Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed a bill banning law enforcement from wearing face coverings while conducting official business in California. The bill, which was presented to Newsom on Wednesday, makes it a misdemeanor crime for local, state, or federal law enforcement to wear masks or personal disguises during their duties, unless an officer is undercover or performing a tactical operation that requires protective gear. The bill...

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office came under intense scrutiny Saturday after posting a remark on social media about Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem that was ultimately referred to the U.S. Secret Service for a threat assessment. In a cryptic X post on Saturday, Newsom’s press office claimed that Noem “have a bad day today,” drawing swift criticism from conservatives such as DHS Assistant...

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell warned that no illegal activity at Sunday’s memorial for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., will be tolerated.  Mitchell’s comments come as an estimated 100,000 attendees are expected at the service, which will feature speakers, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.  The federal government has designated it a Level 1 Special Event, the same category as the...