California awaits disaster relief as GOP offers full support of Texas California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), during a trip to South Carolina, highlighted the plight of Los Angeles communities still recovering from devastating wildfires.

President Trump has so far withheld federal relief funds, with many arguing that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in the deep-blue state have mishandled the fires and should be forced to rescind liberal policies in exchange for aid.

Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readiness The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.

The Defense Dept. held up a shipment of U.S. weapons for Ukraine over what officials said were concerns about its low stockpiles.

But an analysis by senior military officers found that the aid package would not jeopardize the American military’s own ammunition supplies, U.S. officials say.

20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials The Trump administration has violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to federal deportation officials last month, says California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

The Trump administration violated federal privacy laws when it turned Medicaid data on millions of enrollees over to federal deportation officials last month, says California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

US goods exports tumble by most since 2020 as Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade Figures are the latest to show the distortion to trade caused by the US president’s ‘liberation day’ trade levies

US goods exports tumble by most since 2020 as Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade https://on.ft.com/4l3Hswe

Fired Justice Department lawyer accuses agency of planning to defy court orders The accusations from a veteran government lawyer add to broader concern about the Trump administration's repeated clashes with the judiciary.

The accusations from a veteran government lawyer add to broader concern about the Trump administration's repeated clashes with the judiciary.

Chana masala with curry tomatoes and kale cooked in a green Dutch oven

Ever since I saw Sohla El-Waylly make a quick chana masala on TikTok, I’ve been craving this dish. These braised chickpeas came out super tender & flavorful. I love that I was able to just throw in an entire bag of frozen chopped kale to the pot, along with a few stray cherry tomatoes 🍽️

Caramel walnut monkey bread. 😊🍽️🍜

Department of Homeland Security and FBI tracking threats to US after airstrikes on Iran Law enforcement agencies around the United States are now on high alert for potential acts of terrorism following the military airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.

Department of Homeland Security and FBI tracking threats to US after airstrikes on Iran #usnews

'I thought this was a joke': Critics stunned by Vance 'dumb presidents' remark Vice President J.D. Vance's praise of Donald Trump for launching an unprovoked attack on Iran led him to disparage previous presidents which both stunned and angered critics on Sunday morning.During an interview with MNBC host Kristin Welker, Vance could not say enough good things about the presiden...

Vice President J.D. Vance's praise of Donald Trump for launching an unprovoked attack on Iran led him to disparage previous presidents which both stunned and angered critics on Sunday morning.

U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities Trump's direct intervention marks a historic escalation in the Middle East.

BREAKING: U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities

Trump says he signed an executive order delaying a ban on TikTok The 90-day extension marks the third time that Trump has delayed a TikTok sell-or-ban law from going into effect after it it was passed by Congress.

BREAKING: The 90-day extension marks the third time that Trump has delayed a TikTok sell-or-ban law from going into effect after it it was passed by Congress.

Charleston Unveils Historical Marker at the Site of Firm That Held the Largest Known U.S. Slave Trade As a graduate student at the College of Charleston, Lauren Davila found an ad for the auction of 600 enslaved people. A ProPublica story last year revealed her discovery and unearthed the identity of…

As a grad student at the College of Charleston, Lauren Davila found an ad for the auction of 600 enslaved people — the largest known slave auction in the U.S.

The discovery prompted a small group to spearhead the creation of a historical marker in downtown Charleston.

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9 months after Hurricane Helene, food scarcity is still real in western North Carolina The town of Swannanoa is a mess after Helene. Some businesses may never reopen — including the only grocery store. "Swannanoa is a food desert," says the head of a nonprofit that brings in fresh food.

Nearly nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, people in some communities are still struggling to find fresh food.

Political violence thrusts 2028 candidates onto the national stage More than a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have personally experienced political violence or had to manage the response to such incidents.

At least a half-dozen public officials who may run for president in 2028 have either personally faced political violence, lost friends in such plots or had to manage political unrest in their states.

