Month: April 2025
April 11, 2025
Politics
Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
The Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, filling the position almost two months after...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions on Mexico for ‘stealing’ water from Texas farmers
In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump proclaimed that Mexico owes Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty, though Mexico was violating their...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Three senators lead effort to ban Chinese-owned GNC from military installations over spying concerns
At North Carolina’s Fort Bragg, four GNC stores service 53,700 troops, nearly 10% of the US Army. At North Carolina’s Fort Bragg, four GNC stores service 53,700 troops, nearly...
April 11, 2025
Politics
NJ DA Alina Habba to open investigation into Gov. Murphy over state’s refusal to assist ICE
Acting US District Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is opening an investigation into Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy over his order for state law enforcement to refrain...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Stefanik ‘honored’ to be named chairwoman of House GOP leadership after UN nomination withdrawal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday tapped New York congresswoman to serve as the chairwoman of House GOP leadership, a senior position focused on strategy, communications and “executing...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Pelosi was already ‘startled’ by Biden’s cognitive decline when she slammed WSJ report on his mental acuity: book
"He was not the same Joe Biden," Pelosi reportedly told a friend of the then-president's condition after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom award during a May 2024 White...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Elon Musk touts $150B in savings in FY2026 — after claiming DOGE could cut $1T
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk celebrated the cost-saving success at a Cabinet meeting Thursday, despite the $150 billion figure being a far cry from the gargantuan $1 trillion he promised...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Supreme Court rules Trump admin must ‘facilitate’ return of wrongfully deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia
In a unanimous decision, the high court left part of Biden-appointed Maryland District Court Judge Paula Xinis’ order in effect but remanded the case back to her for the...
April 11, 2025
Politics
Gretchen Whitmer angers Dems with Trump meeting at White House ‘F—ing disaster’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is under fire from fellow Democrats after appearing alongside President Donald Trump during a White House signing ceremony. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is under fire...
April 11, 2025
Politics
RFK Jr. announces HHS will undertake ‘massive testing and research effort’ to find the cause of autism – by September
Kennedy said the effort will be completed by September and involve hundreds of scientists. Kennedy said the effort will be completed by September and involve hundreds of scientists.