Progressive Democrat Scores Decisive Win In New Jersey Special Election

Democrat Analilia Mejia secured a commanding victory in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election, flipping the page on a seat that was once a Republican stronghold and signaling continued momentum for the progressive wing of her party. According to Decision Desk HQ, Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway by a wide margin, earning roughly 60% […]

Byron Donalds Emerges As Early Front-Runner in Florida GOP Governor Primary

Republican Congressman Byron Donalds is leading the early field in the race to become Florida’s next governor, according to a new poll released by Emerson College Polling. The survey shows Donalds with 46 percent support among likely Republican primary voters, placing him well ahead of other declared and potential candidates. His nearest competitors — Lieutenant […]

Swalwell Exit Shifts California Governor Race

The abrupt exit of former Rep. Eric Swalwell from California’s governor’s race is reshaping the contest — but not in the way Democrats had hoped. According to a new Emerson College poll, Republicans have retained their advantage atop the newly unsettled field. Swalwell, once the leading Democratic contender, suspended his campaign amid multiple sexual misconduct […]

Trump Admin Revamps Steel, Aluminum, Copper Tariffs; Imposes 100% Duties On Patented Drugs

Via Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden The Trump administration on Thursday announced a pair of tariff actions under national security authority, maintaining core 50% duties on many imported steel, aluminum, and copper products while overhauling the rules to exempt goods containing negligible amounts of those metals and imposing 100% tariffs on imported patented pharmaceuticals that […]

3 People Under Arrest In $1M California Lego Heist, Police Say

Three people are under arrest Wednesday after allegedly stealing two truck trailers in California that contained pricey Lego products.   By Olivia Cohen for BorderReport Jose Lopez, 37, of San Bernardino, Ruben Lopez Flores, 25, of Los Angeles and Freddy Hernandez Polinar, (35) of Chino were taken into custody after deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at the Mojave Substation […]

Iran Blockade: 13 Ships And Counting

Since the United States began to blockade Iran’s ports on Tuesday, 13 ships have heeded warnings from U.S. warships to turn back, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Thursday. The U.S. has turned back 13 ships in its blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says: SecDef Hegseth disputes Tehran’s claims to have closed […]

Widow And Son Of Late Chicago Politician Found Shot Dead In Home

A prominent Chicago family is at the center of a double homicide investigation after the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer were found shot to death Tuesday inside a West Side home. Chicago police responded to a residence in the North Lawndale neighborhood just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, where officers discovered […]

Alec Baldwin To Face Civil Trial Over ‘Rust’ Shooting

LOS ANGELES — A judge has ruled that actor Alec Baldwin will face a civil trial over the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust,” allowing a lawsuit alleging negligence to move forward. The case was brought by Serge Svetnoy, a gaffer who was present during the incident and says he suffered […]