Commonwealth Court headquarters in Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 7, 2023.

Democrats Win Pennsylvania’s Statewide Judicial Races

In purple Pennsylvania, Democrats mobilized their voters better and swept all statewide judicial races in this off-year election.

Tennessee Legislature Weighs Rejecting $1.8 Billion in Federal Education Funding

Top Republicans in Tennessee legislature are meeting to discuss the possibility of turning down federal education assistance for K-12 schools in their state.

Judge Overturns Primary Election, Calling Evidence of Fraud ‘Shocking’

Democrat primary for Bridgeport's mayor included thousands of absentee ballots. John Gomes, a candidate, presented evidence indicating ballots were cast fraudulently.
Some pro-Palestinian protesters in Portland

Weapons Are Drawn at ‘Free Palestine’ Rally in Oregon

Pro-Palestine march in Eugene turns violent while a Portland protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation urges an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
The building project 555 Fulton Street in San Francisco

Property Developer Z&L Properties Fined $1 Million

Judge ordered Chinese real estate tycoon Li Zhang, developer of Z&L Properties, to pay a $1 million fine for bribing former director of San Francisco Public Works.
Solar Projects Michigan

Committee passes legislation to let state seize control of local energy siting

House Committee passed legislation taking away local control for wind, solar and energy storage projects and transfer it to Michigan Public Service Commission. 
Protesters wave Palestinian flags in support of Palestinians and socialism in Los Angeles on Oct. 12, 2023.

Pro-Hamas Groups Push Critical Race Theory, Socialism in US

Protesters in Los Angeles rallied in solidarity with Palestinians and condemned "colonial oppression," calling for a socialist revolution.
Fani Willis For Fulton County District Attorney

Exclusive: Georgia Senate GOP Caucus Ousts Senator for Trying to Remove Fani Willis from Office

GA Senate GOP caucus voted to remove Sen. Colton Moore from caucus for taking steps to defund, investigate, and possibly impeach Fulton County DA Fani Willis.

Arizona’s GOP Treasurer Says Won’t Appoint New Agency Heads as She Steps in as...

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has vowed not to appoint 13 nominees as state agency directors while temporarily serving as acting governor of the state.

Articles of Impeachment Filed Against Embattled Wisconsin Election Chief Meagan Wolfe

Wisconsin's chief electoral officer is the target of an impeachment resolution filed by five members of the State Assembly, who are alleging maladministration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at The Gathering

DeSantis Suspends School Choice at 4 Florida Schools With CCP Ties

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state's Department of Education to suspend availability of school choice scholarships to 4 schools with CCP ties.

Fed-Up New York Governor Tells Illegal Immigrants to ‘Go Somewhere Else’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that shelters in New York City are full amid the relentless influx of illegal immigrants and they should 'go somewhere else.'