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In a city known for its sky-high costs, endless bureaucracy, and political theater, New York City’s new Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pulled off what supporters are calling a miracle: closing a whopping $12 billion budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2027 without raising property taxes on working New Yorkers, slashing core services, or draining the rainy-day fund. nyc.gov Viral Praise on X: The "Hero" Narrative Social media exploded with acclaim. Supporters framed it as visionary leade

President Donald Trump is employing a classic legislative leverage play: attaching his top domestic priority—the SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)—to must-pass national security legislation, specifically the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In a Truth Social post, Trump urged Republicans to bundle voter ID, proof of citizenship requirements, and restrictions on mail-in voting into both housing and FI

If you've been renting responsibly for years but felt invisible to lenders because of a "thin" credit file, major changes are finally here to help level the playing field. In April 2026, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced the rollout of updated credit-scoring models — VantageScore 4.0 (now available to approved lenders) and FICO Score 10T (coming soon). These models better recognize positive payment histories for rent, u

By Shasta Unfiltered Staff | May 21, 2026 In a move that has left many residents of Clark County shocked and disgusted, the Democrat-dominated Clark County Board of Commissioners opened its May 19, 2026, meeting with an “invocation” delivered by a horn-wearing representative of The Satanic Temple — an activist group known for its provocative anti-Christian stances. The individual leading the invocation was Aron Ra, a prominent atheist activist and YouTuber associated with The

Breaking: Shasta Unfiltered • May 20, 2026 In what appears to be yet another stunning example of the two-tiered justice system and lingering deep state rot, a former high-ranking federal prosecutor in Florida has been indicted for allegedly stealing confidential portions of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s sealed report on President Trump’s classified documents case. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, who served as Managing Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florid

A longtime California petition signature gatherer has been federally charged—and has agreed to plead guilty—for paying homeless individuals on Los Angeles’ Skid Row to register to vote, a scheme first captured on undercover video by independent journalist James O’Keefe and his team. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, 64, also known as “Anika,” of Marina del Rey, faces one felony count of paying another person to register to vote. - Credit: foxcarolina.com Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong,

In our recent article, “The Supreme Court Must Uphold President Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship,” we laid out why ending automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants is both constitutionally sound and vital for protecting American sovereignty. As the Supreme Court prepares to rule in Trump v. Barbara this summer, a powerful new analysis from one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars provides essential historical and leg

Tina Peters is imprisoned in Colorado, and is soon to be released In a heartwarming triumph of compassion, justice, and unwavering advocacy, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced the commutation of Tina Peters’ nearly nine-year prison sentence. Following persistent urging from President Donald Trump, Polis confirmed today that Peters will be released on parole on June 1, 2026 — bringing an end to a saga that has captured the hearts of millions who view her as a symbol o

Statehood Inching Closer to Reality? Many Hurdles Ahead The “Restored California” movement held its fifth constitutional convention on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Roseville, California. Approximately 150 attendees gathered for a full day of presentations led by Governor Pro Tempore Paul Preston. Speakers included Chriss Street (Chief Financial Officer and Vice President), attorney Robert Thomas, independent researcher Simone Anderson, petroleum en

WASHINGTON — Dr. Marty Makary, President Donald Trump’s FDA Commissioner, resigned Tuesday, May 12, 2026, after just over a year in the role, capping a tenure marked by policy clashes, staff turnover, and public criticism from figures within the administration’s health reform circles. Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon known for his outspoken views on COVID-19 policies during the pandemic, faced mounting pressure from multiple sides. Health industry executives, anti-abortion adv

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026—the semiquincentennial marking a quarter-millennium since the Declaration of Independence—Americans are being called to a profound moment of national reflection, gratitude, and spiritual recommitment. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will host Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving. This free, all-day gathering invites citizens from every background to

In one of the most significant transparency efforts in recent U.S. government history, the Department of War (DOW), in coordination with multiple federal agencies, launched the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE) and released its first batch of declassified files on May 8, 2026. This follows President Donald J. Trump’s February 19, 2026, directive on Truth Social ordering agencies to declassify records on “alien and extraterrestrial life, u

If you have one of these in your neighborhood, you're racist. At least that is what city councilmembers in Ann Arbor, Michigan say. Ann Arbor's last 'Neighborhood Crime Watch' sign ceremonially taken down - mlive.com In a staggering display of ideological zeal, the Democrat-run city of Ann Arbor has shelled out $18,000 in taxpayer funds to rip out more than 600 blue-and-white Neighborhood Watch signs across town. Officials, including Mayor Christopher Taylor and Council membe

Earlier we reported that the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major 6-3 decision on April 29, 2026, striking down Louisiana’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court sharply limited how states may consider race when drawing district lines under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Click here: US. Supreme Court - Image: en.wikipedia.org What the Ruling Means The conservative majority ruled that Louisiana’s second majority-Bl

supremecourt.gov In a strong 9-0 decision on April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for free speech, associational rights, and faith-based nonprofits. In First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin, the justices ruled that crisis pregnancy centers can immediately challenge intrusive state subpoenas in federal court when those demands objectively chill their First Amendment rights. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the unanimous opinion, reversing

supremecourt.gov In a single day of landmark rulings on April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decisive victory for common sense and states’ rights. The high court struck down Louisiana’s racially gerrymandered congressional map. nytimes.com Video: Supreme Court rules on Louisiana redistricting (NBC News) Redistricting: Court Reins in Racial Gerrymandering In Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s map creating a second majority-Black

Teacher Strikes, Explained: Recent Strikes, Where They’re Illegal, and More Image - edweek.org Shasta County teachers, parents, and taxpayers—pay close attention. If you’ve ever assumed your local educators’ union dues were going straight to better classrooms, higher salaries, or stronger contracts for the people actually teaching our kids, a bombshell new report says think again. According to a detailed investigation by Defending Education, the National Education Association

Federal prosecutors in the D.C. metro area delivered a triple blow today to high-level officials tied to the Biden administration and earlier controversies. Two cases involve career bureaucrats accused of betraying public trust—one at the Department of Veterans Affairs and one at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—while the third targets former FBI Director James Comey. For Shasta County veterans still dealing with glitchy health records, families scarr

How FDA's Vaccine Safety Algorithm May Have Hidden Serious Side Effects — And What Happened to the Scientist Who Tried to Fix Three Wise Monkeys symbolize the suppression or masking of vaccine safety signals. Imagine you're running a giant complaint box for car accidents. Every time someone reports a crash, you throw the note into the box. To spot patterns — like “this one model of car keeps having brake failures” — you use a computer program that compares new complaints agai

Walz Claims Credit, Patel Fires Back Federal agents executed 22 search warrants across the Twin Cities metro area this morning in a sweeping operation targeting alleged fraud in Minnesota’s publicly funded social programs, primarily Medicaid-funded child care centers, daycares, and autism service providers. Agencies involved included the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), IRS Criminal Investigation, and Minnesota partners such as the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension