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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor
The Brief Former Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed she will not run for Governor of California. This decision comes after widespread speculation about her potential entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race. Harris recently lost the November presidential election and has not held elected office since 2004. LOS ANGELES - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for Governor of California, she confirmed exclusively to FOX 11's Elex Michaelson on Wednesday. She issued a statement saying "In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for Governor in this election." "For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans," the statement read. The backstory Speculation over Harris' possible run for governor began earlier this year. Politico first reported the news, saying that Harris plans to decide by the end of the summer whether to enter the 2026 governor's race. Harris lost in the November presidential election to President Donald Trump, after she was thrust into an unprecedented situation when President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her as his successor. This is the first time since 2004, when she became San Francisco's district attorney, that she hasn't held an elected position. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor Speculation about her political future has grown, especially after she signed a deal with Creative Artists Agency and reports that she may write a book. Harris made history as the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kamala Harris sees support for potential CA governor run in new poll In Nov. 2024, a poll conducted by Berkeley IGS found that 1 in 3 voters surveyed said they would be very likely to support Harris if she ran for governor. Another 13% said they would be "somewhat likely" to support her. If she had run, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited. Race for Governor Several candidates have announced their run for governor. Three Republicans, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, former Fox News host Steve Hilton, and businessman Leo Zacky, have already announced their campaign. RELATED:CA Governor Race: Who is running to replace Newsom A host of Democrats have also joined the race -- former congressman and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, state schools chief Tony Thurmond, former Controller Betty Yee, former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins and entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck. The Source Information for this story is from Fox News Digital and a report from Politico. Solve the daily Crossword
Int'l Business Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Supporter Whose Iranian Wife Was Detained by ICE Still Insists Trump 'Wants the Best for the Country'
A California man continues to support President Donald Trump, even after immigration agents detained his Iranian wife, forcing her to leave behind their four children. Arpineh Masihi immigrated to the U.S. with her family when she was just 3 years old. Although her green card was revoked nearly 15 years ago due to a minor theft-related conviction, immigration officials reportedly assured her at an April check-in that everything was "fine" and that she would be seen again in the fall, FOX 11 reported. However, following U.S. military strikes on Iran last month, the Trump administration has increased scrutiny of potential sleeper cells that might retaliate domestically. In the past week alone, more than 130 Iranian nationals were detained, including Masihi. Her husband, Arthu Sahakyan, said that he still supports the Trump administration's efforts to target Iranian nationals, despite witnessing his wife say goodbye to their four young children before being taken into custody on Monday. The family has not seen her since. "Trump is not trying to do anything bad," Sahakyan told the outlet. "We understand what he's doing. He wants the best for the country. I'm just trying to make the best of it. I don't want any families to go through this. If they are, I apologize for what they're going through, because it's hard." He added that he is "very for [the United States vetting] Iranian nationals because of the sleeper cells." Though he insisted that his wife is not "tied to the crazies." Despite his wife's detainment, her husband remains steadfast in his support for the president, maintaining that he will continue flying a Trump flag outside the family's home in Diamond Bar. "I'm still supporting [Trump]," Sahakyan told FOX 11. "Even though my friends say take the flag down, you're going through a lot. I'm like no. The flag stands." Originally published on Latin Times
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Anti-ICE LA riot leader filmed handing out gear to protesters indicted on conspiracy charges by DOJ
