Author: Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner
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2028 presidential hopefuls slam Trump over Iran strikes
The newest Iran crisis, triggered by the weekend’s U.S.-Israeli strikes and the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, has become the first major foreign policy test for 2028 presidential hopefuls. Two days before President Donald Trump authorized those strikes, Vice President JD Vance, a likely Republican candidate, told the Washington Post there was “no chance” military strikes…
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Munich summit becomes early stage for 2028 Democrats
The Munich Security Conference, kicking off Friday, is quickly emerging as an unofficial stop on the Democratic 2028 primary tour. The annual gathering of world leaders and defense officials is drawing a slate of ambitious Democrats eager to sharpen their national security credentials, expand their global profiles, and project steadiness to European allies wary of…
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Josh Shapiro moves to ‘weaken’ Kamala Harris ahead of 2028 heavyweight contest
The 2028 Democratic presidential primary campaign promises to be a far more cutthroat affair than the 2024 vintage, with voters getting an early sneak peek of things to come this week, thanks to a new book from Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA). The memoir, which will be released on Jan. 27, lays bare the simmering feud…
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‘Califraudia’ report puts state fraud, waste, and abuse losses at $250 billion
Fraud, waste, and abuse in California could hit $250 billion, according to a new analysis of hundreds of whistleblower tips commissioned by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and state controller candidate Herb Morgan. The “Califraudia” preliminary report alleges a systematic looting from state agencies. The duo claimed Monday that the eye-popping, multibillion-dollar estimate underscores the…
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Schwarzenegger’s star appeal and political reach tested in Proposition 50 redistricting fight
Arnold Schwarzenegger has finally gotten into California’s redistricting fight, using his star power to tell voters to reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) ballot measure to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts temporarily. Just how much sway the Hollywood actor and former Republican governor of California still has and whether it will be enough to change anyone’s mind…
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Kimmel suspension showcases ‘enormous influence’ of Sinclair and Nexstar
The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show has brought into focus the influence and power wielded by Nexstar and Sinclair, the nation’s two largest local TV operators. ABC moved to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday after criticism from Nexstar and Sinclair, which in turn were responding to remarks from Federal Communications Commission…
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Newsom dials the rhetoric back up: ‘We’ll lose this democracy’
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is blowing past warnings about dialing down the rhetoric following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and is back to casting President Donald Trump and his allies as threats to the future of the country. Newsom, who is in the middle of a high-profile redistricting fight with national consequences, said…
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California Democrats make early moves before redistricting vote
Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) redistricting campaign is shaking up California politics, turning once-safe districts into new battlegrounds for candidates eager to get into the competition. Some, like Democratic San Diego Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert, have already announced plans, created polished websites, and started to fundraise even though voters have not yet approved the new map. “At…
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Kamala Harris in ‘impossible bind’ when it comes to directly criticizing Joe Biden
Former Vice President Kamala Harris takes aim at former President Joe Biden‘s inner circle in her new book, claiming it sabotaged her time in office by refusing to dispel rumors that painted her as incompetent. However, she stops short of directly criticizing Biden. Some political experts have said Harris’s strategy of throwing Biden aides under the…
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Intercom CEO calls for ‘public execution’ of man accused of stabbing Ukrainian refugee
California-based Intercom CEO Eoghan McCabe, whose company is a heavyweight in the artificial intelligence customer service space, faced backlash Wednesday after urging for the public execution of a man accused of stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train. “I do think that rapid, public executions for crimes like this are a spiritual goal…