Year: 2025
May 14, 2025
Politics
House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
One House panel was interrupted by protesters, several of whom were in wheelchairs, chanting, “No cuts to Medicaid.” One House panel was interrupted by protesters, several of whom were...
May 14, 2025
Politics
Andrew Cuomo holds massive lead in NYC mayor primary, but Zohran Mamdani has edge with Dems under 45: poll
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo is on track to win the Democratic primary for mayor, according to a new survey released Wednesday -- a month before early voting begins for the...
May 14, 2025
Politics
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says NJ Dems involved in Newark ICE center fracas should be censured: ‘This was committing felonies’
“They don't deserve to be in the House,” Noem said of the New Jersey lawmakers involved in the incident. “They should be censured by it.” “They don't deserve to...
May 14, 2025
Congress
House ethics watchdog now open for business
The board of the nonpartisan, quasi-independent Office of Congressional Conduct has been at last been appointed after the longest delay in its history.
May 14, 2025
Politics
Saudis roll out the red carpet for fast-food loving Trump with mobile McDonald’s
Trump worked the fryer, drive-thru window during campaign stop at Pennsylvania McDonald's in October. Trump worked the fryer, drive-thru window during campaign stop at Pennsylvania McDonald's in October.
May 13, 2025
Congress
House Republicans move closer to SALT deal, Johnson says
Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s closer to ending a politically charged standoff over a key tax provision that is one of the major hang-ups standing in the way of...
May 13, 2025
Politics
Trump says $400M jet from Qatar is more ‘impressive’ than outdated Air Force One : ‘Why wouldn’t I accept a gift?’
"We’re the United States of America – I believe that we should have the most impressive plane," Trump said. "We’re the United States of America – I believe that...
May 13, 2025
Politics
EPA chief Lee Zeldin to kill car feature ‘everyone hates’
"EPA approved it, and everyone hates it, so we’re fixing it," Zeldin declared. "EPA approved it, and everyone hates it, so we’re fixing it," Zeldin declared.
May 13, 2025
Congress
Jeffries warns against arresting New Jersey Democrats involved in immigration protest
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Republicans and federal law enforcement against sanctioning or arresting three Democratic New Jersey lawmakers who were involved in a tense immigration protest. “They’ll...
May 13, 2025
Education
2025 Miami-Dade Public Schools principal of the year receives new car
The Miami-Dade Public Schools Principal of the Year for 2025 has received a brand-new car. Walter C. Hall, from Leisure City K-8 Center, won the District’s Principal of the...