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Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in L.A. mayoral race

Nithya Raman, a progressive member of the Los Angeles City Council, surpassed reality-TV star Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary Sunday, after a surge in her vote count put her in second place.

Democrats can’t escape the Bidens and their drama — even if they’re done covering for them

You could almost feel sorry for Joe Biden when he crashed his wife Jill’s...

Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt — but watch out

Socialist Nithya Raman might be familiar with a phrase widely misattributed to Joseph Stalin:...

When the election is over, don’t forget Skid Row’s abused animals

For years, Los Angeles officials have allowed a humanitarian catastrophe to unfold on Skid...

Treasury intends to use Iranian assets for Gulf allies to rebuild: CBS report

The Treasury Department is planning to use Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in the rebuilding process resulting from Iranian damage from the war, according to a new report. CBS News, citing a source aware of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thoughts, reported Saturday that Iranian assets are set to be used by the department in...

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

The Associated Press projected former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California's general election for governor after calling the race Friday.

‘This just isn’t good’: Democrats hold their breath on Platner

The latest accusations against Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner are leaving fellow Democrats in an uncomfortable holding pattern until Tuesday’s primary. Some Democrats are...

N.Y. bill would replace ‘mother,’ ‘father’ with gender-neutral terms

The New York Legislature has passed a bill that would strip the words "mother" and "father" from sections of state family law and replace them with gender-neutral alternatives, sending the measure to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature or veto. "Mother" would become "gestating parent," and "father" would become "non-gestating parent."

Federal judge erases Trump’s 39-country travel ban

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's policy that barred applicants from the 39 countries on the president's travel ban list.

Federal watchdog flags use-of-force violations at Louisiana’s largest ICE facility

Staff at a federal immigration detention center in Louisiana subdued detainees with prohibited use-of-force techniques including chokeholds and stabbing one with a pen, a federal watchdog has found.

Eric Schmitt rips Hirono over denaturalization bill: ‘You’re damn right we’re deporting’ criminals

Sen. Schmitt criticized Sen. Hirono after she accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrant communities during a denaturalization hearing.

Knicks fever hits the pols

LAYUP: The New York Knicks are in the NBA finals, and politicians can’t seem to get enough of it. They’re hosting invite-only watch parties...

Reporter’s Notebook: GOP bets on fraud crackdown as economic woes surge ahead of midterms

House Republicans push anti-fraud bills as a midterm campaign strategy, but only pass one of three measures this week amid Democratic opposition.

California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.

Bondi’s replacement saddled with Epstein baggage as he awaits grueling confirmation battle

Former AG Pam Bondi says she delegated Epstein files oversight to Todd Blanche, now facing scrutiny as Trump's nominee to be Attorney General.

Russia Is Losing Its War, and Congress Should Help Finish the Job

The West has a limited window of opportunity to persuade the Kremlin that victory in Ukraine is unattainable.

The Mainechurian Candidate

Graham Platner, running for U.S. Senate, was recruited by Washington’s coziest insider progressive networking politicos.

Pope Leo Should Have More Faith in Markets

Pope Leo gets AI’s humanity question right but its economics wrong.

It Will Be Hard for Democrats to Replace Graham Platner

Pulling a Biden or Torricelli swap will not be that easy.

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