In California, it apparently pays to pay the governor.  After contributing to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), wealthy donors secured multi-million dollar state contracts, massive tax credits, favorable executive actions, and appointments to prestigious university posts, a Washington Examiner review of public records has found. Since Newsom took office in 2019, state records show that the […]

Florida Democrat Jennifer Jenkins entered the 2026 Senate race on Wednesday, setting up a challenge to Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) in a state where Democrats have struggled to find their footing. Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing […]

TAIPEI — As world leaders line up to negotiate trade policy face-to-face with President Donald Trump, Taiwanese officials are keenly aware they cannot enjoy such privileges. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, was among the key U.S. allies slapped with 20% “reciprocal tariffs” last month as Trump seeks to rebalance the country’s trade […]

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu won the Boston nonpartisan mayoral primary with majority support, advancing to face New England Patriots heir Josh Kraft in the general election. Wu pulled in more than 60% of the vote, while Kraft had around 29% support when the race was called for the pair. Robert Capucci and Domingos DaRosa had […]