Trump Wipes Out Insider Trading Rap For Ex-Indiana Rep Steve Buyer
President Trump pardoned former Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted in 2023 of insider trading and sentenced to 22 months. The clemency removes federal penalties but leaves the conviction on the record.
Valladares Seeks Audit Of Prop 47 Grant Spending
Sen. Suzette Valladares won approval to have the California State Auditor review how the BSCC has spent Prop. 47 savings and whether those grants actually cut recidivism. The audit will trace hundreds of millions and could prompt legislative fixes.
Crime Jitters Grip D.C. As Bowser Still Tops Mayor Poll
An NBC4 poll shows Muriel Bowser ahead while D.C. voters name public safety, cost of living and housing affordability as top priorities in an open 2026 mayoral race. The snapshot gives campaigns an early read on the issues they’ll need to answer.
Florida AG Aims To Kill Statewide Three-Day Gun Wait
Florida’s attorney general says his office will settle a federal challenge to the three‑day firearm waiting period, pushing the question to a federal judge. The move could remove the delay that keeps buyers from taking possession even after a cleared background check.












