Politics
Republicans are split on Flock’s AI-powered surveillance. Here’s who’s on each side
High-profile Republicans are cautioning against the use of automated license plate readers and surveillance systems such as Flock Safety, opening investigations and urging legislative guardrails. Sen. Josh Hawley, chairman...
Seattle residents petition to recall socialist Mayor Katie Wilson over crime woes
Seattle’s socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, faces a recall challenge over her handling of public safety, as her approval rating tumbles. City residents Melinda Jacobson and Dale Osterud filed the...
‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens northern neighbor with more tariffs on cars, trucks
President Trump on Monday escalated his trade war with Canada, threatening to impose a steep 50% tariff on all Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel. The new tariffs...
Log Cabin Republicans drop transgender advocacy
The Log Cabin Republicans, the nation’s largest group representing gay conservatives, have stopped supporting transgender people, dropping the T from what they called their “LGBT advocacy organization.” Its president,...
Protester ejected from Trump rally was wearing ‘Kill Your Local Pedophile’ shirt
A pair of protesters were ejected from President Trump’s rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, including one wearing a T-shirt proclaiming “Kill Your Local Pedophile.” The protesters were also...
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmaker Aisha Wahab secured victory Thursday in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January....
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by...
Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Moskowitz fend off rivals in Florida Democratic primaries
In Florida’s Tuesday night primaries, Democratic congressional incumbents secured wins despite a redrawn map, though scandal-plagued Republican Rep. Cory Mills was not so fortunate. Longtime Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman...
