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Illegal immigrants in California homeless shelters allegedly received taxpayer-funded sex change procedures through the state's Medi-Cal program.

The race for the California governor's office has been reset after Eric Swalwell, the disgraced former congressman, made his embarrassing exit.

Republicans have kept the top spot and tied for second in the newest Emerson poll, while a billionaire has seized the top spot among Democrats.

'Our lead is growing, momentum is building...time for Republicans to UNITE.'

Republican Steve Hilton, the former Fox News host, has the support of 17% of respondents, while Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco garnered 14% in the poll.

Tom Steyer also received support from 14% of respondents, shooting him up to the top spot among Democrats.

Tied for fourth place with 10% each are former Rep. Katie Porter and former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, both Democrats.

Becerra appeared to gain the most from Swalwell's exit. He increased in support by 7%, while others gained 4% or less.

However, 23% of respondents continue to be undecided. If a sizeable portion of the undecideds choose one candidate, it could drastically change the race since the top two vote-getters in the June 2 primary, regardless of party, will advance to the general election.

Hilton called on Republicans in California to coalesce behind his campaign.

"Our lead is growing, momentum is building...time for Republicans to UNITE so we stop the calamity of Steyer v Porter in the general," he posted on social media.

Swalwell had been the front-runner among Democrats but was besieged by numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women. He has denied the allegations but nevertheless dropped out of the gubernatorial campaign and resigned from his seat in the U.S. Congress.

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Also in the Emerson poll, Californians cited the economy as their top concern at 40%, with housing affordability their second-most important issue at 20%. Immigration tied for fourth place, with only 6% saying it's a top concern.

Steyer has been battered by the revelation that a hedge fund he founded invested in several immigration detention centers before he made abolishing ICE one of his campaign pledges. He called the episode a "mistake."

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Rep. Eric Swalwell’s sudden political death was no accident, but a strategic hit job by an unethical California Democratic Party and its media enablers. “Swalwell was pushed out for strategic purposes,” says investigative journalist Peter Schweizer.

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Ex-NBA player and coach Damon Jones is reportedly changing his plea to guilty on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering charges.

Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus defended President Donald Trump in a recent interview, saying that leading the country "is a tough job," adding that he prays for the United States and "for our president."

The post Watch–Billy Ray Cyrus Defends Trump: Leading the Country ‘Is a Tough Job,’ ‘I Pray for Our President’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Congressional Republicans weigh a skinny reconciliation bill for DHS funding as senators clash over adding Iran war costs and other legislative items.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris fuels 2028 presidential speculation with visits to South Carolina, a crucial Democratic primary voting state.

A bill from Sen. Josh Hawley would bar members of Congress convicted of sex crimes from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions after leaving office.

Kate Major Lohan was arrested in Texas for allegedly attacking Michael Lohan, reportedly punching him and giving him a bloody nose at her home.

Baseball wants to "let the kids play," but Danny Kanell and Kirk Herbstreit think things may have gone too far.

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American teachers' unions are notorious for political meddling, holding schools hostage, and transforming children into leftist foot soldiers.

Idaho decided that not one more dollar of taxpayer funds should go toward supporting such radical organizations — then on April 10, it made that prohibition law.

'That's just restoring neutrality.'

House Bill 516a, which was introduced in January, prohibits school districts — including specially chartered districts — or their agents or representatives from using or authorizing the use of taxpayer funds to support teachers' unions.

They may not, for instance,

• deduct dues, fees, fines, or contributions from the pay of a professional employee on behalf of a union;
• increase a teacher's compensation in order that the difference or some part of it could be used to pay toward teachers' union or affiliate dues;
• provide more personal or contact information of a teacher to a teachers' union than permitted under state law;
• require an employee to meet, communicate, or listen to a teachers' union or its affiliate;
• distribute union communications or membership solicitations;
• contribute funds or blow money on behalf of a union or its affiliate; and
• provide, except in certain cases, any form of compensation or paid leave to a public employee so they can partake in union activities.

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Individuals who knowingly violate this law can be fined up to $1,500, unless he or she is a re-offender, in which case the fine is increased to $2,500.

The bill was passed in a 59-10 vote in the state House, passed by the state Senate on April 1 in a 20-14 vote, and ratified by Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) on April 10. The law takes effect on July 1.

Little noted, "While local and state teachers' associations do important work, they remain private organizations that currently receive taxpayer-funded support not extended to other private entities. House Bill 516a addresses that imbalance."

The governor did, however, express some concern that the new law contains language that may "lead to increased scrutiny of a teacher's actions purely based on their affiliation with their local association" and have a "chilling effect on school districts' ability to collaborate with their local association on professional development and charitable work in the community."

Layne McInelly, president of the Idaho Education Association, which endorsed Little ahead of the 2018 election, is less than thrilled about the new law.

McInelly claimed that the governor "ignored his better angels, signed this terrible bill into law," and somehow left students and teachers "worse off."

Maxford Nelsen, director of research at the Freedom Foundation, told Center Square, "By getting school districts out of this business of using taxpayer funds, collect union dues and prop up teachers' union activity — that's just restoring neutrality."

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Conservatives erupted after Minnesota Democrats voted to block a Republican-led impeachment investigation into Gov. Tim Walz over alleged fraud.

Pope Leo denounced people who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain" during a Cameroon speech.

A suspended South African police chief's testimony at the Madlanga Commission corruption inquiry was interrupted by a tissue stuck to his forehead.

Iranian authorities are moving forward with the execution of four protesters, including the first woman sentenced to death in connection with the ongoing anti-regime demonstrations. This development follows a harrowing year in which the Islamic Republic carried out or handed down death sentences to at least 1,600 individuals.