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Democrats Hold Shadow Hearings to ‘Defend Democracy’ Against SAVE Act

April 7, 2026 3:04 pmApril 7, 2026 3:10 pm

Ranking Member Joseph Morelle (D-NY) of the House Administration Committee, joined by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Democrats, will hold unofficial “shadow hearings” this week in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The events—set for Tuesday in LA and...

Sanctuary Policies Must Be Challenged By All Means

April 7, 2026 2:20 pmApril 7, 2026 2:20 pm

The concept of Sanctuary City and Sanctuary State, which maliciously limit a jurisdiction’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, represents a profound betrayal of civil society’s foundational principles: uniform rule of law, public safety, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. These...

Operation Not Forgotten Expands Federal Support for Tribal Investigations as Arizona Communities Address Violent Crime

April 7, 2026 2:11 pmApril 7, 2026 2:11 pm

Federal officials are expanding investigative and victim support resources in Arizona and across the country through Operation Not Forgotten 2026, an initiative focused on unresolved violent crime in tribal communities. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that additional personnel...

Insurance Companies Aren’t Fleeing California – They’re Being Driven Out by a State That Refuses to Do Its Job

April 7, 2026 1:21 pmApril 7, 2026 1:21 pm

California is the world’s fourth-largest economy, a magnet for every industry that values growth, innovation, and customers. Insurance companies are no exception. They are sophisticated financial powerhouses staffed with armies of lawyers, accountants, and actuaries who know how to price...

60 Minutes Catches Up to Years of Warnings on the High-Speed Rail Boondoggle

April 7, 2026 1:03 pmApril 7, 2026 5:47 pm

While 60 Minutes this week shocked some national viewers by revealing that California’s high-speed rail project could now cost $126 billion to link Los Angeles and San Francisco — more than triple the $33 billion voters approved in 2008 —...

#MeToo Part Deux? Dem Activists Accuse Rep Eric Swalwell of Sexual Harassment

April 6, 2026 5:44 pmApril 6, 2026 5:44 pm

Today, the Globe reports that California Democrat congressman and gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell has been making payments from his campaign to his wife, Brittany Swalwell, for “childcare” of their own children according to newly highlighted Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings....

Eric Swalwell’s Campaign Pays Wife for ‘Childcare’ as FEC Filings Reveal Questionable Personal Expenses

April 6, 2026 12:19 pmApril 7, 2026 11:34 am

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) is once again facing scrutiny over his use of campaign funds—this time for payments made directly to his wife, Brittany Swalwell, for “childcare,” according to newly highlighted Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings....