Politics
Political Figures Face Scrutiny and Arrests
Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck was arrested in Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, Glenn Greenwald criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as an 'unprincipled, craven, partisan apparatchik.' Additionally, ICE may target World Cup matches for potential fraud crackdowns.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
Vice President Vance, who is leading the Trump administration’s war on fraud, will give remarks Wednesday afternoon on the federal efforts — including tackling fraud in states' social service programs. President Trump said last month that Vance's role as fraud czar will “primarily” focus on Democrat
2026-05-13 17:32 UTC
The Hill
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could target World Cup matches being held in the country this summer as part of President Trump's aggressive deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday that ICE officers will be on hand at so
2026-05-13 17:37 UTC
The Hill
Clearly Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endeared herself to a certain element of the progressive left. But is she really the most viable and popular potential leftist candidate for 2028?
2026-05-13 17:45 UTC
The Hill
Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate and real estate developer Stephen Cloobeck was arrested in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail booking records. Records show Cloobeck, 64, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. and booked at the West Holly
2026-05-13 17:52 UTC