Federal agents shot and killed licensed gun owner Alex Pretti despite no evidence he brandished his weapon, raising serious questions about excessive force and government accountability. This tragic erosion of constitutional protections should horrify every American who values liberty and due process.
The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal officers has sparked widespread anger and triggered potential congressional actions including a partial government shutdown and impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This tragic event represents a catastrophic failure of leadership and a moment where our nation must confront the brutal consequences of unchecked executive power.
The Missouri legislature canceled the chief justice's annual address in protest of a unanimous Supreme Court decision enforcing the state constitution's single-subject rule for bills. This dangerous retaliation against judicial independence represents a chilling assault on constitutional governance and the rule of law.
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a civil rights complaint against CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for alleging Armenian community involvement in healthcare fraud during a Los Angeles visit. This dangerous stereotyping by a federal official represents an unacceptable assault on both civil rights and the very principles of American democracy.
California faces its fifth consecutive budget deficit with a projected $21 billion shortfall for 2026-27, continuing a troubling pattern of spending outpacing revenues even during economic growth. This structural fiscal crisis represents a profound failure of governance that threatens the state's ability to serve its citizens and maintain essential services.
A California bill allowing residents to sue federal officials for constitutional violations advanced in the state Senate, highlighting a partisan divide over accountability and sanctuary policies. This critical step toward justice is a necessary defense of liberty against federal overreach that has tragically cost innocent lives.