Month: February 2025
February 27, 2025
Politics
Trump receives ‘unprecedented’ second state visit invitation from King Charles — and he’s already answered back
"This is really special. This has never happened before. This is unprecedented, and I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us," PM Starmer said, calling...
February 27, 2025
Politics
JD Vance tangles with British PM Starmer over ‘infringements on free speech’ in contentious Oval Office meeting
The vice president stood by his remarks in Germany earlier this month, at which he accused Europe of abandoning 'some of its most fundamental values.' The vice president stood...
February 27, 2025
Politics
Shocking Gallup survey finds 60% of Dems are anti-Israel — first time ever for major US political party
The Democrats have turned against the Jews in Israel. Only 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel while 60% have an unfavorable view, a new poll reveals....
February 27, 2025
Politics
Jewish advocacy group calls on DOJ to defund Columbia, Barnard for failing to protect students as violent anti-Israel protests rage: ‘Hostile and dangerous’
Advocacy group StopAntisemitism is urging the justice department to yank federal funding from Columbia University and Barnard College, arguing the elite schools have not done enough to protect Jewish...
February 27, 2025
Congress
GOP senators privately push Musk to coordinate more with Congress
Members of the Senate DOGE Caucus, returning from a White House meeting with Elon Musk Thursday afternoon, privately pushed for the billionaire to coordinate more with Congress on his...
February 27, 2025
Congress
Walz announcement clears way for Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race
Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement Wednesday that he would not run for an open Minnesota Senate seat has thawed a frozen field. Now, all eyes turn toward Democratic Rep. Angie...
February 27, 2025
Congress
Senate advances Linda McMahon’s nomination to lead Education Department
Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon is one step closer to being confirmed after her nomination cleared a key procedural vote Thursday. The full Senate advanced McMahon’s nomination in a...
February 27, 2025
Congress
DOGE cuts eyed for GOP spending bill, raising shutdown fears
The strategy could help satisfy hard-liners but alienate Democrats whose votes will be needed to fund the government.
February 27, 2025
Politics
FBI withheld ‘thousands of pages’ of Jeffrey Epstein docs, Pam Bondi says — and she’s demanding they be turned over
"There will be no withholdings or limitations to my or your access," the attorney general told FBI director Kash Patel. "There will be no withholdings or limitations to my...
February 27, 2025
Politics
CFPB drops slew of cases including against Capital One for allegedly cheating customers
The dismissals occurred while Trump's nominee to head the CFPB, Jonathan McKernan, was on Capitol Hill testifying before the Senate in a confirmation hearing. The dismissals occurred while Trump's nominee to head...