Month: January 2026
January 25, 2026
Congress
Republicans start raising concerns about Minneapolis shooting
Most in the GOP are silent or backing the Trump administration, but a conspicuous few are speaking out.
January 25, 2026
Politics
Trump, Noem blast Dems Tim Walz and Jacob Frey for ‘inciting’ protesters like Alex Pretti
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faulted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for fueling the behavior in Minneapolis that preceded the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Secretary of...
January 25, 2026
Politics
Hochul demands removal of Noem, Border Patrol chief after killing of second anti-ICE protester
"Kristi Noem has forfeited her right to lead, and I'm calling on her to resign or Donald Trump to do the right thing and fire her,” New York's...
January 25, 2026
Congress
Eleanor Holmes Norton won’t seek reelection as DC delegate
The 88-year-old Democrat had been facing mounting calls to step down.
January 25, 2026
Politics
Governor Gavin Newsom mocked over anti-graffiti fail as vandals immediately tag ‘paint-proof’ walls
Gov. Gavin Newsom's $1 billion California beautification push is catching flak for its anti-graffiti efforts failing immediately after being put into place. Gov. Gavin Newsom's $1 billion California beautification...
January 25, 2026
Congress
Democrats are shying away from climate messaging. One of their own is fighting back.
There’s a schism within the Democratic Party about whether talking about climate change is the right message to win back control of Washington.
January 25, 2026
Congress
Trump’s return supercharges lobbying revenues
Firms with ties to the administration reaped windfalls, including one that saw a 350 percent revenue bump.
January 25, 2026
Politics
NYC homeless living high life under Mayor Mamdani’s new policies
The homeless have a new perk thanks to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: turndown service. The homeless have a new perk thanks to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: turndown service.
January 25, 2026
Politics
Senate Dems revolt against DHS funding bill amid Minneapolis chaos, hiking government shutdown risk
Senate Democrats are ready to break a fragile truce that would avert a partial government shutdown after a Minneapolis man was fatally shot by a border patrol agent Saturday. Senate...
January 25, 2026
Politics
Prince Harry fires back at Trump over NATO criticism: ‘I lost friends’ in Afghanistan
"I served there. I made lifelong friends there. And I lost friends there. The United Kingdom alone had 457 service personnel killed." "I served there. I made lifelong friends there. And...