Category: Politics
June 08, 2026
Politics
Sen. Chuck Schumer sulks over Graham Platner problem ahead of Maine Dem primary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is standing by his endorsement of embattled Graham Platner in Tuesday's Maine Democratic primary, even after a deluge of sexual misconduct allegations rocked...
June 08, 2026
Politics
Gambling giant forces paid influencers to delete LA mayor race posts as election interference claims explode
The controversy emerged after several right-wing influencers posted messages on X. The controversy emerged after several right-wing influencers posted messages on X.
June 08, 2026
Politics
Rubio and UFC will sign deal to use cage fights for diplomacy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White have reached an agreement to use cage fights for diplomacy, the State Department said Monday — six days before...
June 08, 2026
Politics
Under-the-radar Supreme Court case could end California’s delayed election counts for good
At least 14 states and the District of Columbia allow for late mail-in ballots so long as envelopes are postmarked by Election Day. At least 14 states and the...
June 08, 2026
Politics
More than 100 UNRWA staff helped Hamas carry out Oct. 7 attack: federal watchdog
USAID OIG’s "active and ongoing investigation" has suspended or debarred 108 individuals for "having participated in the October 7 and/or having Hamas affiliation." USAID OIG’s "active and ongoing investigation"...
June 08, 2026
Politics
SF schools chief dragged before Congress to defend race, gender identity lessons
Republican bills could clash with San Francisco district policies on gender identity. Republican bills could clash with San Francisco district policies on gender identity.
June 08, 2026
Politics
Trump scolds Netanyahu in testy phone call: ‘You could be left alone against Iran very soon’
President Trump on Monday admitted he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US may abandon the Jewish state in its fight against Iran if he continued resisting...
June 08, 2026
Politics
The View hosts break out in vicious fight over California’s vote count
Election officials have argued that California's system is designed to ensure every valid ballot is counted, even if that means waiting longer for final results. Election officials have argued...
June 08, 2026
Politics
Spencer Pratt issues bold rallying cry after Nithya Raman suddenly soars past him in LA mayor’s race
As more mail-in votes were counted over the weekend, Raman gained ground and is now leading by 0.4 percentage points, or 3,113 votes, with nearly 83% of the votes...
June 08, 2026
Politics
Platner backer shrugs off his old Nazi-tied tattoo — but says an Israeli ink would be red line: ‘I don’t support genocide’
A female fan of Senate hopeful Graham Platner downplayed concerns about his old Nazi-linked tattoo at a local rally Sunday — but said if he had ink of an...