Category: Politics
January 27, 2026
Politics
JB Pritzker says US under Trump is worse than COVID-19 pandemic — where people died ‘in droves’
Gov. JB Pritzker said on the podcast "I've Had It" that the US under President Trump is "slightly worse" than the COVID pandemic amid the current political environment. Gov. JB Pritzker...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Bass tells Trump to turn up the heat on insurance industry in fight over ‘nightmare’ wildfire rebuild
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said President Trump lacks the authority to fast-track wildfire rebuilding efforts in her own backyard. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said President Trump lacks...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Trump EPA slams brakes on California’s costly trucking emissions standard
Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration will still be able to enforce the regulation for heavy-duty trucks registered in the Golden State. Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration will still be able to...
January 27, 2026
Politics
ACLU sues Trump admin for wrongful death of 2 Trinidadians killed in ‘narcoterrorist’ boat strikes
The families of two Trinidadian men killed in an Oct. 14 Operation Southern Spear boat strike are suing the Trump administration for wrongful death and extrajudicial killing, claiming they...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Trump addresses requests to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with one-word response
President Trump said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will not step down despite growing calls for her resignation. President Trump said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will not step...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Got the blues: NY, California will lose a combined 6 House seats after 2030, census figures analysis shows
By contrast, booming Texas and Florida would gain four seats apiece with rapid population growth, according to the network. By contrast, booming Texas and Florida would gain four seats...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Trump impeachment star witness Alexander Vindman kicks off Florida campaign for Senate
Alexander Vindman is an underdog attempting to dispatch GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, who took Secretary of State Marco Rubio's old seat earlier this year. Alexander Vindman is an underdog...
January 27, 2026
Politics
ICE Director Todd Lyons summoned to court, threatened with contempt in Minnesota
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons has been summoned to court on Friday after a Minnesota federal judge alleged the deportation chief defied legal orders. Immigration and...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Trump says Mamdani has ‘really good personality’ — but offers some tips
President Trump said Tuesday that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a "really good personality" — but said he needs to stop the city from "losing people" and...
January 27, 2026
Politics
Ilhan Omar to huddle with constituents in Minneapolis as chaos engulfs city
"Squad" Rep. Ilhan Omar is planning to trek to northern Minneapolis for her first town hall of the year there as chaos grips the city. "Squad" Rep. Ilhan Omar...