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Trump Launches Probe Into California Election Delays And Claims Democrats Are Cheating As Results Trickle In

Donald Trump said a federal investigation was underway over 'BIG cheating' by Democrats in California as votes trickled in for local and state elections.

Trump raged about the opposition party trying to 'STEAL' the California governor's race away from Republican Steve Hilton while simultaneously taking mayor of Los Angeles from Spencer Pratt.

'There’s BIG cheating by the Dumocrats in California. Votes are all tied up,' Trump in a Truth Social post early Thursday morning.

'May not be in for weeks. Under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Why the vote counting DELAY???'

President Trump Says He Will Nominate Todd Blanche To Serve As Attorney General

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.

Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally on Thursday, according to a video of the event posted on social media by a White House aide.

House Votes To Rein In Trump On Iran As War Loses GOP Support

The House on Wednesday passed a measure that would force President Trump to end the war with Iran without congressional authorization, marking the first time the lower chamber has defied the White House on the conflict.

The House voted 215 to 208 to approve the war powers resolution with the help of four Republicans. Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, who has voted against the three previous failed attempts, also dropped his opposition and voted for the measure, giving his party unanimity on the issue.

Study: Two Hours Of Weight Training Weekly Reduces Mortality Risk

A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity.

Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of death from cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and death from any cause.

The findings add to the known health benefits of strength training, including bone health, improved balance, and weight management.

’Worst Finals Performance In Nba History’ — NBA World Rips Victor Wembanyama’s ’Horrific’ Game 1 Vs. Knicks

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were outplayed 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday.

Wembanyama had a forgettable shooting night despite his 26 points and 12 rebounds. This prompted the NBA circuit to call out the French superstar's struggles in his NBA Finals debut.

Wembanyama's shooting struggles were evident as he went 6-for-21 from the field, connecting on 2-of-9 from the 3-point line.

Wisconsin Woman Says She Cannot Build Tiny Homes For Her Kids On Her 37-Acre Property Because Of Zoning Laws — X Has Thoughts

A TikTok video of a Wisconsin woman describing how local zoning laws prevent her from building tiny homes for her children on her 37-acre property has gone viral after being reshared on X.

In the video, Miller talks about going to a local office to get details about building tiny houses on her land or for her kids. However, an official told her that the number of houses that could be constructed on the property had to be limited by local zoning rules.

"I have 37 acres," Miller said. "There's plenty of room to put a tiny home."

In America’s Dairyland, Many Children Have Never Met A Cow. Adopt A Cow Wants To Change That

Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, so you might expect every child to grow up knowing something about cows, if not having a personal relationship with one.

But that’s not necessarily so, especially in urban areas. And even in the country, disappearing family farms and 21st century interests draw the attention of children away from the farm, which Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin hopes to stem with its Adopt a Cow program.

“Our dairy industry provides 120,000 different jobs a year, and those are 120,000 different jobs that anyone could do,” said Erika Schade, the association’s community and schools manager, noting that 56 percent of participating children come from urban areas. “You don’t have to grow up on the farm to be involved within the dairy industry.”

Sen. Baldwin Speaks Out Ahead Of President Trump's Visit To Wisconsin

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is speaking out ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Chippewa Falls on Friday, saying Wisconsin farmers are being hurt by rising costs.

Baldwin said farmers across the state are facing record diesel prices and spiking fertilizer costs, with many saying they cannot afford the fertilizer they need this planting season.

Wisconsin Man Indicted For Sexually Exploiting Numerous Children

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 2, 2026, a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging William G. Waterstradt (age 22) with offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children.

According to the publicly filed criminal complaint that preceded yesterday’s indictment, Waterstradt created a fake Snapchat account to facilitate the exploitation of numerous underage girls. Detectives recovered communications between Waterstradt and dozens of girls, some as young as 12 years old, in which he falsely claimed to be 16 or 17 years old. The investigation began after a 12-year-old student saw sexually explicit images on a friend’s phone during recess, prompting a report to school officials.

Bangstad: “Not Dead Yet” Despite Ballot Signature Problems

Kirk Bangstad says he’s not out of Wisconsin’s race for governor yet.

Bangstad took to Facebook on Tuesday to declare that he is “not dead yet” after the Wisconsin Elections Commission found that he doesn’t have enough valid signatures to make the ballot.

"Hot off the presses! Bangstad is NOT DEAD YET!" he wrote.

Bangstad on Monday said he submitted 2,200 signatures to make the Democrat ballot in the August primary. All candidates need 2,000 valid signatures.

The Elections Commission on Tuesday said nearly 500 of Bangstad’s signatures were not valid.