Category: Politics
October 08, 2025
Politics
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign pays $28K to local Democratic Socialists of America for ‘texting’
Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s campaign paid the local branch of the Democratic Socialists of America more than $28,000 – days after group leaders boasted about their influence over the...
October 08, 2025
Politics
IRS to furlough nearly half its workforce over government shutdown — days before extended deadline for filing taxes
The news comes after President Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to fund federal operations, and the government shutdown has entered its second week, with no discernible endgame in sight. The news comes...
October 08, 2025
Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson rejects standalone bill to pay US troops, adds feds ‘should’ get back pay as shutdown drags on
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) rejected voting on a standalone bill to fund US military members' salaries Wednesday, as the federal government shutdown entered its second week. House Speaker...
October 08, 2025
Politics
Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones cancels fundraiser after scandal, signaling crisis in Dem’s campaign: report
The fundraiser was to be held at author David Baldacci's home. The fundraiser was to be held at author David Baldacci's home.
October 08, 2025
Politics
Trump says JB Pritzker belongs ‘in jail’ as Illinois gov accuses prez of ‘dementia’ in latest war of words
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers! Governor Pritzker also!" Trump said. "Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to...
October 08, 2025
Politics
Inside the Hunter Biden-linked proposal to sell off land around the US Embassy in Romania
The deal, which came about after Biden had already left office, was floated in an apparent attempt to convince Romanian prosecutors to drop the real estate fraud case against...
October 08, 2025
Politics
Ex-FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to perjury, obstruction charges; trial set for Jan. 5.
Comey is expected to plead not guilty to the charges, which were brought by Trump's former personal attorney, Lindsey Halligan, who was installed last month. Comey is expected to plead not guilty...
October 08, 2025
Politics
Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins crowded Tennessee primary in battle for vacant House seat
A candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won a GOP special election primary for a vacant congressional seat in Tennessee. A candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won a GOP special...
October 08, 2025
Politics
California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter tries to storm out of CBS interview after meltdown over Trump question
California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter snapped and tried to storm out of an interview. California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter snapped and tried to storm out of an interview.
October 08, 2025
Politics
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli face off in final NJ governor debate as polls tighten dramatically
All eyes will be on the final verbal faceoff between Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli Wednesday evening, as polls show a rapidly tightening gubernatorial race — something...