Multiple walkouts of New York state prison guards began this week and have continued into Thursday at a number of correctional facilities in the Empire State, prompting New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a “disaster emergency.”
Read More Gov. Hochul Activates National Guard Amid N.Y. Prison Guard Strike
A Republican Trump-supporting sheriff in Riverside County has officially put his name in the California gubernatorial race, becoming the first GOP candidate to enter the Golden State’s 2026 gubernatorial race.
Read More Calif: Riverside County Sheriff Becomes First Republican To Announce 2026 Gubernatorial Bid
Border czar Tom Homan pushed back on allegations that the Justice Department decided to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for allowing federal immigration officials to enter Rikers Island.
Read More Homan Denies Quid Pro Quo In Dropped Charges Against Mayor Adams For Rikers Access
New York Governor Kathy Hochul abruptly postponed a Thursday meeting with 47th President Donald Trump after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a day earlier that the DOJ is suing New York, in addition to the state’s governor and attorney general.
Read More Governor Hochul Delays Trump Meeting After DOJ Sues Her, AG James And N.Y. Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies
Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, was approved by a Senate panel in a party-line vote Thursday, which now moves him to a final confirmation vote possibly next week.
Read More Senate Committee Advances Kash Patel For FBI Director, Setting Up Final Vote
Seven people have reportedly been injured after a vehicle explosion set off a large fire near El Paso International Airport.
Read More Texas: Explosion Near Airport Injures 7, Igniting Category 4 Fire