Month: August 2025
August 25, 2025
Politics
Ukrainians hail Trump envoy as ‘St. Kellogg’ — thankful Putin dares not attack Kyiv while he’s there
US envoy to Ukraine Gen. Keith Kellogg was welcomed to Kyiv with cheers of “St. Kellogg!” over the weekend — as his presence ensured a rare peace, since the...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Trump open to DOJ probe into former NJ Gov. Chris Christie over Bridgegate scandal: ‘Got away with murder’
“Look, Chris is a slob, everybody knows it,” Trump said at the White House on Monday. “I know Chris better than anybody in the room. I always felt he...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls Trump ‘wanna be dictator’ as he rails against White House plans to deploy National Guard to Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused President Trump of being a “wannabe dictator” in a fiery speech railing against White House plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago. Illinois...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be deported — for now — after ICE planned to send alleged MS-13 gangbanger to Uganda, judge rules
“Today, ICE law enforcement arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia and are processing him for deportation,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. “Today, ICE law enforcement arrested Kilmar Abrego...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Trump claims ‘good conversation’ with Putin since Monday talks — but no details on Ukraine meeting as Russia keeps striking: ‘It’s tough’
Trump is urging Putin to meet Zelensky face-to-face for the first time since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022. Trump is urging Putin to meet Zelensky face-to-face for...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Trump rethinks sending feds to ‘killing field’ Chicago after mayor resists: ‘Want to be asked to go’
"Chicago is a killing field right now," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Monday morning. "Chicago is a killing field right now," Trump told reporters in the Oval...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Trump signs orders cracking down on cashless bail, slapping federal charges on DC suspects
New York scrapped bail for most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies in 2019 — and allowed judges to consider the offender’s financial situation when making bond determinations. New York scrapped...
August 25, 2025
Politics
House GOPers probing ‘disturbing allegations’ that DC officials ‘manipulated’ crime data
WASHINGTON — House Republicans launched an investigation Monday into "disturbing allegations" that Washington, DC officials tampered with the District's crime data. WASHINGTON — House Republicans launched an investigation Monday...
August 25, 2025
Politics
Trump signs executive order banning flag burning —warns those who desecrate flag will get a year in jail
The Department of Justice will be tapped to probe incidents of flag-burning. The Department of Justice will be tapped to probe incidents of flag-burning.
August 25, 2025
Congress
Grassley defends ‘blue slips’ amid latest Trump criticism
The Judiciary Committee chair, and his fellow Republicans, have so far brushed off pressure from the president to nix the long-standing practice.