'It's war': Spencer Pratt vows to stay in LA to fight 'corrupt machine' after election loss

Former reality star Spencer Pratt conceded the Los Angeles mayoral primary in a bold social media video, declaring "war" and launching heavy attacks against candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

HUD suspends federal homeless funding to LA over fraud allegations

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has suspended federal funding to LAHSA over allegations of widespread financial fraud and mismanagement.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community. 

Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies

States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.

Nithya Raman launches campaign against Mayor Bass
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With both candidates maintaining comfortable positions to advance from last week's primary election, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman Wednesday are focused on the next phase of the race after launching their respective campaigns.

Concerns over Skid Row voter registration activities
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A federal guilty plea involving payments for voter registration has renewed scrutiny of petition and voter registration activities on Skid Row.

Nithy Raman reacts to advancing in LA mayor race
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City Council woman Nithya Raman reacts to being a projected finalist for the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. She will face incumbent Karen Bass.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines. 

US-Iran trade strikes in new round of attacks
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The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations.

Steve Hilton advances in race for CA governor
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Republican Steve Hilton has advanced in the race for California Governor. Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the Nov. 2026 general election.

House passes $70B immigration enforcement funding bill

House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years.

Steve Hilton talks fight for top-two in California primary
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Republican candidate for governor Steve Hilton is on track to advance from the primary to face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November.

Raman edges past Pratt to advance to November runoff
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City Councilwoman Nithya Raman was bound Tuesday for a November runoff election against incumbent Karen Bass in the race for Los Angeles mayor, with the latest vote tally putting Raman well ahead of former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney leading review into California election
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says he is leading a federal review into California’s election procedures. Essayli has criticized the state’s system, saying it does not inspire public confidence.

Nithya Raman surges past Spencer Pratt
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Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt to secure the No. 2 spot needed to face incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. Bass is projected to finish No. 1 in the June California primary as Raman pushed Pratt to No. 3.