Republicans are aiming to break longtime losing streaks by taking first steps toward winning elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor as voters in Democrat-dominated California head to the polls on Tuesday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump 's clout over the GOP will once again face a ballot box test, in a gubernatorial showdown in Iowa, while the Hawkeye State's Democratic Senate nomination is the latest battle between the establishment and progressive wings of the party. California and Iowa are two of the six states holding primary contests from coast to coast during the first week of June, in elections that will impact November's midterms, when the GOP's slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities will be up for grabs. The election arguably grabbing the most headlines nationally is in Los Angeles, where it's been three decades since a Republican won a mayoral contest in the nation's second most populous city. Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star and online i...

If you thought there was an uproar at "60 Minutes," that was pattycake compared to what happened yesterday. Bari Weiss has been under assault by journalists and commentators since becoming editor-in-chief of CBS, mostly from liberals and left-leaners who are convinced she’s a crazy conservative. That’s not true, and I’ve mostly defended her, but she has made some rookie mistakes as someone who never worked in television. So even as the headlines swirled around President Donald Trump’s decision to drop the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund – made possible because many Republicans joined Democrats in openly criticizing the fund aimed at the Jan. 6 rioters – Weiss is facing a rebellion of her own. First she fired "60 Minutes" correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi (whose story on a Salvador prison she held, but ran intact after Trump officials wouldn’t appear), along with executive producer Tanya Simon.  SCOTT PELLEY HAS HEATED CONFRONTATION WI...

President Trump has issued a series of endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, including in gubernatorial, congressional and Senate races. Among the candidates Trump has thrown his support behind is U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R- Iowa , who is seeking to become his state's next governor. "As your next Governor, Randy will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Empower Ethanol, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our incredible Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Advance Election Integrity, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment," Trump wrote on Truth Social. In California—a state Trump and Republicans have routinely criticized over its majority Democratic leadership and are hoping to make gains in despite ...

The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after pleading guilty in January to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on employment paperwork and illegally possessing firearms while unlawfully in the United States Ian Andre Roberts, who served as the top leader of Des Moines Public Schools, is expected to be deported to his native Guyana in South America after completing his sentence, according to his attorneys and the Associated Press (AP). The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP). It first unraveled after an immigration operation led to his detention and resignation in 2025. Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP. FORMER IOWA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED BY ICE EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILT...

A elderly couple died after a fatal stabbing inside a Queens apartment over the weekend, according to local reports, citing the authorities. The victims were identified in reports as a 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. Both were found suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the residence, according to the New York Daily News. Officers reportedly rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call just before 8 p.m. Saturday. The New York Post said the call came in as the assault was still underway. NEW IMAGES SHOW ARMED EX-CON HUNTED FOR TORTURING, KILLING ELDERLY COUPLE AFTER RUSE TO ENTER HOME: POLICE Police responded to a residence near Peck Avenue and 64th Avenue in Fresh Meadows, Queens , where they encountered the victims critically injured, NY Post said. EMS transported the pair to local hospitals for emergency treatment, the Daily News added. The man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital , the woman was broug...

Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals. The incident occurred late Friday near the ancient Baths of Caracalla as mounted units from Italy's armed forces and law enforcement agencies were practicing for the June 2 national celebration, Reuters reported. Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said. Video captured the chaotic scene, showing numerous horses galloping along Via Cristoforo Colombo as drivers recorded the scene. The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene. NEW YORK OFFICIALS CANCEL HORSE RACING AT RACETRACK OVER 'UNACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS' FROM NEARBY CASINO According to Reuters, the sudden bangs began shortly before 11:30 p.m. and triggered pa...