Month: June 2025
June 10, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: GOP eyes cuts to Trump’s tax promises
Senate Finance Republicans are increasingly looking to dial back key items on President Donald Trump’s tax policy wish list. And it’s pitting them against the architect of the House-passed...
June 10, 2025
Politics
RFK Jr. ousts every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sensationally ousted every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Biden-appointed group that made recommendations on the necessity and use of...
June 10, 2025
Politics
Washington Post media critic admits failure in scrutinizing Biden coverage after ‘Where’s Jackie’ gaffe
Erik Wemple wrote a scathing piece calling out the media's lack of self-reflection. Erik Wemple wrote a scathing piece calling out the media's lack of self-reflection.
June 10, 2025
Politics
113 House Democrats vote against GOP resolution denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Colorado
Democrats fumed over language in the resolution expressing “gratitude to law enforcement, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland.” Democrats fumed over language in the...
June 10, 2025
Politics
Trump admin sanctions El Chapo’s sons and offers $10 million reward for their capture
“Los Chapitos is a powerful, hyperviolent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel at the forefront of fentanyl trafficking into the United States,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. “Los Chapitos is...
June 10, 2025
Politics
NY auctions off unused decorative lights in $100 million Cuomo boondoggle
In an extraordinary fire sale, the state Power Authority is auctioning off unused decorative bridge lights -- putting an end to a $106 million light show boondoggle championed by...
June 09, 2025
Politics
Rep. Mark Green announces retirement from Congress for ‘private sector opportunity’ before end of term
Rep. Mark Green said he is leaving Congress for the private sector after the House votes again on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in the coming weeks Rep....
June 09, 2025
Health Care
RFK Jr. to fire all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
The HHS secretary announced his plans in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece Monday afternoon. The HHS secretary announced his plans in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece Monday...
June 09, 2025
Congress
Democratic senator seeks guardrails as Trump deploys troops to LA
President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles in response to protests is driving a new push in Congress to rein in presidential power. Sen. Richard Blumenthal...
June 09, 2025
Congress
House to make fixes to GOP megabill to avoid ‘fatal’ ruling with Senate parliamentarian
House Republicans will try to fix issues with their megabill in the Rules Committee this week based on provisions the Senate parliamentarian has identified as non-compliant with the chamber’s...