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Wes is a lifelong conservative residing in central California. He possesses extensive knowledge of political affairs in Washington, DC, as well as throughout the United States.

Stories by Wes Platt

46 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · Knoxville, Tennessee

    Tennessee halts Christa Pike execution after two injections, lawyers say

    Tennessee halted Christa Pike’s execution at a Nashville prison after two pentobarbital injections failed to stop her heartbeat, lawyers said.

  3. September 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · World

    What is known about the fatal beach-lounger dispute in Greece

  5. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    What the newly released FBI emails show about Trump, Musk and Grassley’s “Deep State” claims

  6. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Los Angeles

    Paramount’s California future is uncertain as merger fight intensifies

    Paramount weighs leaving Los Angeles amid a state antitrust fight over its $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger, putting local jobs at risk.

  7. August 2026

    15 stories: 12 explainers, 3 news stories

  8. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    What the ruling excluding Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s FBI statements means for the 9/11 case

  9. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles

    Honduran national arrested in Los Angeles on federal voter-registration charges

  10. Thu

    News: Election · Washington DC

    Missouri judge leaves GOP-backed congressional map in place for 2026 election

  11. Wed

    Explainer · Election · Michigan

    What sparked the Michigan Senate campaign dispute over a Ford truck video

    A Ford truck video posted by Republican Mike Rogers sparked a dispute in the Michigan Senate race after a Democratic aide criticized its imagery.

  12. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    What to know about the federal fraud case against Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena

  13. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · San Francisco

    What is known about the Martinez killing after Marcos Iriarte-Valdez’s release

  14. Mon

    Explainer · Food and Dining · United States

    Why cyclospora fears are sending shoppers to farmers markets for lettuce

    Following a July 2026 cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico, US shoppers are buying local lettuce at farmers markets.

  15. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Burger King retakes No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains as Wendy’s sales weaken

  16. Sun

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Santa Cruz

    Why Santa Cruz ended its contract with Flock license-plate cameras

  17. Fri

    Explainer · Election · Washington DC

    Lawsuit seeks to keep Maryland redistricting measure off November ballot

    Maryland Republicans and a watchdog group filed a lawsuit to block a redistricting constitutional amendment from the November ballot.

  18. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · New York City

    NYPD investigates vandalism after masked man damages Virgin Mary statue at Queens church

  19. Thu

    Explainer · Military · World

    What is known about the deadly drone explosion at a Russian Black Sea beach

  20. Sun

    News: Real Estate · Diablo Valley

    California Forever Seeks Fast-Track Approval for Solano Shipyard Plan

  21. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · Idaho

    Multiple people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant; suspected gunman found dead

  22. Sun

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Florida

    What happened when a crowd blocked I-75 in Florida and a BMW allegedly fled at 140 mph

    Florida Highway Patrol arrested four people after an alleged street takeover blocked I-75 in Thonotosassa and a BMW fled troopers at 140 mph.

  23. July 2026

    20 stories: 8 explainers, 12 news stories

  24. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · San Francisco, California

    Apple launches iPhone, Mac and Watch leasing through Klarna in the U.S.

  25. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington

    What Washington Costco shoppers need to know about the $14 million email settlement

  26. Tue

    News: Health · Santa Cruz, California

    16-year-old lifeguard pulls boy from heavy surf at Santa Cruz beach, video shows

  27. Sat

    Explainer · Travel · Bozeman, Montana

    What to know after a Yellowstone bison attack sent a Bozeman man to surgery

    A July 10 bison attack at Yellowstone National Park left a visitor with multiple fractures requiring surgery in Bozeman, officials report.

  28. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · World

    Why a Michelin-starred chef in Seoul is facing jail over ants in dessert

  29. Thu

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, leaves without damage

  30. Tue

    Explainer · Health · United States

    CDC flags third gastrointestinal outbreak in two months on Alaska cruise ship National Geographic Sea Bird

    The CDC flagged a July 10-15 Alaska voyage on Lindblad Expeditions' National Geographic Sea Bird, marking its third illness outbreak in two months.

  31. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department final rule can cut off federal aid for low-earning college programs

  32. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Texas dentist arrested after 4-year-old dies during dental procedure, investigators say

  33. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Florida planned execution of 74-year-old inmate convicted in 1982 killing of Patricia Gifford

  34. Mon

    News: Environment · United States

    Silverwood Lake algae advisory closes swim beaches in Hesperia, limiting water recreation for visitors

  35. July 2026 continues on page 2 with 9 more stories.