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Spencer Pratt Falls Short in LA Mayoral Primary, Signs of Quiet Exit
politics38 minutes ago

Spencer Pratt Falls Short in LA Mayoral Primary, Signs of Quiet Exit

Former The Hills star Spencer Pratt failed to advance to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, finishing behind Raman and Bass in the June 2 primary as Raman pulled ahead in final mail-ballot counts. With about 99% of votes tallied, Raman led Pratt 28.6% to 25.8% (Bass led overall), and final results are not yet certified as California continues to count mail-in ballots. Pratt’s bid—backed by endorsements including Trump—faded in a deeply blue city, and he had already suggested he might leave LA if Bass or Raman won; now Bass faces Raman in November while results are finalized.

via The Daily Beast|
#california#elections#los-angeles
Trump's Mind Stuck in the 1980s: How Nostalgia Drives His Presidency
politics1 hour ago

Trump's Mind Stuck in the 1980s: How Nostalgia Drives His Presidency

Slate argues that as Trump approaches 80, his worldview is dominated by 1980s pop culture; his nostalgia-fueled references to Bloodsport, Phantom of the Opera, Time magazine covers, and other retro artifacts shape his policy impulses (including media battles and attention-driven politics) and public persona, revealing a mind anchored in midcentury spectacle and boomer grievances rather than current realities.

via Slate Magazine|
#donald-trump#features#movies
politics1 hour ago

Supreme Court blocks Alabama’s nitrogen-gas execution, delaying ninth planned method

The Supreme Court refused to lift an injunction blocking Alabama from executing Jeffery Lee by nitrogen gas, effectively delaying what would have been the nation’s ninth nitrogen-hypoxia execution. In a 6-3 decision issued without a stated rationale, three conservative justices would have allowed the execution to proceed. Alabama had planned to carry out the sentence after a jury originally voted for life; the case underscores ongoing disputes over whether nitrogen hypoxia constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment.

via Politico|
#alabama#death-penalty#eighth-amendment
Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years Over North Korea Drone Ops
politics3 hours ago

Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years Over North Korea Drone Ops

A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for directing military drone flights into North Korea, a move prosecutors say was aimed at creating wartime conditions to justify a 2024 martial-law declaration. Yoon denies ordering the operation, which comes amid ongoing legal battles following a life sentence for insurrection tied to the martial-law bid; he can appeal from custody.

via Al Jazeera|
#drone-operation#martial-law#north-korea
FBI shuts down a network of fake sites tied to Chinese recruitment of U.S. officials
politics4 hours ago

FBI shuts down a network of fake sites tied to Chinese recruitment of U.S. officials

Federal authorities seized more than a dozen websites they say were used by suspected Chinese agents to recruit current and former U.S. officials with security clearances. The sites allegedly posed as consulting firms, used AI-generated images and identity theft, and targeted individuals with postings on topics like China–U.S. relations, Iran, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Recruits were paid through cryptocurrency and overseas bank accounts. It’s unclear whether any classified information was ever shared, and the defendants denied foreign-government involvement in a DOJ press release.

via CNN|
#china#cryptocurrency#fbi
politics5 hours ago

Makerfield voters push for change as UK by-election tests leadership

A POLITICO focus group of Makerfield voters reveals deep anger over rising living costs, immigration concerns, and a perceived two-tier Britain. While Labour’s Andy Burnham has local credibility, many distrust Keir Starmer and some plan to back Reform UK under Nigel Farage, signaling a potential shift if Reform’s message resonates. The mood is cynical but hungry for change as the pivotal Makerfield by-election approaches.

via Politico|
#by-election#labour#makerfield
Paxton Warns Big 12 of Legal Action in Tech’s Sorsby Gambling Case
politics5 hours ago

Paxton Warns Big 12 of Legal Action in Tech’s Sorsby Gambling Case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office threatened legal action against the Big 12 if it sanctions Texas Tech over quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling history, arguing state antitrust protections; Sorsby—who has a gambling disorder—bet at least $90,000 while at Indiana and Texas Tech; a Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning him for most of the upcoming season, ordered him to sit out the first two games and continue treatment, and the NCAA is appealing, with a Feb. 8 trial set.

via The Texas Tribune|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#gambling
HUD halts LA homelessness agency funding amid mismanagement probe
politics6 hours ago

HUD halts LA homelessness agency funding amid mismanagement probe

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority from about $69 million in federal funding (8% of its budget) pending an inspector general investigation into chronic financial mismanagement and weak conflict‑of‑interest safeguards; HUD warned funding could be restored or permanently barred, LAHSA says the move could push thousands of formerly homeless people back onto the streets, and local officials are weighing accountability measures and options to keep federal money flowing.

via Los Angeles Times|
#federal-funding#homelessness#hud
Trump seeks anti-voting riders in defense bill, citing SAVE America Act
politics7 hours ago

Trump seeks anti-voting riders in defense bill, citing SAVE America Act

Trump claimed the Pentagon wants congressional Republicans to add anti-voting provisions from the SAVE America Act to a multibillion-dollar defense bill, a move not confirmed by the DOD and likely to face Senate resistance. The SAVE America Act would impose strict voting restrictions—such as proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote and limits on mail voting—and could disenfranchise millions. Past attempts to attach the act to reconciliation bills have stalled, with lawmakers and the parliamentarian flagging that it is policy, not budgetary, in nature. Trump has repeatedly floated using the military in elections, and his latest demand comes as his broader strategy to push the act through Congress persists.

via Democracy Docket|
#defense#elections#politics
politics8 hours ago

Schumer credits deliberate strategy for Democrats' Senate comeback

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says their improving fortunes aren’t accidental, pointing to a year of calculated bets—recruiting strong candidates, shaping key primaries, opposing GOP safety‑net cuts, and forcing funding fights that frame Republicans as aligned with Trump—as the path to a potential Senate majority in 2026. He cites gains in several races, notes recruitment wins in Ohio, Alaska, and North Carolina, and argues the party now has more routes to the majority, even as some progressives push back on his methods and the outcome remains uncertain in battleground states like Michigan, Georgia, Iowa, and Texas.

via Politico|
#democrats#midterms#politics
Alaska panel preliminarily bars namesake challenger from Senate race
politics9 hours ago

Alaska panel preliminarily bars namesake challenger from Senate race

Alaska’s Division of Elections preliminarily ruled that Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg is not eligible to run for the U.S. Senate after complaints alleging he misrepresented his party affiliation and possibly coordinated with Democrats; the decision isn’t final and he has a Thursday deadline to respond with a sworn affidavit before a final ruling is issued, as Republicans and the NRSC push to keep his name off the ballot amid concerns it could help Mary Peltola; the Aug. 18 primary looms.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#alaska#dan-j-sullivan#elections
Dolan’s Public Feud Dims Knicks’ Finals Spotlight
politics9 hours ago

Dolan’s Public Feud Dims Knicks’ Finals Spotlight

Knicks owner James Dolan publicly attacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on WFAN as New York braces for the Knicks’ first NBA title in decades, blasting security measures around Madison Square Garden as overbearing while city officials cited the need for safety after disruptive crowds. The clash underscores Dolan’s combustible public persona and risks complicating the team’s city relations and potential permit considerations, even as the Knicks push for a championship.

via The New York Times|
#james-dolan#madison-square-garden#nba-finals