Revise on Thursday.
May 13, 2026
Congress
Kennedy to support Senate crypto bill
The Louisiana Republican's vote on the legislation has been a major question mark for months.
May 13, 2026
Congress
Senators give House GOP’s summer reconciliation plan a cool reception
“We’re still working on reconciliation 2.0,” Majority Leader John Thune said.
May 13, 2026
Congress
Florida defends new congressional map, says it lacks ‘signs’ of partisan gerrymandering
Voting rights and civil rights groups have filed multiple lawsuits challenging a new map pushed into law by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
May 13, 2026
Congress
House GOP leadership divided on ethanol fuel vote
The E15 sales bill is backed by farm state Republicans, but many gas and oil state GOP members oppose the measure.
May 13, 2026
Congress
Independent’s signature forces House vote on Ukraine aid
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California completed a discharge petition backed largely by Democrats.
May 13, 2026
Politics
North Carolina school ignored complaints about trans student staring at girls in locker room: filing
Students at Cox Mill High School in Concord, northeast of Charlotte, were told by the then-principal the issue was "too political to address." Students at Cox Mill High School...