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New Jersey’s acting governor seizes leadership opportunity by signing bill that benefits himself

Democratic New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari, acting governor of the state while a large part of its executive branch has gone to the Democratic National Convention, signed a bill raising the price cap on attorney fees in workers compensation cases from 20% to 25%. Scutari is a personal injury attorney who also covers workers compensation cases, […]

A convention for the ‘cat ladies’: Democrats woo single women at DNC

CHICAGO — Democrats are working to energize a key demographic at their national convention: the women Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) mocked as “childless cat ladies” before becoming former President Donald Trump’s running mate. The Democratic National Convention has elevated female leaders of the party, from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to former first lady […]

Las Vegas politician accused of killing investigative reporter takes the stand in his own defense

A former Las Vegas-area Democratic politician took the witness stand as he faces charges for stabbing an investigative reporter to death in 2022.  Robert Telles lost his job as Clark County’s administrator of unclaimed estates in May 2022 after losing his Democratic primary. His defeat came after Jeff German wrote several articles critical of him […]

Crime victim families endorse Trump at border: ‘He needs to be in office’

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday alongside the families of two women who were allegedly raped and murdered by illegal immigrants. “We’re honored to really be with these incredible people and in particular with some grieving families. And this is a group of people that I’ve gotten to know,” […]

Fluoride in water linked to lower IQ in children: Government report

Water with twice the recommended limit of fluoride has been linked to lower IQs in children, according to a Department of Health and Human Services report. The Wednesday report, from HHS’s National Toxicology Program, acknowledges the potential neurological risk of high levels of fluoride exposure “with moderate confidence,” the second-highest level of confidence used by […]

A tale of two San Franciscos: Harris’s big night puts city’s problems in spotlight

When Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage to accept the Democratic nomination Thursday night, she is expected to give a nod to San Francisco, a place where she built her political career as district attorney in the early 2000s.  Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and San Francisco Mayor London Breed sang its praises at the Democratic National […]

Harris radio silent on $5 trillion in tax hikes she reportedly backs

Vice President Kamala Harris has not spoken publicly about her reported embrace of President Joe Biden’s $5 trillion tax plan, which includes the controversial measure of taxing the unrealized capital gains of the nation’s wealthiest. With no fanfare or announcement, the Harris campaign signaled that she supports the proposed tax increases that were part of […]

WATCH LIVE: Harris, Whitmer, and Gallego headline final day of DNC

On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage to accept the presidential nomination. In what is sure to be one the most important addresses she’s yet to give, the Harris campaign says her speech will share her personal story, contrast her differences with former President Donald Trump, […]

Manhunt launched after Arizona man threatened to kill Trump: Police

Authorities have launched a manhunt for a 66-year-old Arizona man who they say threatened to kill former President Donald Trump. Trump is in Cochise County on Thursday, and the Secret Service is aware of the search. The suspect, Ronald Lee Syrvud, has outstanding warrants from the state of Wisconsin for DUI, failure to appear for […]

DNC doubles as audition for possible Harris administration

CHICAGO — It may be measuring the drapes, but speculation over the makeup of a possible Harris administration has already begun as Democrats nominate Vice President Kamala Harris at their Chicago convention. Although Democrats with presidential aspirations of their own deflected, other party officials appeared open to being appointed to senior posts if Harris defeats […]
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