Riley Thompson

Digital News Reporter, National Politics | Based in Sacramento, California Riley Thompson writes about national politics, federal legislation, the presidency and the shifting policy debates shaping American life. Based in Sacramento, California, Thompson brings a West Coast perspective to coverage of Congress, the White House, immigration policy and major political decisions in Washington. Thompson studied journalism and public affairs in California and gained early newsroom experience covering student government, civic issues and public policy for college media. Riley joined the Florence News Journal team in March of 2025

Pennsylvania Gov. explodes, accuses Trump of fleecing taxpayers to enrich family and Jan. 6 rioters: “Unmatched corruption”

Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro turned a public appearance before a large crowd into a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, accusing the...

Sen. Cruz’s endorsement video triggers total revolt from Trump loyalists: “We are tired of you, you’ve failed conservatives”

Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz stepped into Texas’s Republican runoff season with a simple message, but the reaction that followed was anything but...

“He refuses to fight. Unacceptable.”: Rep. Luna blasts Sen. Thune for blocking Trump’s SAVE Act, seeks action

Florida - A fight over election legislation has opened a fresh rift inside the Republican Party, with Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna publicly turning...

Blanche admits ‘heavy evidence that 2020 race was rigged’ but stops short of guarantees: ”I can’t promise”

Florida - Todd Blanche, Trump’s personal attorney who helped him in numerous court cases like those in Florida and New York, stepped into one...

Sen. Cruz bipartisan victory turns into nightmare as ordinary Americans respond with brutal backlash: “Just a show”

Texas - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz tried to frame it as a rare moment of Washington fairness, a “massive bipartisan” step in a city...

“Dems must confront their own problem”: Sen. Fetterman rages on Dems as top PA judge dumps Democrats

Pennsylvania - Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is once again putting distance between himself and the Democratic Party’s left wing, arguing that the movement...

Sen. Adam Schiff branded ‘reprehensible pathological liar’ as he calls for DOJ takeover once Trump leaves office

California - California Sen. Adam Schiff is again placing himself at the center of a fight over the Department of Justice, warning that the...

“The government targeted me”: Florida Sen. Scott sounds alarm, FISA must require warrants or liberty dies

Florida - The fight over FISA has returned to Washington with a familiar warning from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida: the government should not...

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