He might’ve been shut out of the Los Angeles mayoral race under circumstances many say seem suspicious at best, but that doesn’t mean Spencer Pratt will be retreating from the public eye. Even as Pratt was upsetting the far-left status quo in California’s largest city, Republican Steve Hilton had his sights set on a statewide executive office. And after Hilton secured a spot in the general election, he sees Pratt as a potentially valuable ally, as TheBlaze reported: Hilton told KTTV on Tuesday that he would consider teaming up with Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who will not be moving on to the November general election. “Clearly, this city is not doing well, right? We’ve got a massive problem with homelessness. There’s a sense of decay in the city,” Hilton said, referring to Los Angeles.  “The fact that you had a campaign for change that got a lot of energy and excitement, and actually all that energy, all those votes, all those hopes are just now not going to be reflected in the choice in November, I think, is a real problem.” Hilton criticized the state’s election system, which allows the top two candidates, regardless of their political affiliation, to advance to the general election.  “You’ve got to have a clear choices in elections. That’s why I’m so happy we’ll be there in November. If it was a choice between two Democrats, as we’re now going to have in L.A., I don’t think that’s a choice at all,” Hilton added. “That is a feature of the top-two system.” While the Los Angeles mayoral race is nonpartisan, both candidates, incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman, are left-leaning.  Hilton commended Pratt for his plan to address the city’s homelessness crisis, which he referred to as “very well thought through.” “Whatever I can do to help make that happen, including working with him or not, I’m not going to rush it, but I do think that he had some really important things to say,” Hilton continued. Meanwhile, many Pratt supporters, including President Donald Trump, are calling attention to the suspicious vote count that seemed to rob Pratt of his second-place finish and a spot in November’s general election: JUST IN: President Trump announces US ATTORNEYS are INVESTIGATING California's election fraud, cheating and late "mail-in counting" "It's a rigged election. WE NEED THE SAVE AMERICA ACT!" Trump says THEY STOLE IT from Spencer Pratt in the California elections, but then… pic.twitter.com/tVMtNzRORD — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 11, 2026 The irregularities were they were real signatures and California isn’t used to legit people voting — American Alpha (@AmericanAlphaX) June 11, 2026 They’ll be done as soon as Democrats are in first and second place!! — MT (@MikeTx47) June 11, 2026 Hilton also discussed the possibility of teaming up with Pratt in a Fox News interview, as Eric Daugherty highlighted on X: UPDATE: California governor candidate Steve Hilton CONFIRMS he might have Spencer Pratt SURGE around the state to campaign with him through November AWESOME! Spencer Pratt’s common sense will DEFINITELY appeal a lot more broadly beyond LA Q: Would you consider having @SpencerPratt go around the state and campaign with you or for you? HILTON: “100%! He made such an incredible impact. It’s an absolute travesty that Los Angeles as a city won’t have the same choice that the whole state will have. He laid out incredible plans.” “Of course, everyone talks about his amazing campaign ads, and that’s true, but they forget that he had incredibly strong substantive policies, especially on homelessness, which I said at the time, that’s exactly what we need, not just in LA, but statewide.”  Make it happen! And a bit more context from the New York Post: Hilton now faces Democratic nominee Xavier Becerra, who emerged from the primary contest in the No. 1 spot. Becerra has since claimed endorsements from heavy-hitters in state politics, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Hilton has the endorsement of President Trump. “It’s an absolute travesty that Los Angeles, as a city, won’t have the same choice that the whole state will have,” Hilton said, referring to the Republican-versus-Democrat matchup for governor, as opposed to the dual-Democrat matchup in the LA mayoral race. Here’s a clip of his Fox News remarks: UPDATE: California governor candidate Steve Hilton CONFIRMS he might have Spencer Pratt SURGE around the state to campaign with him through November AWESOME! Spencer Pratt's common sense will DEFINITELY appeal a lot more broadly beyond LA Q: Would you consider having… pic.twitter.com/YBkmL4oM2o — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 10, 2026 What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.

