Folded News

Tag: 2026

  • Governor Gavin Newsom issues statements regarding a threat of alleged Iranian drone attacks.

    On March 11, 2026, Gavin Newsom publicly addressed reports about a alledged Iran-linked drone threat and said, “As it relates to drone strikes, we have been aware of that information.” KCRA reported this as remarks he made on Wednesday while discussing California security coordination through the State Operations Center and Cal OES.

    On Facebook Newsom alerted:

    I am in constant coordination with security and intelligence officials, including with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, to monitor potential threats to California — including those tied to the conflict in the Middle East.

    While we are not aware of any imminent threats at this time, we remain prepared for any emergency in our state.

    The video was verified with the Govenrors press office

    “Hi Penelope – The Governor answered a question during a press conference he had earlier today. You can see it here around 38 min in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnYvHei70i8″ Diana Crofts-Pelayo – Newsom Press Team

    California is home to over 39.5 million people with a large coastal area stretching over 800 miles. Iran is 7,300 miles in distance from California. Iran’s longest-range documented ballistic missiles include the Khorramshahr-4, also known as the Kheibar, as well as other missiles in the Khorramshahr family. Publicly reported estimates place their operational range between roughly 2,000 and 3,000 kilometers. These are liquid-fueled systems designed to carry heavier warheads, and they have drawn particular attention for their reported ability to reduce detection and complicate interception. (Iran Watch)

    Senator Alex Padilla,

    “My office is aware of reports of potential Iranian retaliatory attacks on California communities and I remain in contact with local and state partners to ensure public safety. I’ve also requested additional information from Trump administration officials on federal efforts to counter any potential threats.”

  • Noem Out: Trump Fires DHS Secretary Following Disastrous Hearing and “Metro Surge” Fallout

    On March 5th, 2026, Trump issued a statement announcing that Kristi Noem would be leaving her position. Noem has been under fire for her mishandling of the deaths of two American citizens during the ICE operation “Metro Surge” that resulted in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. During the first year of Trump’s second term, Noem served as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, an agency that the American people strongly protested for its conduct on immigration policies.

    Noem came under the latest scrutiny during her congressional hearing. In the hearing, lawmakers asked Noem why she used $220 million in taxpayer money to fund an ad campaign she said Trump personally approved.

    Trump told Reuters on Thursday, “I never knew anything about the ad campaign.”

    A woman wearing a cowboy hat and a blue shirt is riding a brown horse in front of Mount Rushmore, with the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into the rocky landscape.
    Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem filming an ad at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, Oct. 2, 2025.
    Tia Dufour | DHS

    The most significant legal and political consequences revolve around Governor Noem’s testimony about her top aide, Corey Lewandowski. When questioned about whether Lewandowski had a role in approving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracts, she responded with a flat “No.” However, internal DHS records and ProPublica reports later revealed his signature on multimillion-dollar contract routing sheets. This has led to accusations that she lied under oath.

    Noem sparked a lively debate after her comments on two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, tragically shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Even amidst significant pushback and conflicting evidence, she stood firm in her stance, choosing not to apologize for calling them “domestic terrorists.”

    Noem has a legacy defined in mistrust and a lack of transparency for the American people, who have fought since the beginning of the second term of Donald Trump for accountability of ICE agents and internal policies.

  • Garden State or Frozen Tundra? NJ Digs Out from a thirty-year gap of a statewide snow emergency

    The last statewide state of emergency occurred in 1996. New Jersey has not seen snowfall totals like the February 2026 blizzard since 2021.

    The Garden State saw record snowfall over the weekend and into the early week beginning February 22nd, 2026, through Monday. Executive Order No. 45 was issued on January 8, 1996, for severe weather, terminating on January 13, 1996. Thirty years ago, the entire state was placed under a state of emergency due to blizzard warnings. Three decades later, the state is under extreme conditions with a majority of the state receiving at least fifteen inches of snow. Record-breaking numbers with some areas receiving over thirty inches. In 1996, the turnpike closed for the first time in its history. This time in 2026, crews worked around the clock to ensure everyone’s safety. With a ban on all travel except for essential workers, many used roadways to reach their jobs. Below is a photo of the Garden State Parkway near mile marker 83, with a crew clearing snow buildup and salting the roadways.

    Lyndhurst, NJ, saw 30.7 inches of snow, a record for the area. Many other parts of New Jersey saw power outages, with over 150,000 people without power, according to energy provider Jersey Central Power & Light. Over 2,000 flights have been cancelled since the storm began, causing chaos for travellers who need to travel for events such as family emergencies, work, and pleasure.

    Users on Threads submitted photos showing the magnitude of the storm.