Year: 2025
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...
May 12, 2025
Congress
Hill leaders question Trump’s attempted Library of Congress takeover
Top congressional leaders are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s attempt to replace to Library of Congress leaders, with the dispute over presidential powers over the institution leaving its...
May 12, 2025
Politics
Dozens of Afrikaners land in US after Trump offers refuge from ‘genocide’
President Trump accused South Africa of engaging in "genocide" against the white minority there, while defending his administration's acceptance of refugees from the beleaguered country. President Trump accused South...
May 12, 2025
Politics
House Republicans unveil $900B in spending cuts for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill, escalating messy Medicaid fight
House Republicans unveiled a highly anticipated plan to slash roughly $900 billion in spending over a decade, including by imposing work requirements on Medicaid, to help pay for President...