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Assemblyman DeMaio Accuses Gov Newsom of Treason Over Davos Remarks Urging Global Leaders to ‘Fight’ US Policies

January 22, 2026 3:03 pmJanuary 22, 2026 3:03 pm

In a scathing video commentary released today, California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego), Chairman of Reform California, accused Governor Gavin Newsom of committing treason during his recent trip to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. “Gavin Newsom...

Secretary Bessent Slams Governor Newsom as ‘Patrick Bateman Meets Sparkle Beach Ken’ in Davos Smackdown

January 21, 2026 5:32 pmJanuary 22, 2026 11:56 am

In Davos at the 2026 World Economic Forum, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took direct aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom, mocking his economic leadership and labeling him “Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken” – a reference to the superficial,...

Las Vegas Strip Takes a Hit: Visitor Numbers Down, But Off-Strip Casinos Thrive

January 21, 2026 12:24 pmJanuary 22, 2026 2:14 am

Sin City is feeling the pinch. Las Vegas tourism continues its slide, with visitor arrivals dropping noticeably in 2025 amid economic pressures, policy hurdles, and shifting traveler preferences. According to the latest data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

AG Aaron Ford Unveils ‘Affordable Nevada’ Housing Plan Amid Gubernatorial Campaign

January 20, 2026 2:41 pmJanuary 20, 2026 2:41 pm

As Nevada grapples with soaring housing costs that have left renters and aspiring homeowners struggling, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current Attorney General Aaron Ford has released his “Affordable Nevada” plan, aiming to tackle the crisis through renter protections, development incentives,...

Nevada Launches First-Ever Public Corruption Strike Force to Root Out Government Graft

January 20, 2026 11:13 amJanuary 20, 2026 11:13 am

In a decisive step to combat longstanding issues of integrity in public office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has announced the creation of the state’s first Public Corruption Strike Force. Unveiled on January 14, this dedicated...

Arizona Anti-ICE Protests Intensify as Maricopa Sheriff Vows to Protect ICE, Enforce Law

January 20, 2026 8:52 amJanuary 20, 2026 10:10 am

Low-level but recurring protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have begun appearing across the Phoenix metropolitan area, as Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan publicly reaffirmed that his office is cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Demonstrations have been reported...

Federal Audits Demand California Repay Over $1 Billion in Misused Medicaid Funds for Illegal Aliens

January 19, 2026 2:03 pmJanuary 20, 2026 10:57 am

In a major escalation of federal oversight, audits by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Trump administration have determined that California must repay more than $1 billion in improperly claimed federal Medicaid funds tied to healthcare...