Month: January 2025
January 22, 2025
Politics
Disgraced ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez won’t get a new corruption trial — and holds out hope for Trump pardon
Disgraced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez won’t get a new trial based on an evidence snafu during jury deliberations, a Manhattan judge ruled. Disgraced former New Jersey Senator...
January 22, 2025
Politics
House approves revised Laken Riley Act, sending first major legislative win to Trump’s desk
The House of Representatives passed a Senate-revised version of the Laken Riley Act Wednesday, sending the first piece of significant legislation to President Trump's desk for his expected signature....
January 22, 2025
Politics
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller speaks out after being pardoned by Trump
Olympian Klete Keller, who was pardoned by president Donald Trump this week for his role in storming the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was overcome with emotion when...
January 22, 2025
Politics
Republicans buoyant about Trump drive 21% jump in satisfaction with state of US democracy, Gallup poll reveals
Republicans are so enthused with the re-election of President Trump that they've helped reverse a decades-long downward trend in overall satisfaction with how well American democracy is working. Republicans...
January 22, 2025
Politics
JD Vance awestruck during first visit to Oval Office, video from Speaker Mike Johnson shows: ‘This is incredible’
Vice President JD Vance looks mesmerized as he set foot inside the Oval Office for the first time on Tuesday, during a stunning moment captured on film. Vice President...
January 22, 2025
Politics
India offers to take back 18K illegal migrants from US while pushing to safeguard visas: report
India is reportedly seeking to entice the Trump administration to safeguard access to key visa programs for its citizens with an offer to repatriate some tens of thousands of...
January 22, 2025
Congress
Democrats’ immigration debate plays out inside Hispanic Caucus
It was the latest manifestation of an intense debate that has racked Democrats since the 2024 elections, where many blamed immigration and border issues for swinging the presidential and...
January 22, 2025
Congress
Trump’s budget pick is famous for defying Congress. GOP senators want to confirm him anyway.
It’s looking like "thumbs up" for Russ Vought in the Senate, where Republicans are preparing to confirm him to lead the White House budget office despite his reputation for...
January 22, 2025
Politics
Republicans praise Trump’s barrage of executive orders — and demand Congress codify them
President Trump kicked off his grand return to the Oval Office by signing an avalanche of executive orders on Monday that thrilled Republicans. But now GOP lawmakers in Congress are...
January 22, 2025
Politics
Trump’s Gen Z male appeal has liberal parents clashing with conservative sons: report
Liberal parents are now the ones clashing with their conservative sons after the election, according to a New York Times article published Sunday. Liberal parents are now the ones clashing with their...