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Come One, Cabal: How America Turned Affordable Housing into a Self-Protecting Industry

January 12, 2026 3:00 amJanuary 12, 2026 3:01 am

Good Intentions, Terrible Results American housing policy has become a blend of politics and profit, over people. In America’s most prosperous cities, taxpayers now routinely spend close to, and in some cases more than a million dollars to produce a...

Chaos Erupts in Westwood: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Anti-Iran Regime Protest Crowd, Sparking Outrage and Investigation

January 11, 2026 9:52 pmJanuary 11, 2026 9:59 pm

A peaceful demonstration in support of anti-Islamic regime protesters in Iran turned chaotic on Sunday afternoon when a U-Haul box truck allegedly plowed into a crowd of marchers in Westwood, near the Wilshire Federal Building. The incident, which occurred on...

Arizona Senators Introduce Bill to Repeal Statutory Recognition of Arizona Rangers

January 10, 2026 11:25 amJanuary 10, 2026 11:25 am

Two Arizona state senators have introduced legislation that would repeal statutory recognition of the Arizona Rangers, a volunteer organization that assists law enforcement agencies across the state. The bill, filed as Senate Bill 1071, sponsored by Senators Mark Finchem (R-LD1)...

SMUD CEO Announces ‘Retirement’ Following Globe Exposé on $1M Salary

January 9, 2026 2:11 pmJanuary 9, 2026 2:11 pm

The CEO and General Manager of SMUD announced he is resigning/retiring. He says his family has sacrificed a lot, and they “love to travel.” This week the Globe reported Sacramento Municipal Utility District CEO and General Manager Paul Lau is...

Trump Launches National Fraud Enforcement Division as Newsom’s California Drowns in Billions of Waste and Mismanagement

January 9, 2026 9:36 amJanuary 11, 2026 9:54 pm

President Donald J. Trump took decisive action on Thursday announcing the creation of a new Department of Justice (DOJ) division dedicated to combating fraud nationwide. This National Fraud Enforcement Division, led by a dedicated Assistant Attorney General, will spearhead investigations,...

Darrell Issa Is Hollywood’s Worst Enemy, Stands Firm Against Netflix-Warner Merger

January 8, 2026 4:34 pmJanuary 8, 2026 4:34 pm

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, has drawn a clear line in the sand. During a Wednesday hearing, Issa forcefully rejected the notion that Washington should rubber-stamp yet another...

On The Passing of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, A Rare Conservative Champion from California

January 8, 2026 12:15 pmJanuary 8, 2026 1:04 pm

Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s sudden death this week shocked people in Washington and throughout California, especially in the rural North State he served for over ten years. At 65, he was still fully involved in his work, so his passing felt...