Sholdon Daniels, a former GOP congressional candidate for Texas House District 30, was among multiple people arrested outside the Collin County courthouse as jurors deliberated the sentence for Karmelo Anthony. “We are aware of reports regarding the arrest of a former congressional candidate, Sholdon Daniels. The Dallas County Republican Party expects all candidates, elected officials, party leaders, and volunteers to uphold high standards of conduct,” the Dallas County Republican Party stated. “Because this is an active legal matter and the facts are still being gathered, we will allow the legal process to proceed before making further comment,” it added. pic.twitter.com/pchhIi74Mr — Dallas County GOP (@DallasGOP) June 10, 2026 CBS News has more: Daniels, who’s also a criminal defense attorney, was taken into custody for public intoxication as he was being escorted away from what looks like an argument with people standing outside of the courthouse who were there in support of Anthony, a witness’s video shows. Anthony was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet in 2023. The teen’s murder trial drew national attention and protests from both sides of the aisle. Daniels was booked in the Collin County Jail in lieu of a $500 bond, according to jail records. The sheriff’s office also confirmed to CBS News Texas that another man, identified as Winston Parker, was arrested outside the courthouse on a warrant for unlawful carrying of a weapon. His bond was set at $1,000, according to jail records. “One lesson I’ve learned from our criminal justice system: posting bond and actually getting released are often two very different things. People routinely spend hours in jail after bond has already been approved because agencies are still relying on manual processes, duplicate paperwork, and outdated technology,” Daniels said on Thursday. “Texas should establish a statewide digital release system that electronically verifies bonds, notifies the jail instantly, and tracks release times. Once bond is posted, a person should be released within one hour absent a legitimate safety or administrative concern. Liberty delayed by bureaucracy is still liberty denied,” he added. One lesson I’ve learned from our criminal justice system: posting bond and actually getting released are often two very different things. People routinely spend hours in jail after bond has already been approved because agencies are still relying on manual processes, duplicate… — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 11, 2026 “Black people, it’s time to pick a side. Wrong or Right? Judge based on character and merit, or view everything through a racist lens? Shall we overcome, or shall we cry and complain forever? Biblical scripture, or social doctrine? Go out and get it, or sit back begging for $? Draw the line somewhere,” Daniels said in another post. Black people, it’s time to pick a side. Wrong or Right? Judge based on character and merit, or view everything through a racist lens? Shall we overcome, or shall we cry and complain forever? Biblical scripture, or social doctrine? Go out and get it, or sit back begging for… — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 11, 2026 “Jail me, hail me, or impale me. I’m still going to fight for what’s right,” Daniels wrote accompanied with a video posted to X. Watch below: Jail me, hail me, or impale me. I’m still going to fight for what’s right. pic.twitter.com/llXfNERtF2 — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 10, 2026 “I had just watched you on Newsmax and then all of a sudden a video came up about you being arrested. What an upside down world. Stay safe for you and your family. Keep up the good fight,” one X user stated. “It all happened within the span of about 5 minutes,” Daniels responded. It all happened within the span of about 5 minutes. https://t.co/jS2Q06NrC0 — Sholdon Daniels (@SholdonDaniels) June 11, 2026 FOX 4 shared further: FOX 4 reporter Amelia Jones said the atmosphere outside the courthouse was tense. By midday, hours before the verdict was announced, hundreds of people had gathered outside the courthouse, waiting for news in a case that drew widespread attention online. The case gained national attention as misinformation and rumors circulated on social media following the 2025 incident. Many attendees arrived early each day of the trial to hold signs, protest, and compete for limited public seating inside the courthouse.

New York is close to becoming the first state to enact a moratorium on the development of large AI data centers. The state legislature last week approved a one-year freeze on the construction of ‘hyperscale’ data centers over 20MW. Prior attempts by Maine and Minnesota to approve statewide moratoriums failed. Effort To Pass Nation’s First Statewide Data Center Moratorium Fails More from The Guardian: The measure now heads to Kathy Hochul, the governor, who will decide whether to sign it into law. The Guardian spoke to a state senator in the wake of the historic vote about authoring the bill and the wider US backlash against datacenters. Thursday’s vote comes as anger toward datacenters, and AI, sweeps the nation. Almost three-quarters of Americans oppose a datacenter project being built near their homes, according to a new Heatmap poll. Many local communities across the country, including in New York, have already enacted a patchwork of moratoriums on datacenters. But some residents are feeling overwhelmed by the pace and secrecy of development – and they’re calling on state governments for help. Kristen Gonzalez, a New York state senator, wanted to buy her state some time. She co-authored a bill that would temporarily ban “hyperscale” datacenters over 20MW. “Big tech has been used to writing their own rules, or not having rules that they have to play by, when it comes to new technology,” Gonzalez says. “This is one of the first times that we’re really drawing a line in the sand and saying that as a state legislature, we have the responsibility to make sure that New Yorkers are in the driver’s seat.” The moratorium largely targets datacenters built by “tech goliaths” and will not apply to facilities already possessing the necessary state permits, Gonzalez says. She notes that currently, there are at least 28 large data centers being evaluated by the state for their impact on the grid and that they would “add an additional 9,682MW of energy onto the state’s already constrained and aging grid”. “We’re not saying you can’t build here, but we are saying we want to take a look at all of the aspects and all of the impacts, and that’s what we will do and we will continue to adjust as we move forward,” said Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, according to Spectrum News. “No one in this chamber wants reckless growth, and the questions around energy, water and all of the other concerns are real questions, but the moratorium is not an answer. It’s a sign hung on the front door of New York that says ‘we’re out to lunch’ for a year. It pauses every region of New York State that is working to attract growth,” said Republican Assemblymember Scott Gray, the outlet noted. A potential moratorium on data center development in New York state could pump the brakes on several huge projects in Western New York, but stakeholders say projects will continue to move forward until the law is official. https://t.co/vJ1C39Wr69 — Buffalo Business First (@BfloBizFirst) June 11, 2026 Earlier this week, Seattle became the largest city in the United States to enact a citywide data center moratorium. Blue City Becomes Largest In United States To Enact Data Center Construction Moratorium Spectrum News noted: It came as the more-than five-month debate over the state budget and several days spent focusing on the first passage of a constitutional amendment allowing mid-decade redistricting gave way to an intense debate around regulating the tech industry with an emphasis on artificial intelligence. The one-year pause on data centers is intended to give time for the state to gather data and craft regulations for further development amid concerns over water and energy usage. Watch additional coverage below:

