Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Democrat Ruben Gallego by GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

WASHINGTON — The Senate Ethics Committee has rejected a complaint filed against Sen. Ruben Gallego accusing him of campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct, according to a letter released by the Arizona Democrat’s office Monday. The letter noted that the ethics panel “did not find evidence” that Gallego’s actions violated any law, Senate rules or standards of conduct for members of Congress. The note was signed by all six committee members — three Republicans and three Democrats. The committee took statements from individuals, combed through federal campaign finance filings and examined congressional financial disclosures as part of its investigation. Members…

Gavin Newsom rewards insiders with paid California board appointments

Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff,…

Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark

Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes. The hiring push helped Ford top the JD Power 2026 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the first time since 2010 amid improvements in the quality of its…

Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday formally blocked President Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now – arguing such a dismissal from the White House could set a precedent that would politicize policy decisions. But while the court protected Fed policymakers from being fired without cause,…

Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk

Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk. New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins organic moringa products after its supplier recalled the raw organic moringa ingredient because of…

Terrion Arnold cut by Lions after kidnapping, armed robbery charges

The Lions released Terrion Arnold amid allegations that he orchestrated an abduction and robbery of three men he believed stole money and luxury items from him.  The NFL organization made the announcement at 4 p.m., just hours after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond for the now ex-Lions…

Six key takeaways from election night in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan

The biggest winner in Tuesday night’s primary elections could be President Trump, who flexed his political muscle and exacted revenge on Indiana Republican lawmakers who defied his redistricting push.  Here are six key takeaways from these contests in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.  Trump is still king of the GOP  The…

LIU athletics placed on three-year probation after NCAA eligibility probe

Long Island University’s nickname might be the Sharks, but it was the NCAA that took a bite out of the school this week.  LIU was placed on a three-year probation by the NCAA following an investigation that found the university’s athletic programs had allowed more than 1,000 student-athletes who were…

No. 1 UCLA baseball leaves Loyola Marymount all wet after sprinkler snafu

One strike away from defeat while facing the nation’s top-ranked college baseball team, Loyola Marymount deployed its only remaining weapon. Sprinklers. An accidental spray that resulted from a system malfunction was a novel idea Tuesday night but couldn’t dampen dominant UCLA. After milling about for 30 seconds white waiting for…

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton not ready to return anytime soon

Tuesday marked the first day Giancarlo Stanton was eligible to be activated off the 10-day injured list. But it does not sound as if the veteran DH, dealing with a “low-grade” right calf strain, is actually close to a return. Stanton has not yet started doing any kind of running,…

Voter ID proposition rankles California elections officials

A voter ID initiative going to California voters this fall is presenting a thorny situation for California’s top elections officials. On Tuesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber — both Democrats — held a news conference in Sacramento to call on people to report incidents of…

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