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Jimmy Kimmel Attacks Spencer Pratt Mayoral Bid: 'Mayor Should Not Be Your First Job'
The late-night host joins former reality star Lisa Rinna in criticizing the reality TV personality's candidacy for Los Angeles mayor.
California Lawmaker Alleges Double Ballots Sent to Riverside County Voter Ahead of Primary
Election officials in Riverside County say they are investigating the reports, which come amid heightened scrutiny of California's voting infrastructure ahead of the June 2 primary.
Seattle Mayor's Office Asked Police Union to Remove Social Media Post Criticizing Her Crime Policies
The mayor's administration initially demanded the post be deleted, claiming it violated policy; the union refused and sent a cease-and-desist letter.
Texas Primary Runoffs Reshape Senate Race as DOJ Removes Jan. 6 Prosecution Records
Trump-backed Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn by nearly two-to-one in the most expensive Senate primary in history, while the Justice Department deleted records on Capitol riot cases.
Paxton's Win Over Cornyn Sets Up High-Stakes Texas Clash With Talarico
The four-term attorney general defeated a 20-year Senate incumbent with Trump's endorsement, setting up November's marquee race in the nation's largest red state.
Seattle Residents Erect Barricades Amid Shootings as Conservative Commentators Criticize Mayor Wilson
Some Aurora Avenue corridor neighbors used planters, dirt and concrete to block streets after weeks of gang-related violence, while critics point to the mayor's past support for defunding police.
Texas Democrat Who Made Concentration Camp Comments Loses Primary to Bexar County Deputy
Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo with 64% of the vote in Texas' 35th Congressional District after Democratic leaders condemned her remarks about detaining American Zionists.
Puerto Rico Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Coastal Erosion
The executive order targets critical erosion in the community of Parcelas Suárez in Loíza, signed days before Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1.
Pratt Knocks LA Mayor's Approach to Homeless People, Says Seattle Would 'Welcome Them'
The mayoral challenger proposed moving homeless residents to treatment facilities outside California and suggested Seattle would accept them.
Rep. Chip Roy Loses Texas Attorney General Runoff To Mayes Middleton
Middleton, a state senator who loaned his campaign more than $16 million, framed Roy as insufficiently loyal to Trump.