Month: May 2025
May 13, 2025
Congress
GOP leaders snubbed the hard right on Medicaid. They’re vowing to fight back.
Fierce pushback from hospitals and clinics are also weighing on Republicans ahead of a marathon markup.
May 13, 2025
Health Care
Wellness CEO files ethics complaint against top RFK Jr. adviser
An internal MAHA battle is breaking out between an HHS employee who co-founded a health care payments company and a CEO of a rival company. An internal MAHA battle...
May 12, 2025
Politics
US rakes in record $16B in customs duties in April from Trump tariffs
Overall, the US government posted a $258 billion budget surplus for April, up 23%, or about $49 billion, from a year earlier. Overall, the US government posted a $258 billion budget...
May 12, 2025
Politics
Energy company threatens to pull plug on wind farm off Long Island shore as Trump review sparks $50M a week in losses
A Norwegian-based energy company said it will have to scrap a controversial wind power project off the coast of New York "within days" -- and thousands of jobs that...
May 12, 2025
Politics
RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and ‘infectious pathogens’
RFK Jr. is seen completely submerged in the Rock Creek's fecal bacteria polluted waters in a Mother's Day photograph shared by the HHS secretary. RFK Jr. is seen completely...
May 12, 2025
Education
Student attacked by 2 teens on Broward County school bus
A vicious attack on a Broward County school bus was captured on camera last week. A student is seen in the video being pummeled by two other teenagers last...
May 12, 2025
Politics
NYC lawmakers of both parties urge Trump admin to step in, tackle sanctuary laws
The Council's Common Sense Caucus penned a letter to US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday seeking "assistance in an urgent public safety matter" and to take legal action...
May 12, 2025
Politics
House tax plan triples SALT deduction cap to $30K — but New York GOPers say it’s not enough
Draft legislation circulated by the House Ways and Means Committee would raise the current cap to $30,000 on individuals with taxable annual income of $400,000 or fewer. Draft legislation...
May 12, 2025
Congress
Crockett and Mfume both plow ahead with House Oversight bids
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is telling fellow House Democrats she plans to run for her party's Oversight Committee slot, plowing ahead with a bid after wavering last week, according to...
May 12, 2025
Politics
Israel gives Hamas fresh ultimatum to avoid bloody Gaza invasion – release half the hostages: ‘Don’t have a lot of time’
"Israel is preparing a major operation in Gaza — we are not hiding it. We have ... the troops ready," Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters at the UN. "Israel...