The Department of Justice has formally indicted a man who went viral for apparently handing out riot gear from the back of a truck during the recent anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. Alejandro Orellana, 29, is charged with conspiracy to aid and abet civil disorders, according to the charging document obtained by FOX News. Prosecutors say Orellana and his posse loaded up a pickup truck with Uvex brand Bionic Face Shields, masks, water bottles and other supplies, which they distributed to protesters demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on June 9. Video footage allegedly showing Orlellana handing out the swag from the truck bed went viral, eventually leading to his identification by the FBI. Agents later raided the house where Orleallana was living with his parents and arrested him. 6 Alejandro Orellana was arrested by FBI agents after he was filmed handing out riot gear to anti-ICE protesters in LA. USAttyEssayli/X 6 Potential outside agitators are seen handing out PPE face shields and water to protesters on June 9. FOX11 6 One of the Uvex Bionic Shield masks that were allegedly supplied to the agitators. FOX11 Orellana, a US Marine veteran, is a UPS worker and a shop steward for the Teamsters Union who has been active for years in fighting for social justice causes — including with Centro CSO, which is named as an homage to labor leader and activist Cesar Chavez, according to social media posts. Centro CSO has protests calling for the charges to be dropped planned for throughout Los Angeles on Thursday and Saturday. 'An attack on one of us, is an attack on the people's movement!' its slogan reads. 6 LA Sheriff deputies seen in clouds of tear gas in Los Angeles last month. REUTERS 6 Demonstrators march in LA during a protest against President Trump's policies and immigration sweeps on June 14. REUTERS 6 Orellana at a 2024 event with Centro CSO, which is named in homage to labor leader and activist Cesar Chavez. centrocso/Tiktok Orellana's father, Francisco, said he joined the supply run at the request of friends but didn't know what he was doing was illegal. 'I saw the picture [of Alejandro in the truck], which my sister-in-law sent to my wife. I said, 'What the f–k are you doing? Why are you doing that?'' Francisco told The Post shortly after his son's arrest. The DOJ recently charged two other LA County residents for allegedly possessing Molotov cocktail bombs during the protests The Department also charged a Texas man for buying fireworks he allegedly meant to use against law enforcement in LA. Locally, the LA District Attorney has charged more than 40 people with protest-related crimes, including a batch of eight new indictments announced on Tuesday.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Border Patrol says California, LA 'sanctuary' policies force public patrols
The Brief ICE raids and protests against them continue popping up across Southern California. Border Patrol has been in Los Angeles for about a week, working with ICE. Border Patrol says they'll be here "until the job is done." LOS ANGELES - While anti-ICE protests continue to pop up across Southern California, FOX 11 interviewed Border Patrol on Wednesday to discuss their current operations occurring across the Los Angeles area. "It is a little bit out of the ordinary to see Border Patrol here in Los Angeles," said Assistant Chief David Kim from Border Patrol's El Centro Sector. What we know Border Patrol has been working with ICE in the Los Angeles area for about a week, following President Donald Trump's order to expand deportation efforts. "We're here in Los Angeles, deep in the heart of sanctuary territory," said Kim. "It is a lot more difficult to make these arrests." On Tuesday, Kim said crowds of people followed Border Patrol agents to a parking lot in Pico Rivera. They had been apprehending non-U.S. citizens outside a Walmart. SUGGESTED: Video showing ICE takedown of US citizen in Pico Rivera parking lot sparks community outrage In video from the scene shared with FOX 11 by viewers, a struggle can be seen taking place between a Walmart employee and Border Patrol agents. A U.S. citizen was arrested as a result of the struggle. "The narrative right now is just a U.S. citizen was arrested for no reason," said Kim. "But, in fact, that subject punched two agents and is now in custody facing federal charges for assault." What they're saying According to Kim, the deportation efforts taking place at car washes, work places, and parking lots are amplified by sanctuary immigration policies in California and Los Angeles. Instead of having a handful of agents in local jails, Kim says they have to have more agents on the street carrying out immigration enforcement operations. RELATED: LA ICE protests have cost the city nearly $20 million: See the numbers "We don't have support from the state legislators here," said Kim. "That's forcing us to go out and do roving patrols." FOX 11 asked how they pick targets while carrying out "roving patrols". "Without giving away some of the tactics out there, the vast majority of these roving patrols would just be consensual encounters," said Kim. "We know where to look, and we know the indicators." The other side In recent weeks, some residents have expressed their concerns and fears associated with these apprehensions and deportations. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says the raids are wrong. "When you raid Home Depots and work places, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armored caravans through our streets, you're not trying to keep anyone safe," said Mayor Bass. Kim pushed back against Bass' claims, saying that when he and his team were doing roving patrols in a Home Depot, they found an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, "who back in 2015 had sexual intercourse with a minor under 16." What's next Border Patrol says they'll be in the Los Angeles area helping ICE "until the job is done." "Immigrants, those that are here legally, have nothing to worry about," said Kim. "But, if you are here illegally, my recommendation is to self-deport. If we find you, you will get arrested." The Source Information in this story is from an interview with Assistant Chief David Kim from Border Patrol's El Centro Sector, comments from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and previous FOX 11 reports.
