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Are the Chicago Bears really preparing to leave Illinois? 👀🏈Recent reports suggest the Bears are expanding their stadium search beyond Arlington Heights — and even looking across the border into Northwest Indiana. Fans are furious, and criticism toward Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is growing as negotiations stall and the threat of relocation becomes more real.

Portland and Multnomah County have unveiled an updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan aimed at reducing homelessness through clearer goals, improved coordination, and measurable results. In this video, we break down what’s new in the plan, including the 12 key performance indicators, how the city and county plan to prevent housing loss, expand shelter and services, and accelerate pathways into permanent housing.

Immigration enforcement in Oklahoma has intensified, with recent reports showing a sharp increase in ICE arrests across the state. Much of this rise is driven by partnerships between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, including 287(g) agreements that allow local officers to assist ICE directly.

California has officially reversed course on its plan to revoke thousands of commercial driver’s licenses held by immigrant truckers. After facing pressure and confusion over federal compliance rules tied to work permit expiration dates, the state will now reissue those licenses—offering relief to thousands of drivers who were at risk of losing their livelihoods.

In this video, we cover the shocking incident at the Bellevue Transit Center in Washington, where 38-year-old Mohamed Morray Bangura allegedly placed a false 911 call before attacking responding police officers with a knife. Officer Sean Winebrenner sustained serious facial and shoulder injuries during the confrontation, and another officer fired at the suspect, stopping the assault.

California is facing a major shake-up in its energy sector. Valero has announced a $1.1 billion exit from its Benicia refinery, choosing to shut down operations rather than continue under California’s strict regulatory environment. This closure could remove nearly 9% of the state’s in-state gasoline production—and analysts warn it may intensify the ongoing gas price crisis.

California invested nearly half a billion dollars to upgrade its outdated 911 network — promising faster response times, better location tracking, and modern features like text-to-911.Instead? The project collapsed.System failures. Dropped emergency calls. A design no other state used. And now, taxpayers are left with the bill as the state prepares to start over.

Building a new home in the Sacramento region is getting more expensive—and not just because of materials and labor. According to a new report, local government fees now average $109,000 per home, adding major pressure to housing affordability.

Fannie Mae has announced plans to close its San Francisco office and move operations to Birmingham, Alabama, sparking debate over politics, economics, and the future of San Francisco’s downtown.

The Washington Post editorial board is sounding the alarm on Chicago’s finances, warning that the city has “lost its mind” under Mayor Brandon Johnson. Facing a massive budget shortfall, Chicago leaders are debating controversial proposals including new business taxes, revived head taxes, and short-term budget fixes critics call financial gimmicks.

California is exploring a major shift in how drivers pay for road maintenance — and it could change how much you pay to drive.

Washington state Democrats are discussing a possible new income tax on high earners — but what’s actually true, and what’s being exaggerated?

A semi-truck crash involving a school bus on Interstate 5 near Lacey, Washington has sparked national controversy after claims circulated that state authorities refused an ICE detainer for the driver.

San Francisco residents in the SoMa neighborhood say they’ve reached a breaking point. After years of worsening street conditions, open drug use, slow response times, and ongoing safety concerns, the community has taken matters into its own hands — spending over $800,000 on private security guards to patrol more than 100 city blocks.

Washington State is gearing up for a major tax debate — and Rep. Shaun Scott’s new “Well Washington Fund” is at the center of it. In today’s video, I break down Scott’s proposal for a statewide progressive payroll excise tax designed to raise billions from large employers while claiming to shield essential services from federal budget cuts.