Bianco says ‘Democrat policy is indefensible’ as GOP candidates top California governor polling
Sheriff Chad Bianco responds after polling cited by the New York Post shows two Republicans leading California’s crowded governor race.
Newsom weighs in on social media age restrictions, citing experience as a parent: ‘We need help’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom backs social media age limits, supporting legislation to restrict platform access for teens in bipartisan state bill.
Massive buildup of U.S. firepower in Middle East as Iran, Russia hold live fire exercises
Iranian Revolutionary Guards held live fire exercises alongside Russian forces this week. This is an annual drill, but it was conducted in the shadow of the largest U.S. military buildup in the region since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Charlie D’Agata reports. Original CBS News Link
Paxton and Hunt Set Sights on Cornyn in GOP Texas Senate Primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during at an event with his supporters during the Texas Senate primary election in Magnolia, Texas, on Feb. 19, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times HOUSTON—Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is facing a two-pronged attack. On one side, there’s Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Cornyn’s top rival in the Republican Senate
Records show ICE agent fatally shot U.S. citizen nearly a year ago in Texas
A Texas Democratic lawmaker is invoking a newly created state legislative rule to force a public hearing into the March 2025 fatal shooting of a 23-year-old U.S. citizen by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, CBS News has learned, a case raising further transparency and oversight questions about the officials enforcing President Trump’s deportation crackdown.
Trump pulls endorsement from GOP lawmaker over alleged lack of support for administration’s tariff agenda
Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd after the Colorado Republican cited Congress’ constitutional authority over trade policy amid a tariff dispute.
Noem swipes at Democrats over DHS shutdown after DC emergency declaration for Potomac spill
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday targeted Democratic lawmakers over their continued refusal to back a funding package for the department in an update about the waste cleanup effort in the Potomac River. Earlier Saturday, President Trump approved Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s (D) request for federal disaster assistance as the…