California assembly member Carl DeMaio joins Stuart Varney to discuss rampant fraud in California under Governor Gavin Newsom and the proposed mileage tax on drivers to fund state programs.
By J.R. Dunn It seems that California has commenced on yet another end run around the Constitution with the “Stop Nick Shirley” act,
On the August 20, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob Schmitt examines the latest headlines and key developments drawing attention across the political landscape. Featured guests include Abel Maldonado, Carl Demaio, Peter Navarro, Senator Jim Banks, Bethany Mandel, Evita Duffy, Ed Henry and Rick Leventhal.
A proposed California measure would bar others from posting information about providers of immigration services.
California Democrats have voted for a highly controversial law that would clamp down on citizen journalists exposing fraud and abuse. Dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" by Assemblyman Carl DeMaio (R), the new law (AB 2624) would have a chilling effect on free speech, silencing citizen journalists and protecting taxpayer-funded organizations from public scrutiny. The post Dems Push ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ to Silence Citizen Journalists Exposing Fraud. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Instead of clamping down on fraud , California Democrats are going after the citizen journalists exposing it. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: California Democrats have voted for a highly controversial law that would clamp down on citizen journalists exposing fraud and abuse. Dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act”—in reference to the citizen journalist who exposed the Somali daycare fraud scandal in Minnesota—by Assemblyman Carl DeMaio (R), the new law (AB 2624) would have a chilling effect on free speech, silencing citizen journalists and protecting taxpayer-funded organizations from public scrutiny. DETAIL: AB 2624 would empower organizations providing services to migrants to demand the removal of video evidence of misconduct,…Open
On the April 2, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob breaks down the day’s top headlines as major political stories continue to develop. Featured guests include Carl Demaio, Katie Zacharia, Richard Grenell, Ed Henry and Matt Schlapp.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is expected to drop his bid for reelection just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The development shakes up the race for his seat significantly, with another Republican ally of Issa's reportedly filing to run instead. - Issa's website was recently changed to display his PAC's logo rather than that of his campaign, Punchbowl News reported . - Issa has maintained publicly that he is running for reelection. A campaign spokesperson declined to comment on whether Issa is retiring. State of play: Issa's reelection prospects were thrown into doubt last year after California voters approved redrawing the state's…
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is expected to drop his bid for reelection just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The development shakes up the race for his seat significantly, with another Republican ally of Issa's reportedly filing to run instead. - Issa's website was recently changed to display his PAC's logo rather than that of his campaign, Punchbowl News reported . - Issa has maintained publicly that he is running for reelection. A campaign spokesperson declined to comment on whether Issa is retiring. State of play: Issa's reelection prospects were thrown into doubt last year after California voters approved redrawing the state's…Open