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By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat and South Texas native, is launching a run for Texas governor, entering a crowded Democratic primary to challenge Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2026. “Our fight right now is against the billionaires and the corporations who are driving up prices, closing our
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw MLB’s first complete game in the postseason in eight years as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Yamamoto pitched all nine innings of Game 2 at American Family Field, striking out
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By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Invoking the specter of Joe Biden and decrying Democrats whom he says have “clung to the status quo, insisted on using the same old playbook – and isn’t fighting hard enough,” Rep. Seth Moulton launched a primary challenge on Wednesday against Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey. Moulton, a 46-year-old six-term
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By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — For weeks earlier this year, the Army’s top uniformed lawyer had been raising legal concerns inside the Pentagon about some of the new policies being rolled out dictating how the military can be used and staffed. In late January, Lt. Gen. Joe Berger, who had taken the top posting
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By Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Moscow on Wednesday that if its war on Ukraine does not come to an end, the US and NATO allies would “impose costs on Russia for its continued aggression.” Hegseth said “Firepower, that’s what is coming,” to Ukraine through European nations’
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — In March, six days after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and nine of his colleagues voted with Republicans to keep the government open, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vented their frustrations in Las Vegas before thousands of people. “This isn’t just about Republicans. We need
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CNN By Eric Bradner, Sarah Ferris, CNN Washington (CNN) — As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Republicans of refusing to work to end the government shutdown and referred to House Speaker Mike Johnson as focusing on “inane and silly” things, the White House’s rapid response account was calling her and fellow progressive Bernie Sanders “not serious people.”
Continue ReadingBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A group of Texas lawmakers have been appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the catastrophic July 4 flooding that killed at least 136 people in central Texas. “In July, Texans were deeply saddened by the deadly flooding on the Guadalupe River, where amongst many others, 27 vibrant young girls
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Court documents revealed new information about the deadly hit-and-run crash that led to the arrest of Silvercrest CEO William Rodriguez. The crash happened on Oct. 11, 2024, in Cathedral City. Rodriguez is accused of hitting a woman riding a scooter late that night, dragging the vehicle for several blocks, before
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Destiny Church hosted a memorial service Tuesday evening in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September. Pastor Nate Conant from Destiny Church in Indio said the event was held on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. “It’s just to commemorate his life and allow some people
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By Lex Harvey, Sophia Saifi and Masoud Popalzai, CNN Islamabad (CNN) — Afghanistan and Pakistan said they had agreed a 48-hour ceasefire on Wednesday, following days of deadly clashes between the neighbors and former allies. The fighting followed strikes in the Afghan capital Kabul and the border province of Paktika last Thursday – which the
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Banning is planning to close Opportunity Village, its only transitional shelter for unhoused residents, leaving dozens of people with nowhere to go. The decision has sparked concern and uncertainty among shelter residents, as well as criticism from community members. Milaiza, a resident at the shelter, says she was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Swaths of people rushed to Palm Desert today as a popular Taiwanese bakery, 85°C Bakery Cafe, opened in Palm Desert. The cafe is located within the Desert Gateway shopping plaza at the corner of Monterey and Dinah Shore. During its soft opening period, it will be open from 10:00 a.m.
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By Veronica Stracqualursi and Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Cory Mills has been ordered by a Florida judge not to have any contact with his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States Lindsey Langston. CNN previously reported that the Langston had accused the Florida congressman of having threatened to release sexually explicit images and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation continue to present Impact Grants to local nonprofits working to improve lives and help those in need. And the foundation is also helping more than a dozen nonprofits achieve their goals at its Charitable Center in Palm Desert. At
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By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department said it has revoked visas from at least six individuals who allegedly “celebrated” Charlie Kirk’s murder. In a post on X Tuesday – which would have been Kirk’s birthday – the agency cataloged “just a few examples” of people who had their visas
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By Casey Gannon, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Former special counsel Jack Smith, whose historic prosecution of Donald Trump was upended by the president’s reelection last year, insisted that the pair of criminal cases he brought against Trump were untainted by politics. But the current Trump Justice Department is different, Smith said in a recent
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom denied parole today for former Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, who is serving a life prison term for her role in the 1969 Tate-La Bianca murders. Krenwinkel, now 77, was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder in 1971 for participating with fellow Manson family members Charles “Tex”
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The county Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency today in response to ongoing federal immigration enforcement raids, alleging the actions are preventing people from going to work and forcing some businesses to close. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath introduced the motion calling for the drafting of the emergency proclamation in
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Cody Balmer stood outside an iron fence surrounding the resolute brick mansion, waiting and watching the home where his target slept. In a bag, he had stuffed two beer bottles filled with gasoline and a weighty metal sledgehammer. In the early morning hours of April 13, he scaled the
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