Kash Patel’s $250M suit could haunt him for months Kash Patel has filed a lawsuit over a profile piece. But, by suing, the FBI director only brings more light to allegations about his behaviors and risks future embarrassment, Bruce Golding reports

Kash Patel’s $250M suit gave a cliff-notes account of his alleged behavior - and the case could haunt him for months

The other thing people forget about bundles is that they are a massive entry and discovery mechanism for lesser known writers. When you buy the newspaper/magazine you end up reading more than the one article. You find new perspectives and new people to read.

Tests across cable tv, streaming, newspapers, magazines and all kinds of other media show that when you ask consumers if they want to unbundle content they say yes, but if you actually unbundle it they don't buy it.

What is this admin’s obsession with constantly announcing pressers without topics? Do they just enjoy wasting people’s time?

Former Capitol police officer sues Blaze Media over pipe bomb allegation “They simply made it up,” her lawyers said.

NEW: Conservative media outlet Blaze & 2 reporters hit w/libel suit from former Capitol Police officer they accused of planting pipe bombs at DNC/RNC night before Capitol riot. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social
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Secretary of War Pete Hegs... # © • 39m The War Department is once again restoring freedom to our Joint Force. We are discarding the mandatory flu vaccine requirement, effective immediately.

Make this make sense.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely, says blockade will remain President Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that he is extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran until Tehran comes to the negotiating table with a proposal. “Based on the fact that th…

BREAKING: President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he is extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran until Tehran comes to the negotiating table with a proposal.

Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers UC reduced admission for out-of-state students at its top campuses, losing the higher tuition they pay. The state made up the difference.

California decided to spend $30 million annually for five years to enroll more in-state students at the top UCs.

The five-year price tag? Almost half a billion dollars.

How does 30 times 5 = more than $400m?

Read my latest to find out!

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U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska, April 20, 2026, after the Iranian-flagged vessel attempted to violate the U.S. naval blockade. (U.S. Navy photo)

#BREAKING: President Donald Trump said he is extending the ceasefire in the war with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are concluded.

See the details:
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Court temporarily curtails Trump’s anti-renewable move A federal judge on Tuesday curtailed enforcement of several Trump administration policies that would have otherwise been expected to hamper renewable energy. Judge Denise Casper, an Obama appointee…

A federal judge curtailed enforcement of several Trump administration policies that would have otherwise been expected to hamper renewable energy.

Fairfield, in Solano County, just announced a similar program today.

LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings Protest Flight records show that Los Angeles police dispatched drones 32 times over last month’s No Kings rally.

NEW: Flight data reveals that the LAPD's "Drone as First Responder" program—sold to the public as a public safety measure—is in fact being used to spy on anti-ICE/anti-Trump protests in Los Angeles.

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I watched a sock puppet campaign swing into action a few years ago, the morning that some questionable tweets from an SF school board member were surfaced. A whole network suddenly started tweeting the exact same thing. There was clearly some money behind it.

Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media

This strategy—using fake AI profiles to boost political causes—was tested during the 2022 recalls in San Francisco.
We called them the "Wencils" and they disappeared after being mapped and exposed. And now:

Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media

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4 things to know about SF’s dangerous Crestwood mental health facility A Standard investigation found that chaos and violence inside the Crestwood Healing Center are traumatizing and abusing patients, with nowhere else to go.

4 things to know about SF’s dangerous Crestwood mental health facility sfstandard.com/2026/04/21/s...

‘It was a wild, dangerous place’: Inside San Francisco’s troubled mental health ward One horrific attack epitomizes the dangers inside of the Crestwood Healing Center, where patients are traumatized rather than healed, claim staff.

‘It was a wild, dangerous place’: Inside San Francisco’s troubled mental health ward sfstandard.com/2026/04/21/c...

Former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff doesn't say how much she wants from the Blaze for accusing her of being the J5 pipe bomber, but it's going to be a big number.

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Former Capitol police officer sues Blaze Media over pipe bomb allegation “They simply made it up,” her lawyers said.

Kerkhoff fended off the first wave of attacks against the Capitol, holding off the mob as it swelled at the foot of the building. She testified in the first Jan. 6 trial against Guy Reffitt. www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

Former Capitol police officer sues Blaze Media over pipe bomb allegation “They simply made it up,” her lawyers said.

NEW: Former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff is suing the Blaze for alleging she was the RNC/DNC pipe bomber.

She says the claims are nonsensical and led to threats, an FBI probe and temporary suspension from her job at the CIA.

w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
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Breaking news now Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, saying the country's 'fractured' leadership needs time to put forward a unified peace plan goose meme who fractured the leadership? who fractured the leadership?

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S.F. supe candidate says GrowSF tried talking him out of race, offered to ‘look into’ commission seat At the time, Chow had just helped recall Supervisor Engardio, who was backed by GrowSF. Chow declined the offer, he said.

With June’s election on the horizon, GrowSF has spent handsomely to back Lurie’s allies on the Board of Supervisors.

Bay Area storm to bring heavy showers, possible thunderstorms Tuesday brings a second round of Bay Area rain, afternoon thunderstorms in the Central Valley and heavy snow for the Sierra as the storm shifts east.

Tuesday brings a second round of Bay Area rain, afternoon thunderstorms in the Central Valley and heavy snow for the Sierra as the storm shifts east.

Exclusive: Kaiser proposes major new hospital in S.F., its first in the city in 70 years Kaiser Permanente is proposing a larger, all-electric hospital across from its current Geary Boulevard campus, with 300 beds and expanded services.

Kaiser Permanente is proposing a larger, all-electric hospital across from its current Geary Boulevard campus, with 300 beds and expanded services.

San Francisco must preserve the birthplace of the Mission burrito El Faro, creator of the Mission burrito, might close after a rent hike. It should be preserved, argues critic Cesar Hernandez — even if the burrito is not what it used to be.

El Faro, creator of the Mission burrito, might close after a rent hike. It should be preserved, argues critic Cesar Hernandez — even if the burrito is not what it used to be.

Shuttered S.F. craft beer pioneer returns under new ownership The beloved 21st Amendment Brewery is back under the ownership of Philly-based Evil Genius Beer Company.

The beloved 21st Amendment Brewery is back under the ownership of Philly-based Evil Genius Beer Company.

The Rival Groups Waging an Expensive Battle Over America’s 250th Companies are getting hit up for money twice, as a bipartisan commission and a Trump-aligned group plan competing events.

Companies are getting hit up for money twice, as a bipartisan commission and a Trump-aligned group plan competing events.

Suddenly Everyone Wants a Tailor. They’re in Short Supply. Nordstrom, Men’s Warehouse and other brands are reviving an old-fashioned job.

Nordstrom, Men’s Warehouse and other brands are reviving an old-fashioned job. on.wsj.com/4titXNc

Trump to United and American: Don’t Merge The president said that combining major industry players could make companies lazy. Washington lawmakers have criticized the idea.

President Trump threw cold water on the idea of a merger between United Airlines and American Airlines, adding to Washington lawmakers’ dim view of a potential megadeal.

My Classmate Prince, the Rock Star What was Prince like in the seventh grade? Already a music prodigy.

Long before superstardom, Prince was an eccentric kid who led the band at Minneapolis Bryant Junior High.

"We all thought the Bryant band’s rendition of 'Shaft' was even better than the original."
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