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FOIA Documents Reveal University of Arizona Coordinated $50,000 Jeffrey Epstein Donation, Contradicting Prior Claims

February 6, 2026 2:33 pmFebruary 9, 2026 12:55 pm

Newly released emails obtained through public records requests show that the University of Arizona directly coordinated a $50,000 donation from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including offers to book him a hotel in Tucson and assistance in rerouting the funds...

New Fraud Uncovered in California: $8.6 billion COVID-era Relief

February 6, 2026 7:35 amFebruary 6, 2026 8:07 am

Earlier this week, the White House announced plans for a new anti-fraud task force targeting welfare abuse in California and other states, and assigned Vice President J.D. Vance, Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Attorney General Pam...

First Lady Melania Trump’s Documentary Pulled from Showings in South Africa

February 5, 2026 3:00 pmFebruary 5, 2026 11:42 pm

The feature length documentary Melania has been pulled from the entire country of South Africa. The film, which looks into the life of the First Lady during the 20 days leading up to the second inauguration of her husband President...

Senator Ruben Gallego Introduces Bill to Hike Federal Minimum Wage to $20 by 2029

February 5, 2026 1:13 pmFebruary 5, 2026 1:18 pm

Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego announced Thursday that he has introduced legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029, framing it as a necessary step to ensure “no one who works full time in this...

VP JD Vance to Lead Anti-Fraud Task Force in Newsom’s California

February 4, 2026 8:07 pmFebruary 4, 2026 8:07 pm

The White House has announced it is finalizing plans for a new anti-fraud task force targeting welfare abuse in California and other states, and assigned Vice President J.D. Vance, Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Attorney General...

UNR Women’s Volleyball Team Alleges ‘Emotional Blackmail’ and Intimidation Over Match Against Trans Athlete

February 4, 2026 2:12 pmFebruary 4, 2026 2:13 pm

The University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) is facing mounting backlash after members of its women’s volleyball team accused school officials of bullying, gaslighting, and threatening legal repercussions if they refused to compete against a transgender athlete from San Jose State University...

California Rifle & Pistol Association Clarifies Law-Abiding Citizens Who Legally Carry to Protect Themselves are Not the Problem

February 4, 2026 1:21 pmFebruary 4, 2026 4:49 pm

The California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) has long championed the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, including the right to carry in public for self-defense. Our advocacy has helped secure victories ensuring that all states...