Former Representative Katie Porter created a notable moment at the 2026 California Democratic Party Convention, holding up a whiteboard with an anti-Trump message before the crowd. The gubernatorial candidate is facing declining support amid a fiercely competitive race.
Kurtis McVae, 36, was indicted in Manhattan Criminal Court after snatching a cane and knocking down an 88-year-old woman in Union Square. The suspect is a registered sex offender from Wisconsin, currently violating parole, and has six prior arrests in New York.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing backlash after inaugurating a $239 million rehabilitation center inside San Quentin State Prison. The Nordic-style facility features a cafe, podcast studio, and Bay views, drawing criticism from Republicans who argue the funds should be allocated to criminal law enforcement.
Despite the Supreme Court's 6-3 rejection of the Trump administration's legal basis for imposing tariffs, US consumers are unlikely to be reimbursed. Large businesses are suing for an estimated $200 billion, but there's no clear mechanism for the funds to reach the public.
JPMorgan Chase confirmed for the first time in court filings that it closed the bank accounts of President Trump and related businesses in February 2021, following the incident at the Capitol. The $5 billion lawsuit is becoming a focal point in the debate over "debanking" in the U.S.
Comedian Bill Maher openly criticized pop stars Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan on his show Real Time, stating they lack understanding of Western values by consistently attacking ICE.
