Author: Barnini Chakraborty

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election on July 21, 2024, sending shock waves through a race already upended by the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in, only to be beaten by Trump. As Democrats try to recover, Biden, suffering from cancer, aims to protect what remains of…

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), considered an early contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, is working to distance himself from a federal lawsuit over allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.  The legal battle puts Newsom in the politically delicate position of balancing his defense of California’s policies with remarks he made during a podcast…

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) will start his two-day tour of rural South Carolina on Tuesday, making stops in some of the state’s reddest counties that have been economically and environmentally devastated over the years.  South Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Christale Spain said that Newsom’s visit to the Pee Dee, Midlands, and Upstate regions was rooted in…

After President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in imposing his “Liberation Day” tariffs, trade adviser Peter Navarro touted the possibility of “90 deals in 90 days.” In truth, it hasn’t been that easy, and the deadline is up on July 9. This Washington Examiner series, 90 Deals in 90 Days, will look at how…

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced the indictment of seven people believed to be behind the largest jewel heist in U.S. history. Officials charged seven men with the theft of 24 bags containing $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, gems, luxury watches, and other items from a Brink’s armored truck driving through California on July 11, 2022. Ranging in…

Homeless people in San Jose, California, who are offered shelter three times and refuse could now be arrested for trespassing. The San Jose City Council voted 9-2 on Tuesday in favor of a policy change it believes will encourage people who are living on the streets, in broken trailers, and in ripped-up tents to come…

While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results. Frustrated by years of progressive policies, voters elected Mayor Matt Mahan, who campaigned on a platform of reform. Since taking office, he has streamlined regulatory processes, strengthened law enforcement, and…

While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results. Frustrated by years of progressive policies, voters elected Mayor Matt Mahan, who campaigned on a platform of reform. Since taking office, he has streamlined regulatory processes, strengthened law enforcement, and…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was targeted by Democrats on Wednesday for her “photo ops and costume changes,” handling of deportations, and views on due process and habeas corpus. Noem was testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee about her department’s fiscal 2026 budget, but talk quickly turned to immigration with fiery back-and-forths with Democrats.  Ranking member…

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Monday called on hundreds of California cities and municipalities to ban homeless encampments on sidewalks, bike paths, and other public property, increasing pressure on local governments to follow the state‘s lead. His office released a model for a local ordinance that municipalities can adopt to make encampments illegal and clear existing ones. The template would…