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
LA chopper reporter elicits laughs and concern for deadpan coverage of 'No Kings Day' protests
A local reporter had people all over the internet laughing out loud and sending him words of concern for his outlandish coverage of the 'No Kings Day' protests in Los Angeles. Stu Mundel, FOX 11 Los Angeles' aerial reporter since June 2020, had a somewhat of a meltdown while his chopper was flying over crowds of people in the streets who had gathered to protest Donald Trump 's actions as president. After being asked a question by an audience member about his relationship status, Mundel let out a three-second groan directly into the mic before saying: 'You know, I don't care about my- ...I, uh, I am married. I am legally married. I am legally married. That's about the only way you can really say it,' he replied. He then appeared to say that he wasn't 'looking' for someone to date, before mentioning that he's been through 'a bunch of debacles with my personal life.' 'I got nothing right now. I got really looking,' he said. 'I'm trying to find myself and be happy. I'm being serious about that. I want to be beholden to no one at this moment.' He continued: 'You know, do I get lonely? Of course. Of course. But I got cats.' He later clarified that he and his wife are legally separated. A few minutes after he talked about his current marriage not working out, a viewer goaded him on by asking him to fly over his ex-wife's house. 'Someone said "fly over your ex-wife's house." I said, which one?' His tone of voice also had people speculating that he might have had something to drink before getting in the news helicopter that day. 'How many martinis did this guy knock back before going on air?' one person wrote in a comment on the YouTube stream after it posted. Mundel did nothing to quell people's worries when began talking about his love for alcohol at one point. 'Yes, I love bourbon. I do. I do love the bourbon. I love the whiskey. I love the bourbon. Love the gin. Do love the gin. Alright, kids, we're making our way to Torrance,' he said. Saying outlandish things before making a quick pivot to updating his audience on where the chopper was headed was a constant feature of the stream. While hovering over a group of protestors, Mundel decided to sing the 'I'm just a bill' song from Schoolhouse Rock. 'I'm just a bill, and I'm sittin' on Capitol Hill. It would be funny if one of those guy's names down there was Bill. Eh, it's not Capitol Hill though. True,' he said. He also had no qualms bantering with his audience as they sent in comments. While they were flying over highways and warehouses, some viewers were upset that they couldn't see any action from the protests. His responses to them resembled how parents scold their kids when they repeatedly ask 'are we there yet' on the way to a vacation. 'We're here for the protests. Yes Paloma!' Mundel said to a viewer. 'Yes, Paloma, I know! It's not a magic carpet. I can do a lot of things, but I can't bend space and time. Yet. Emma, same thing! We're on our way! ...Sandra? No, we're not there yet. Three minutes.' At one point in the stream, he seemed to be aware that his bosses at the television station might not be too happy with his shoot-from-the-hip approach. 'They probably have the audio down. I don't blame 'em. I would too,' he said. However, based on many of the comments he received, his off-the-cuff style was a smashing success. Some even suggested he should have his own show. 'Thanks fox news 11 for giving us your funny wacky and newly divorced helicopter pilot reporter in the sky report! Somebody please buy him some jello shots tonight!' one person wrote. 'I hope the pilot is doing okay, we're praying for you buddy!' another wrote. 'Don't let the people get you down, stu. you are a treasure. - LA,' a third wrote. Shortly after his broadcast, protesters in LA began to turn violent as police said concrete, rocks, bottles and commercial grade fireworks were thrown at officers. LAPD deployed less lethal munitions in an effort to quell the chaos.
