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Texas Democrat who kept competitive seat outlines path to reclaiming wins for party

Texas Democratic state House Rep. Mihaela Plesa, who handily won reelection in a traditionally Republican stronghold, gave the Democratic Party advice on how to rebound from bruising losses during the 2024 election cycle.  Warning that her party has become distracted by culture war issues, mired in echo chambers, and overly focused on positive vibes over political […]

ATF chief resigns, cheering Second Amendment advocates

Groups advocating the Second Amendment said that they are more hopeful that President-elect Donald Trump will shift the ATF to more pro-gun policies now that the agency’s chief has announced plans to step down two days before Inauguration Day. In a note to Secrets, the spokeswoman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives […]

Election audit shows Ohio nearly perfect in November

(The Center Square) – Ohio’s 2024 election was nearly perfect, according to Secretary of State Frank LaRose. A post-election audit showed a 99.99% accuracy rate, and all 88 counties reported a 100% accuracy rate specifically for the presidential election. “Ohioans deserve to know that their elections are transparent, accessible, and accountable,” LaRose said. “As 2024 comes […]

WA Supreme Court to hear high-capacity magazine ban case later this month

(The Center Square) – Both sides are gearing up for the next round in court in the fight over Washington state’s law prohibiting the sale, attempted sale, manufacture and distribution of high-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The case of the State of Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns Inc. will be heard by the Washington […]

Federal court partially blocks California law requiring social media age verification

(The Center Square) – A federal court partially blocked a California law restricting social media access for minors, blocking its ban on social media notifications for minors during certain hours and ruling that personalized feeds that are built from users’ actions are not protected editorial content under the First Amendment.  The court also ruled that the question […]

San Francisco starts ban on cash welfare for drug addicts who refuse treatment

(The Center Square) – San Francisco started its ban on county-funded cash assistance for individuals with substance abuse disorders who refuse to engage in treatment. Measure F, approved by voters in March 2024, applies to the $714 per month payments to housed low-income adults, and $109 per month to homeless individuals who have been in San Francisco […]

Eight take oaths, two more at Inauguration Ball on Jan. 11

(The Center Square) – In addition to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein pledging his oath on the first day of the new year, so too did six other members of the Council of State. A seventh was Thursday. Leading the rest were Democratic Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt using the Bible of her father, the record-setting two-time […]

Colorado AG announces run for governor

(The Center Square) – Attorney General Phil Weiser announced on Thursday he’s running for Colorado governor in the 2026 election. The Denver Democrat, who has served as the state’s attorney general since 2019, is the first major name to declare for the 2026 gubernatorial election. “As your Attorney General, I’ve shown up in every county, […]

Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel

President Joe Biden blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel on Friday morning. Biden announced in a statement he had made the decision due to “credible evidence” that the purchase could threaten national security. The president’s decision comes after the Japanese corporation had offered to acquire the company for $14.9 billion. CLICK HERE TO READ […]

Fox News dominated ratings in 2024

Fox News regularly receives criticism from rival networks and left-wing pundits. However, the negative commentary seems to have had little, if any, impact on the network’s ratings, as Fox News Channel dominated in 2024, breaking numerous ratings records during the year.  The network finished 2024 with the largest share of the cable news audience in […]
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