Abigail Spanberger – California Globe

Trump Unleashes On ‘Crazy’ Dems in SOTU Smackdown

February 25, 2026 10:30 amFebruary 25, 2026 1:37 pm

President Donald J. Trump turned the House chamber into his personal coliseum Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in American history — a blistering 1 hour and 48 minutes of victory laps and zero mercy for...

Senator Gallego Draws Online Backlash After Announcing State of the Union Boycott

February 23, 2026 12:10 pmFebruary 23, 2026 12:45 pm

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced Friday that he will not attend the upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday, opting instead to deliver a video message explaining his protest — a move that quickly generated substantial online backlash....

Central Figure in Varsity Blues College Scandal Is Prolific Political Donor

March 14, 2019 5:56 amMarch 18, 2019 7:59 am

William McGlashan, a central figure in the “Varsity Blues” scandal in which wealthy parents bribed coaches and test proctors to aid their children in getting into elite universities, was a prolific donor to Democratic and California political causes. McGlashan, the...