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SACRAMENTO — When the top Democratic candidates for governor took the stage at a labor forum last week, the digs at Gov. Gavin Newsom were subtle. The message, however, was clear. Newsom’s home stretch as California governor may be a bumpy ride.Newsom hopes to end his time as governor in an air of accomplishment and acclaim, which would elevate his political legacy and prospects in a potential presidential run. But the Democrats running to replace him have a much different agenda.“Lots of voters think things are not going well in California right now. So if you’re running for governor, you...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the shocking announcement that he was suffering from stage 4 prostate cancer, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted that Joe Biden was 100% cancer-free. Jean-Pierre assured the American people that the cancer-riddled former president had received a clean bill of health and that, despite Biden suffering from metastatic cancer, it in no way meant that he was suffering from metastatic cancer. "He is as fit, healthy, and free of cancer as I've ever seen him," she told reporters. "I know there are a lot of reports going around today about President Biden's health, but...

In a quietly explosive segment on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, medical ethicist and former Obama health advisor Dr. Zeke Emanuel strongly implied that Joe Biden’s prostate cancer likely developed years ago — well before the public was informed — and that the White House would almost certainly have known. ... Joe Scarborough pressed Emanuel about the timeline of Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer, which was recently disclosed after reportedly metastasizing to his bones. “You believe it is likely, if this prostate cancer has spread to the bone, that he could have had it for up to a decade,” Scarborough said. “But certainly...

Administration officials and members of billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service — aided by local and federal law enforcement agencies — seized the institute’s privately owned headquarters in March and summarily removed its leaders.“The President’s efforts here to take over an organization outside of those bounds, contrary to statute established by Congress and by acts of force and threat using local and federal law enforcement officers, represented a gross usurpation of power and a way of conducting government affairs that unnecessarily traumatized the committed leadership and employees of USIP, who deserved better,” Howell wrote in her 102-page opinion.The judge said...

Latonya Pottain has passed away. Known for appearing on Season 11 of “My 600-lb Life,” Pottain died on Saturday at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, The Post can confirm. She was 40 years old. A representative for the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office told The Post that no autopsy was performed, but a preliminary cause of death revealed Pottain died of congestive heart failure. Since Pottain died of natural causes, there was no need for an autopsy. We were told that her body has been released to a funeral home of her family’s choosing, per the coroner. Pottain passed...

The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.When the Trump administration declared two weeks ago that it would largely disregard the economic cost of climate change as it sets policies and regulations, it was just the latest step in a multipronged effort to erase global warming from the American agenda.But President Trump is doing more than just turning a blind eye to the fact that the planet is growing hotter. He is weakening the country’s capacity to understand global warming and to prepare for its...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, but early detection can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes and quality of life. When caught in its early stages, prostate cancer is highly treatable, and patients have a wider range of options available to them. This is why regular screening and early detection are crucial for men's health. Here are some important benefits of early prostate cancer detection: More treatment options When prostate cancer is detected early, patients may be eligible for less invasive treatments, such as active surveillance, focal therapy, or minimally invasive surgery. Early-stage prostate...

HBO’s cheap rent-a-clown John Oliver — whose delivery is about as funny as a tax audit — made one of the dumbest attempts to excuse a George Soros-controlled radio station unmasking undercover ICE agents conducting operations in gang-infested San Jose, California. Oliver based his reporting on alerts from the leftist Rapid Response Network, a community-based group which fights against deportation initiatives. After replaying the clip of Burkhart’s asinine report, Oliver squawked: “But, crucially: That report's also pretty basic. I.C.E. was in the community, community groups and government officials were talking about it, and local news covered it.” Oliver even jested...

SummaryHouse Republicans divided over spending cuts and tax breaks Hardline conservatives demand deep Medicaid cuts, repeal of green tax credits Bill could add $3 trillion to $5 trillion to national debt over next decade WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives will try to nudge President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill toward passage this week, despite a running battle over spending cuts and tax breaks that threatens to shatter their fragile majority. They pushed ahead even after Moody's stripped the U.S. federal government of its top-tier credit rating, saying that multiple administrations and Congress...

Former President Joe Biden spoke publicly about his cancer diagnosis, posting an image of himself with wife Jill Biden, thanking Americans for their “love and support.” “Cancer touches us all,” Biden wrote in a social media post. “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.” Biden’s personal office publicly confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday, noting that it came after the discovery of a “prostate nodule” and an increase in what they described as “increasing urinary symptoms.” “Last week, President Joe...

