Category: Politics
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...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Reed Hastings claws back $1 million after backing Matt Mahan for California governor
Netflix founder Reed Hastings appears to have had a change of heart just five days after giving $1 million to a committee supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's candidacy...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Major new ‘20 hour’ rule for California food program that could slash benefits — how to see if you’re exempt
California is about to crack down on CalFresh and it could leave a lot of able-bodied adults scrambling for their next grocery run. California is about to crack down...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Erika Kirk applauds Spencer Pratt for being ‘authentically American’
"Citizens willing to step into the political arena, unafraid, and challenge a failing system, much like the one that has destroyed Los Angeles," Kirk said of Pratt's run. "Citizens...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Senate GOP scraps votes on ICE funding after tensions flare over $1.776B weaponization fund
Senate Republicans scrapped their remaining votes for the week and won't reconvene until June after tensions exploded over the Justice Department's $1.776 billion "weaponization" fund. Senate Republicans scrapped their...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Trump plans to ‘probably destroy’ Iran’s uranium if handed over
President Trump said he plans to "probably destroy" Iran's enriched uranium if negotiations result in its relinquishment. President Trump said he plans to "probably destroy" Iran's enriched uranium if...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Trump says he postponed signing AI order because he didn’t ‘like’ it
President Trump said he postponed today's signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence because he "didn't like" all the details, arguing it would put American companies behind foreign...
May 21, 2026
Politics
DOJ charges 15 fraudsters who stole $90M in Minnesota — including ‘largest autism fraud scheme ever’
Department of Justice officials announced charges Thursday against 15 accused fraudsters in Minnesota — including those involved in the "largest autism fraud scheme ever." Department of Justice officials announced...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Trump claims he may do ‘something’ on Cuba that other presidents couldn’t
President Trump indicated on Thursday that he may do "something" on Cuba but declined to offer specifics. President Trump indicated on Thursday that he may do "something" on Cuba...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Trump says he’ll ‘try’ to make son Don Jr.’s wedding this weekend: ‘Not good timing for me’
The couple is reportedly getting married Saturday on a private island in the Bahamas. The couple is reportedly getting married Saturday on a private island in the Bahamas.