Month: April 2025
April 23, 2025
Politics
Adrienne Adams endorsed by Letitia James in NYC mayoral race, giving Andrew Cuomo rival a boost
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the city's largest municipal workers' union, DC 37, both endorsed the current council speaker for New York City mayor on Wednesday afternoon....
April 23, 2025
Politics
Bessent says India will be first to make deal avoiding Trump tariffs — while China is ‘put to the side’
The Treasury secretary told reporters Wednesday that the US would not unilaterally reduce duties of up to 145% on imports from China. The Treasury secretary told reporters Wednesday that...
April 23, 2025
Politics
Jelly Roll receives pardon recommendation from Tennessee parole board: ‘I pray this goes through’
The rapper-turned-country singer wants to be able to travel internationally to perform and share his message of redemption, after spending time behind bars as a young person. The rapper-turned-country singer...
April 23, 2025
Politics
Congressional Dems’ support from young Americans hits new low with just 23% approval rating: poll
In 2017, early in Trump's first presidential term, congressional Democrats had an approval rating of 42% among Americans under 30. In 2017, early in Trump's first presidential term, congressional...
April 23, 2025
Congress
Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate
The No. 2 Democratic leader won't seek a sixth term representing Illinois.
April 23, 2025
Politics
Trump gives Zelensky dire warning on Russia-Ukraine war — accept peace or risk ‘losing the whole country’
"It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War," Trump went on. "He has nothing to boast about!" "It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that...
April 23, 2025
Politics
New spot for Old Glory as Trump announces self-funded change to White House
President Trump unveiled his latest plans to shake up the White House grounds on Wednesday — announcing he will pay for two large flagpoles. The president came out of...
April 23, 2025
Politics
Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he’s retiring after five terms: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’
The 80-year-old added that "a strong Democratic bench" would be "ready to serve" in his place -- without naming any immediate successors. The 80-year-old added that "a strong Democratic...
April 23, 2025
Politics
Here’s what Russia and Ukraine get in Trump’s ‘final offer’ peace deal
While Kyiv has been consistently open to President Trump's call for a full cease-fire, Russia has continually rejected the American peace proposals. While Kyiv has been consistently open to...
April 23, 2025
Politics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rips IMF over woke ‘mission creep’
“It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues,” Bessent said. “It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender,...