Guardians of the Swamp v. President Trump. President Trump has one great “shortcoming”… he is not Washington DeeCee centric. Far from it, he’s a true outsider. Unlike the majority of DeeCee Swampers even (alleged) Conservatives. Anyone who has been in the DeeCee Swamp, Dem, GOP, Federal courts, lobbyists and bureaucracy for any length of time quickly succumb to WashintonDeeCeeism. Their fortunes, their lifestyle their egos all are seduced by the power, money and prestige that DeeCeeCentric provides. It is the most important "policy" they pursue! All know if Democrats wrestle power in 2026, in Congress He'll be impeached again. Will...

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.K., France and Canada on Monday threatened “concrete actions” against Israel, including sanctions, for its activities in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, calling on Israel to stop “egregious” new military actions in Gaza and immediately allow in humanitarian aid.The sharply worded statement came shortly after Israel and the United Nations said the first few trucks of aid had entered Gaza after nearly three months of an Israeli blockade, as Israel acknowledged pressure from allies.The joint statement called Israel’s decision to allow a “minimal” amount of aid into Gaza “wholly inadequate.” There was no...

In 1984, you could be tortured in Room 101 for believing that 2 + 2 = 4. Likewise, in Colorado you can be set upon by law enforcement for calling someone by the name their parents gave them or even for referring to them with factually correct pronouns. Leftist Governor Jared Polis has signed into law House Bill 1312: The law expands the state’s antidiscrimination laws, which apply to settings like workplaces and schools, to include provisions related to using a person’s chosen name and referring to them how they wish. “Antidiscrimination” is the Liberalese euphemism for government-imposed discrimination benefiting...

Provocative podcast host Piers Morgan asked Lou Prevost — brother of Pope Leo XIV and a supporter of President Donald Trump — if anyone from the Vatican has called to ask him to tone it down. PIERS MORGAN: ...You posted a meme in October. LOUIS PREVOST: Oh, here we go. PIERS MORGAN: ...Earlier this year, you reshared a post that said, please pray for the 33% who approve of Biden that they be healed of their mental affliction. And in August, you posted, referring to an alleged incident where illegal immigrants tried to hijack a bus of children, “Between the...

By now you have heard about the tragic crash of a Mexican Navy vessel into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two and injuring dozens of others: Can you guess who is to blame? That’s right — Donald Trump: (X image on link) Vultures like Schumer don’t wait for corpses to cool before flapping down on their black wings to exploit an opportunity to blame Trump for something that had nothing to do with him. Credibility is not a concern because Democrats have none to lose.

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A 74-year-old grandmother who was arrested for holding a sign outside an abortion clinic in Glasgow, Scotland, does not regret her actions and warns about the assault on free speech. Rose Docherty was the first to be charged under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act, which bars people from protesting or holding vigils within 656 feet of 30 facilities that offer abortion services, Fox News reported on Saturday. The outlet noted the law says the zone could be extended if lawmakers deem the action appropriate. She spoke to BBC Scotland’s Scotcast this week. Docherty is pushing back against officials’...

Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I believe it went very well. Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War. The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of. The tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent. If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later. Russia wants to do largescale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic “bloodbath”...

The Nevada Legislature has defeated a controversial bill that would have legalized assisted suicide, a decision hailed by pro-life advocates as a victory for the sanctity of life and protections for the vulnerable. Assembly Bill 346, which sought to allow terminally ill patients over 18 to request life-ending medication under specific conditions, failed to advance past a critical committee deadline on Friday, effectively ending its chances in the 2025 legislative session. The bill’s sponsor, Assemblymember Joe Dalia, D-Clark County, cited insufficient Senate support and a promised veto from Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo as key reasons for the measure’s demise. This...

A Michigan judge struck down several abortion-related laws last week, including a 24-hour waiting period, mandatory informed consent requirements, and a law prohibiting non-physicians from committing abortions. Judge Sima Patel ruled that all three laws are now unconstitutional given the state’s adoption of an amendment that declared abortion to be a constitutional “right.” Following the amendment’s passage, Northland Family Planning Centers and a group called Medical Students for Choice filed a lawsuit calling for the overturning of the laws. In 2024, Patel placed a preliminary injunction on each of the laws. At that time, she said a 24-hour waiting period...