In a surprising twist, President Trump just announced that he is nominating Jay Clayton to become the next permanent Director of National Intelligence. Currently, Jay Clayton is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. During President Trump’s first term, he also served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Independent journalist Breanna Morello shared more information on Clayton’s background in this post: BREAKING NEWS President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton to replace Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Clayton was also tasked with investigating the late convicted sex… pic.twitter.com/WDLUzLMuDT — Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) June 11, 2026 BREAKING NEWS President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton to replace Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Clayton was also tasked with investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s associates last year. The President saying, “I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the former Head of Sullivan & Cromwell, one of the most prominent and successful Law Firms anywhere in the World, and the current United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next Director of National Intelligence and, importantly, to serve in my Cabinet. Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay. I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible.” Read President Trump’s full announcement on Truth Social here: I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the former Head of Sullivan & Cromwell, one of the most prominent and successful Law Firms anywhere in the World, and the current United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next Director of National Intelligence and, importantly, to serve in my Cabinet. Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay. I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP Jay Clayton will have to be confirmed by the Senate to the role. President Trump’s announcement comes amid controversy over his appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as acting DNI after Tulsi Gabbard’s departure. NBC News reported further: Trump had announced earlier this month that Bill Pulte would serve in the role in an acting capacity, taking over from DNI Tulsi Gabbard. The president has said that Pulte would hold the Cabinet position temporarily and said last week that he was interviewing five people to nominate for the job long-term. Trump’s nomination of Clayton comes after he and the White House faced significant pushback over his decision in early June to name Pulte, who has no national security background, as acting DNI. As the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency since March 2025, Pulte has helped the Trump administration compile information to fuel investigations into the president’s perceived political enemies. The president’s selection of Pulte factored into the House failing Thursday to pass a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as Democrats had made clear they wouldn’t support it if Pulte is overseeing Section 702. That part of the law allows the federal government to surveil foreign nations living abroad without obtaining warrants. Trump said earlier this week that Pulte would take over as DNI on June 19, slightly earlier than planned. Gabbard is stepping down from the role, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Fox News provided further coverage in this clip: NEW: President Trump is nominating former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence after withdrawing acting DNI Bill Pulte's nomination following pushback from lawmakers, @markpmeredith reports. pic.twitter.com/4A5TcYA8Ck — Fox News (@FoxNews) June 11, 2026 What do you think? Is President Trump making the right move nominating Jay Clayton as DNI? What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.

President Trump’s DOJ just put a GoodFellas gang member behind bars after a drive-by shooting that injured three people, including a 6-year-old child. De’Andre Jackson, 23, of Clarkston, Georgia, was sentenced to 186 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release. According to the Justice Department, Jackson and other armed GoodFellas gang members drove to an apartment complex in two vehicles to shoot a woman they believed was a snitch. They opened fire, and the bullets hit the intended target, her young son, and a 14-year-old victim. A Georgia man was sentenced today to 186 months in prison and five years of supervised release for using a firearm during a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex, resulting in multiple victims, including a 6-year-old child. This case is part of #OperationTakeBackAmerica – a… pic.twitter.com/WZFvl9s5wq — Criminal Division (@DOJCrimDiv) June 10, 2026 The details are brutal. The intended target was shot six to nine times, her 6-year-old son was shot three times, and the 14-year-old was shot in the ear. Prosecutors said about 50 shell casings were recovered from the scene. The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs said: A Georgia man was sentenced today to 186 months in prison and five years of supervised release for using a firearm during a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex, resulting in multiple victims, including a 6-year-old child. According to court documents, De’Andre Jackson, also known as “Gen,” also known as “Glock,” also known as “Glizzy,” 23, of Clarkston, and other armed GoodFellas gang members drove in two vehicles to an apartment complex, where they intended to shoot the intended victim whom they believed was a “snitch” and not loyal to the gang. Jackson and others discharged multiple firearms and shot the intended victim, her 6-year-old-son, and another victim who was 14 years old. The intended target was shot 6 to 9 times, her son was shot 3 times, and the 14-year-old victim was shot in the ear. Approximately 50 shell casings were recovered from the scene. Each victim survived. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. This is the part the soft-on-crime crowd always wants to skip. When gang members spray bullets at an apartment complex, normal families are the ones who pay the price. The FBI investigated the case, and DOJ said it falls under Operation Take Back America. That matters because a federal sentence like this does more than punish one shooter. It tells every violent crew in the country that the new standard is consequences. Jackson will spend more than 15 years in federal prison. After a 6-year-old took three bullets in his own neighborhood, that is exactly the kind of answer the public deserves.