Joel B. Pollak

Joel B. Pollak

Articles by Joel B. Pollak

Pollak: Why Trump Needs a ‘California Czar’

President Donald Trump should appoint a “California czar” — a special adviser who helps him sort out all of the problems with the Golden State, from wildfire recovery, to water management, to building ahead of the Olympics.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump talk with Los Angeles firefighters as

San Diego Migrant Shelters Close After Trump Border Crackdown

San Diego County’s system of migrant shelters is shutting down, thanks to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration at the border, which has halted the flow of migrants from around the world via Central America.

People wait their turn in an intake and processing office at a migrant shelter run by Cath

NYT: Trump’s War on California Has Begun

President Donald Trump has begun his war against Democrat-dominated, left-wing California, according to the New York Times, enacting six policies against the state in the space of just 24 hours last week.

President Donald Trump talks with California Gov. Gavin Newsom after arriving on Air Force

After the Fire: Will California Turn Red in 2026?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is preparing to run for president in 2028. But there is speculation that after the recent fires in L.A. a Republican might have a chance to replace him when he is termed out in 2026.

California Governor Gavin Newsom at the Vogue World: Hollywood Announcement at Chateau Mar

L.A. Brings Back the Death Penalty — in Theory

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman officially reinstated the death penalty for the most serious crimes on Tuesday — though a state moratorium imposed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019 remains in effect.

The Associated Press

Huckabee Stands Up to Hollering Protesters, Senator Van Hollen

Former Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas defended his record and endured hollering protesters from the gallery, as well as hostile questions from Sen. Chris van Hollen (D-MD), during his confirmation hearing Tuesday for the post of U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

Mike Huckabee