Philip Teresi

California's housing crisis demonstrates the limits of legislation by itself. Despite hundreds of housing-related laws, the state continues to struggle with high housing costs and insufficient supply. The author concludes that future success should be judged less by the number of bills passed and more by whether significantly more housing is actually built. 

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Alaska's Senate race has become famous for featuring multiple candidates named Dan Sullivan. The latest twist came when former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan endorsed incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over challenger Dan J. Sullivan, whose candidacy has sparked lawsuits, investigations, and allegations of voter-confusion tactics. The race remains one of the nation's most important Senate contests heading into November. 

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An unattended firearm belonging to an off-duty law enforcement officer was discovered by students Friday night during Buchanan High School's season-opening football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, raising serious concerns about safety and accountability.

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Dan Walters argues that Attorney General Rob Bonta's office excels at promoting lawsuits, investigations, and courtroom victories, but is much quieter when California loses cases or pays settlements. 

The California Supreme Court heard arguments on August 24, 2026, in a closely watched case involving Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of approximately 650,000 ballots following the November 2025 election. The dispute centers on whether a county sheriff had the legal authority to seize election materials as part of a criminal investigation. 

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a temporary victory to the Trump administration, allowing parts of President Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots to move forward while litigation continues. The order is aimed at increasing federal oversight of mail-ballot distribution ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. 

Recent threats and attacks involving government attorneys in Fresno have prompted a debate over workplace security. City Attorney Andrew Janz wants qualified attorneys with concealed-carry permits to be allowed to carry firearms inside municipal buildings, while opponents argue that adding weapons to government workplaces could increase risks rather than improve safety.

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The WSJ editorial reiterates its longstanding opposition to broad tariffs, arguing that recent court-ordered refunds demonstrate who actually paid the costs: American importers and, ultimately, many consumers. The paper maintains that trade wars generally inflict significant economic damage while delivering fewer benefits than their supporters promise. 

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed on Aug. 21, 2026, triggering a new escalation in the economic dispute between the two longtime allies. As a result, new 50% U.S. tariffs took effect on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and Canada announced retaliatory measures.

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The Daily Buzz Question: Would you be willing to pay more in taxes and accept lower Social Security and Medicare benefits to help reduce the national debt?

Philip reacts to a WSJ editorial that reiterates its longstanding opposition to broad tariffs. They are arguing that recent court-ordered refunds demonstrate who actually paid the costs: American importers and, ultimately, many consumers. The paper maintains that trade wars generally inflict significant economic damage while delivering fewer benefits than their supporters promise.

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Philip checks out the growing frustration with “ghost jobs” is prompting lawmakers to consider legislation requiring employers to be more transparent about whether they are actually hiring. Ghost jobs are job postings that remain online even when employers have little or no immediate intention of filling the position. 

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For now, the Supreme Court has not ruled on the legality of Trump's White House ballroom project. Chief Justice Roberts merely paused lower-court orders that would have halted construction. The ballroom's future now depends on how the full Supreme Court ultimately resolves the dispute over presidential authority and congressional control of federal property.

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A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that Oura overstated the accuracy of its AI-powered sleep-tracking features by suggesting its rings could deliver near-clinical sleep-stage analysis. Oura disputes the claims, but the case could have significant implications for how wearable-health companies market AI-generated wellness data in the future.

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Walmart received a massive $2.9 billion tariff refund following court rulings that invalidated major tariffs. The retailer says it will use much of that money to reduce prices for consumers, while warning that higher fuel costs and a softer spending environment are putting pressure on American households. 

The Chowchilla Police Department is asking residents not to act as unofficial crossing guards near local schools, even if their intentions are to help children cross safely. The department issued the warning in a Facebook statement after some community members reportedly began directing traffic and assisting students as the school year started.

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