The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in a pair of cases that could overturn the use of racial preferences in college admissions, focusing on challenges to affirmative action policies at Harvard University and the University of North C…
Author: Joel B. Pollak
Gavin Newsom Builds Massive Digital Operation While Denying 2024 Run
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has built a massive digital operation, including large databases of donors and supporters, despite denying that he has presidential ambitions in 2024.
Democrat Christy Smith: Republican Opponent Shares Blame for Paul Pelosi Attack
Democrat Christy Smith, who is challenging incumbent Republican Mike Garcia in California’s 27th congressional district, said he shares the blame for Friday’s attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), in San Francisco.
Blue State Blues: The Other November Election, Netanyahu’s Comeback Bid
Netanyahu is trying to mount a populist comeback after being targeted by Israel’s own “Deep State”; his success or failure could offer lessons for Trump in the U.S.
Los Angeles City Council Votes to Censure 3 Democrats over Racist Conversation
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to censure three members who were caught on tape in a racist conversation last fall about redrawing the council’s districts.
Conservative Super PAC Expands Map: Targets Dick Blumenthal in Connecticut
A conservative super PAC that anticipated the “red wave” surge in Republican support this fall has added Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to its target list as the two-term incumbent faces a strong challenge from Trump-backed Republican challenger Leora …
‘We Need Change’: Left-wing Icon Cenk Uygur Backs Caruso over Bass for L.A. Mayor
Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, a left-wing media network, came out Wednesday in favor of billionaire businessman Rick Caruso (D) over establishment favorite Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) in the race for mayor of Los Angeles, stunning local observers.
Report: Half of Pennsylvania Vote-by-Mail Ballots Cast Before Fetterman’s Disastrous Debate
Half of all vote-by-mail ballots in Pennsylvania had already been cast before Tuesday night’s U.S. Senate debate, which was judged a disaster — even by Democrats — after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D), recovering from a stroke, struggled to form coheren…
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Halloween Conspiracy ‘Theory’ After Fentanyl Seized in Candy at LAX
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel mocked Republicans on Tuesday for a conspiracy “theory” about fentanyl being smuggled in children’s Halloween candy — several days after officials at LAX seized 12,000 fentanyl pills that were disguised as popular candy.
White House Blames Democrat-controlled Congress for PPE, Testing Shortages
The White House blamed the Democrat-controlled Congress on Tuesday for shortages of COVID-19 testing and personal protective equipment (PPE) ahead of an anticipated surge in coronavirus cases this winter.