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Nevada Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop’s Corporate-Sponsored Hawaii Junket Adds to Pattern of Ethical Concerns

February 12, 2026 10:25 amFebruary 12, 2026 10:25 am

Nevada State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop (D-Las Vegas), already no stranger to scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, has drawn fresh criticism for accepting a corporate-backed trip to Hawaii in 2025—ironically billed as “education on SNAP”—while representing a district where...

Another COVID Case, Another Warning: California Courts Are Backing Power Over Law

February 12, 2026 7:23 amFebruary 12, 2026 7:23 am

California courts are still refusing to reckon with the excesses of the COVID era. A newly decided appellate case involving school masking is the latest red flag: when government overreaches during a declared emergency, Californians should not expect the judiciary...

Ringside: Large Scale Desalination Belongs in California’s Water Strategy

February 12, 2026 4:30 amFebruary 12, 2026 4:31 am

In debates over water policy in California, a common argument is that if only we managed the systems we’ve already got, there would be plenty of water for everyone. Agricultural and urban use would not have to be rationed, taxpayers...

Sen. Niello’s SB 84 Would Help Repair California’s Judicial Hellhole Status

February 11, 2026 5:07 pmFebruary 11, 2026 5:07 pm

There have been numerous legislative attempts in the California Legislature over the years to stop lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits and shakedown businesses for not having “adequate” Americans With Disabilities Act handicapped accessibility, or who have access issues deemed “not...

Bondi Obliterates Ted Lieu Live on Camera – Exposes 4,500+ Criminal Illegals California Refuses to Deport

February 11, 2026 2:43 pmFebruary 11, 2026 2:46 pm

In a blistering House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Justice on Wednesday, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) launched a desperate attack on Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of lying under oath about President Donald Trump’s alleged ties...

New January Jobs Report Blew Away Expectations

February 11, 2026 12:15 pmFebruary 11, 2026 12:19 pm

The Trump economy is smashing expectations. The new jobs report shows private sector hiring is up and federal employment is now lower than at any time since 1966. The January jobs report blew away expectations. Even CNBC reported “U.S. payrolls...

Los Angeles Mayor Bass Escalates Sanctuary Standoff with New Ban on ICE Staging on City Property

February 11, 2026 10:51 amFebruary 11, 2026 10:51 am

Amid escalating tensions between local sanctuary policies and federal immigration enforcement, Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive directive on Tuesday prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using city-owned property for staging operations. The order also mandates increased LAPD...