Category: Politics
February 24, 2026
Politics
No more ‘get out of jail free’ cards for California criminals claiming mental illness, legislators propose
Criminal suspects in California have been recorded in jail phone calls saying they will claim to have a mental illness to avoid jail time, according to the bill's author....
February 24, 2026
Politics
Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign over ‘sexual’ texts with aide who set herself on fire
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) told reporters Tuesday that he was “not going to resign” after the emergence of “sexual” text messages with a congressional aide who fatally lit herself...
February 24, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom’s drunk escapades, scandalous dating history revealed in new book
One relationship ended only when billionaire Gordon Getty told him to break things off with a "personal note." One relationship ended only when billionaire Gordon Getty told him to...
February 24, 2026
Politics
US men’s Olympic hockey team lands outside Washington, DC ahead of Trump’s State of the Union
The gold medal-winning US men's Olympic hockey team has landed at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington DC ahead of their trip to President Trump's State of the Union address....
February 24, 2026
Politics
Meet the Democrat who will be a designated survivor at Trump’s State of the Union
If all hell breaks loose during President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday evening, House Democrats will have a designated survivor in a secure location to guarantee continuity...
February 24, 2026
Politics
Erika Kirk to attend State of the Union as one of Trump’s guests
Erika Kirk, the widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be among President Trump's guests at tonight's State of the Union address. Erika Kirk, the widow of assassinated...
February 24, 2026
Politics
Trump to push Congress on health care, brag about affordability wins in State of the Union address
The theme of Tuesday's remarks will be “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected.” The theme of Tuesday's remarks will be “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected.”
February 24, 2026
Politics
Ivanka Trump’s father-in-law Charles Kushner in hot water with the French government
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barro claimed Tuesday Kushner failed to show up for a meeting to explain comments made by the Trump administration that Emmanuel Macron's government objected to....
February 24, 2026
Politics
Ex-Harvard professor Cornel West unloads on Gov. Gavin Newsom over ‘racist’ remarks: ‘White supremacy mindset’
The controversy unraveled Feb. 22, when a conservative influencer posted a clip of Newsom — which saw over 40 million views on X — where the California Democrat is...
February 24, 2026
Politics
DOJ sues NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill over order banning ICE from making arrests in jails, on state property
The Justice Department has slapped a lawsuit against New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) over her executive order to shield Garden Staters against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on...