Category: Politics
January 08, 2026
Politics
Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress — with path forward unclear: ‘Growing very frustrated’
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) told The Post he's ready to 'imminently' file a discharge petition if the bill doesn't go through regular order. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) told The...
January 08, 2026
Politics
House passes Obamacare subsidies, defying GOP leaders and putting pressure on Senate
The Affordable Care Act tax credits had expired on Dec. 31. The Affordable Care Act tax credits had expired on Dec. 31.
January 08, 2026
Politics
Newsom’s low-energy final speech was a blatant presidential-run precursor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out the blueprint for his likely presidential campaign in 2028 with a surprisingly low-energy speech Thursday in his final State of the State address....
January 08, 2026
Politics
Anthony D’Esposito to take on Rep. Laura Gillen in Round 3 match, GOP sources say
Former Long Island Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, recently confirmed as President Trump's inspector general at the Department of Labor, is all but certain to make a comeback to reclaim his...
January 08, 2026
Politics
NYC DSA assemblywoman and Mamdani ally Claire Valdez joins House race, promises ‘golden age’
The 36-year-old former union organizer promised to usher in “a golden age” of labor organizing as well as fighting “regime change” in Venezuela in her launch video for New...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Trump ‘surprised’ Mamdani ‘hit me’ on Venezuela — but praises NYC mayor’s ‘great personality’
President Trump said Thursday he was "surprised" New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized his Saturday raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. President Trump said Thursday he was...
January 08, 2026
Politics
JD Vance announces new assistant AG position focusing on fraud impacting taxpayer funds
Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that the Justice Department is creating a new assistant attorney general role to focus on nationwide fraud impacting taxpayer funds. Vice President JD...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Federal prosecutors launch new probe into NY AG Letitia James tied to longtime hairdresser: report
Investigators are looking into past financial transactions between the Democratic official and Iyesata Marsh. Investigators are looking into past financial transactions between the Democratic official and Iyesata Marsh.
January 08, 2026
Politics
House fails to override Trump’s veto of bipartisan water bill that rankled Boebert
Last month, Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term, spiking both those projects that cleared the two chambers of Congress unanimously. Last month, Trump issued the first...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Trump to consider adding a floor to West Wing as part of White House renovation plan
President Donald Trump is considering another addition to his White House renovation plan, this time to the West Wing, where the Oval Office is located. President Donald Trump is...