Year: 2025
January 16, 2025
Congress
Freedom Caucus pushes two-step reconciliation proposal, countering Johnson’s plan
The House Freedom Caucus is pushing against Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to pass major GOP priorities. The ultra-conservative group made their preference for a two-step reconciliation plan official on...
January 16, 2025
Politics
US will face ‘crushing’ $4T tax increase if Congress doesn’t back Trump’s economic agenda: Treasury sec nominee Scott Bessent
Americans will face a “crushing” $4 trillion tax increase, the largest in history, if Congress doesn’t back Donald Trump’s economic agenda, and ensure the dollar remains the world’s reserve...
January 16, 2025
Politics
NYC mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer sets ambitious goal of hiring 3K cops: ‘We need to make people feel safe’
The pro-law enforcement platform from the city's former comptroller comes in a 12-page safety plan shared with The Post, spelling out how Stringer plans to address the general unease...
January 16, 2025
Politics
CNN pundit Scott Jennings goes absolutely nuclear on Biden’s ‘farce’ of a farewell speech — and he’s not alone
The former George W. Bush administrator was mystified to see the president take a victory lap about his administration's accomplishments despite the octogenarian's record-low popularity. The former George W....
January 16, 2025
Politics
Denmark’s prime minister speaks to business leaders following Trump’s Greenland threat
Denmark is home to companies like Novo Nordisk, Lego and Pandora. Denmark is home to companies like Novo Nordisk, Lego and Pandora.
January 16, 2025
Congress
Why Can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune Just Get Along?
With Donald Trump's agenda at stake, the top Republican leaders are divided on fundamental questions of strategy.
January 16, 2025
Congress
Dems press Garland to release report on Trump charges
House Judiciary Committee Democrats are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland, in his final days in office, to release special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling and...
January 16, 2025
Politics
President-elect says he doesn’t want referrals for anyone who’s worked for Pence, Haley and others ‘suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome’
Trump, 78, touted in Truth Social post that he’s already hired “over 1,000 people” for roles in his incoming administration that are “outstanding in every way” before shedding light...
January 16, 2025
Politics
Biden sits on pillow to boost himself up during farewell address
Photos taken from just outside the Oval Office show the 82-year-old commander in chief with the small cushion wedged between the presidential rump and the seat of the seemingly...
January 16, 2025
Congress
Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams
The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.