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Peak California: USC Backs Out Of Gov Debate Over Lack Of Diversity
The University of Southern California canceled a high-profile gubernatorial primary debate just hours before it was set to take place following backlash over the event’s Read More
Dem governor’s race in turmoil as USC cancels debate after candidates moaned it was ‘racist’
Democrat candidates for California governor are irate over a last-minute decision to ax a scheduled debate — over claims of racism. University of Southern California Read More
Ignored ICE detainers ‘put lives at risk,’ DHS says, targeting Newsom, Pritzker, Healey
As congressional Democrats continue to vote to defund DHS, the agency is calling out the “dangerous derangement” of sanctuary state leaders “putting American lives at risk.”
Trump delays Xi meeting as Iran conflict lets US strong-arm China’s oil supply
The Iran conflict is disrupting oil flows China relies on as Trump delays a planned Xi meeting, raising new questions about leverage and the broader U.S.–China relationship.
Supreme Court reverses lower court on qualified immunity for Vermont police sergeant who arrested protester
A Vermont police sergeant who used a wristlock to remove a protester from a 2015 sit-in is entitled to qualified immunity, the Supreme Court ruled.
Trump administration urges judge to dissolve injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s deportation to Liberia
The DOJ urged a judge to dissolve an injunction blocking Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s re-detention, claiming the court’s own order is the sole impediment to his deportation to Liberia.
Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban
Senate Republicans’ floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day as the strategy aims to shift blame to Democrats for the bill’s expected failure.
GOP senator’s gambit exposes false Dem claims about supporting voter ID
Sen. Jon Husted’s standalone voter ID bill was blocked by Sen. Jeff Merkley via unanimous consent amid the Senate’s battle over the SAVE America Act.
DHS shutdown blows past one-month mark as Dems push to carve out ICE from any new funding deal
Democrats in Congress say they will fund DHS but not ICE as the partial government shutdown tops one month, while Republicans call their stance unsustainable.