It’s not hyperbole to say that the deaths in Minnesota are on the GOP’s hands. They’ve built this political environment and they’ve allowed a demagogue to spread hate. This is entirely on them.

Trump administration pulls US out of agreement to help restore salmon in the Columbia River President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the U.S. out of an agreement with Washington, Oregon and four American Indian tribes to work together to restore salmon populations and boost tribal energy de...

Trump administration pulls US out of agreement to help restore salmon in the Columbia River apnews.com/article/colu...

I Made A Thunderstorm To Ruin Trump’s Stupid Birthday Parade No Kings!

The Army is saying that Donold's Military Parade may be cancelled since I'm lining up thunderstorms for the DC area this weekend.

SMITE!

TODAY 6/14/25, we peacefully make our voices heard... NO KINGS!* 🇺🇸

*Also NO: CONVICTED FELONS/PATHOLOGICAL LIARS/DRAFT DODGERS/ADJUDICATED RAPISTS/SHORT-FINGERED VULGARIANS/MALIGNANT NARCISSISTS & ANYONE WHO INCITED AN INSURRECTION IN AN ATTEMPTED COUP AGAINST HIS OWN COUNTRY a/k/a TRAITORS ✊

Capitol Police seal off Speaker Johnson's office from angry lawmakers Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus came to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to speak about the incident with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), where he was manhandled and handcuffed by the FBI for trying to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her news conference. Washington Po...

Capitol Police seal off Speaker Johnson's office from angry lawmakers

Democrats marched on Hill GOP leaders' offices in protest of Sen. Alex Padilla's handcuffing But they weren't able to meet with Speaker Mike Johnson or Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Dozens of House Dems marched to Hill GOP leaders’ offices in protest of Sen. Padilla’s detention by federal agents.

Terry Moran Out At ABC News Over Critical Stephen Miller, Trump Post Moran called President Donald Trump and his aide, Stephen Miller, “world-class” haters in a since-deleted tweet.

Terry Moran Out At ABC News After Stephen Miller ‘World-Class Hater’ Post

Newsom Formally Asks Trump to Pull National Guard Out of L.A. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, in a letter to the Trump administration, called the deployment of troops “unlawful” and a “serious breach of state sovereignty.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded on Sunday that President Trump pull California National Guard troops off the streets and away from the demonstrations unfolding in Los Angeles.

ICE Officials Don’t Know Who to Arrest, Thanks to Stephen Miller Stephen Miller had a meltdown over ICE supposedly failing to do the job with which he tasked them.

Last week, ICE field directors and Homeland Security special agents were called to Washington for a meeting.

“Stephen Miller wants everybody arrested," an official recalled, regardless of criminal record.
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Colorado comes for religion again, this time targeting a summer camp (Opinion) “These discriminatory government edicts will continue to violate Coloradans’ rights of free speech and free exercise of religion, and adversely impact those who disagree with the government’s…

Opinion | "These discriminatory government edicts will continue to violate Coloradans’ rights of free speech and free exercise of religion, and adversely impact those who disagree with the government’s ideology." -- Krista Kafer https://trib.al/KBnZN4I

AOC says Trump-Elon breakup confirms everything she and Bernie Sanders warned ‘I mean, it was a long time coming,’ the New York Democrat tells The Independent

AOC takes victory lap as Trump-Elon nuclear breakup confirms everything she and Bernie Sanders warned

Commentary: Hegseth's move on USNS Harvey Milk is a stain on military's 'warrior ethos' Of course, Trump's Secretary of Defense wants the name of Harvey Milk, the murdered gay rights pioneer, stripped from a ship.

Arellano: Hegseth's move on USNS Harvey Milk is a stain on military's 'warrior ethos'

This is the real threat. Everything else is distraction. No one is stopping them. They have everything they need to compromise any one who opposes them.

This from a US Senator. In reference to a child. Stay classy MAGA.