The new series followed the tangled lives of high society, but the commanding presence of its main character, partly modeled after Melania Trump, has fueled the show’s growing buzz while dividing audience reactions. Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives” has drawn attention for its provocative plot, glamorous cast, and Malin Åkerman’s portrayal of Margo Banks, a Maple … Read more

Everglades, Florida — A heated dispute has erupted over conditions at a South Florida immigration detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” after family members of detainees and local advocacy groups staged a rally calling for its closure. Protesters allege that the facility, located deep in the Everglades, subjects detainees to inhumane treatment and inadequate medical care. … Read more

An Illinois judge refused state authorities’ request to prosecute Texas House Democrats who fled to the Prairie State to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a redistricting law that might give Republicans an additional five seats in the United States House of Representatives. Dozens of Texas House Democrats left the Lone Star State to deny … Read more

California Cash Aid Program Under Federal Review for Possible Benefit Misuse The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an investigation into California’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), focusing on whether federal benefits were mistakenly provided to individuals who may not have been eligible due to their immigration status. CAPI is a state-run … Read more

A new poll shows that California voters want to keep the state’s independent redistricting commission, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) pushes to shift that power to the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature. Newsom aims to redraw California’s political maps in a way that benefits Democrats, countering President Donald Trump’s push for Texas lawmakers to do the … Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. He hinted that Moscow and Washington could reach an agreement on nuclear arms limitation during their summit in Alaska on Friday. In his first public comments since President Donald Trump announced the Alaska summit, Putin hosted a meeting of … Read more

In a political twist that few saw coming, Texas House Democrats will be returning to the Lone Star State for Governor Greg Abbott’s much-anticipated special legislative session. This session is set to decide the fate of the new U.S. House maps — a move that could have long-term consequences for both parties. The return of … Read more

A Democrat whistleblower’s allegations, backed by newly declassified FBI interview reports, are now threatening to upend the political career of Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA). If the whistleblower’s account is accurate and prosecutors pursue the case, Schiff could face not only career-ending political consequences but also staggering financial penalties and lengthy prison terms. As Tolman noted, … Read more

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, said in a post on X that a “malodorous” person unsuccessfully attempted to steal her phone in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. “A malodorous homeless person attempted to swipe my phone today while I was walking in DC back to the DOJ from … Read more

Texas Democrats who fled the state to hinder redistricting proceedings may face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said in an interview with Fox News Digital. As some AWOL Democrats reportedly plan to return in time for a second special legislative session to begin next week, Abbott, who previously served as the state’s attorney … Read more