Macron’s Palace Blocks Police Search
French police were blocked from the Élysée Palace during a corruption probe tied to Panthéon memorial contracts, adding another neat little chapter to France’s love of procedure and secrecy.
California Bill Targets Citizen Journalists
A California committee moved AB 2624 forward, and critics say it could make filming alleged fraud far riskier for citizen journalists.
Husband Released After Wife Vanishes at Sea
Brian Hooker was released without charges as investigators continue to examine how his wife disappeared during a Bahamas boating trip.
Peru’s Early Count Flips Expectations
With 25% of Peru's ballots counted, Rafael López Aliaga leads Keiko Fujimori in the first results. The early numbers point to a right-leaning race, but plenty of votes are still out.
Berkeley Group Displays Trump-Hitler Poster
A Berkeley-linked bookstore showed up on campus with a Trump-Hitler poster and a ‘Mein Trumpf’ sign, then leaned on free-speech rules when asked about it.
Talarico’s Faith Gambit Raises Questions
Texas Democrats are trying to sell James Talarico as a faith-minded bridge to church voters. In a state that has not elected a Democrat statewide since 1994, the pitch is bold, and a little too polished for comfort.
Moore’s Media Fight Heats Up
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing back hard as reporting on his military record draws more scrutiny and a fresh media feud.
Biden Spotted Again in Ice Cream Shop
Joe Biden turned up at an LA ice cream shop with Jay Leno, and fresh clips from Delaware kept the public-appearance machine humming.
Campus Pronoun Stunt Draws Gutfeld Heat
A Fox News panel jumped into a campus culture fight after reports tied a University of Regina professor’s lowercase-name pronouns and child-focused research to a new round of debate.
Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Tensions
Iran is accused of pressuring tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump says that violates the deal. The White House says the lane is still open, but shipping data and market nerves tell a messier story.