Tuesday

17-03-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2025

Trump denies knowing ‘Shylock’ was antisemitic slur after using it at rally: ‘Never heard it that way’

President Trump on Friday denied knowing that the word "Shylock" is seen as an antisemitic slur after using it at a rally in Iowa while extolling the tax perks...

Trump begins rolling out ‘reciprocal’ tariffs of up to 70%: ‘We’re giving them a bargain’

President Trump said he’ll begin rolling out “reciprocal” tariffs Friday on countries that have yet to reach a tentative deal with his team — with the new US trade...

Elon Musk teases plans for ‘America Party’ after fury over Big, Beautiful Bill Act

The billionaire said a potential third party would "laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts." The billionaire said a potential third party...

Political commenator says US is the ‘bad guy on world stage,’ should face international sanctions

Elie Mystal urges international sanctions on the US, calling it a 'rogue state.' Elie Mystal urges international sanctions on the US, calling it a 'rogue state.'

From spaceports to venture capitalists, tailored tax breaks add billions to megabill

GOP lawmakers said the provisions provided needed economic relief for some industries, while they took fire from deficit hawks.

Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary Avi Small resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

Avi Small officially submitted his letter of resignation Friday after being suspended pending an investigation into at least one sexual-harassment complaint against him. Avi Small officially submitted his letter...

Speaker Johnson teases more proposed budget legislation after passing One Big Beautiful Bill

"There's likely to be a second and third reconciliation bill that would not be as significant" as the megabill that passed Thursday. "Obviously, we may have to clean up...

Megabill hits health care for immigrants, including legal ones, hard

President Donald Trump has targeted undocumented immigrants, but the GOP bill will bar those who played by the rules from subsidized care, too. President Donald Trump has targeted undocumented...

Zelensky says he’s ‘grateful for all the support’ after Trump call — following heavy Russian bombardment

Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and admitted he "didn't make any progress." Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and admitted he "didn't...

Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Putin after call: ‘I don’t think he’s looking to stop’

During the roughly hour-long call, Moscow's ruler stated that his country "will not back down" from the "goals" of its invasion, according to a Kremlin readout. During the roughly...