Category: Politics
January 31, 2025
Politics
Chris Christie has fiery advice for NJ to fight congestion pricing: ‘Stop these projects’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy should use his influence at the Port Authority to block millions of dollars for New York projects to protest congestion pricing, says his predecessor,...
January 31, 2025
Politics
How Obama, Biden crackdowns spurred ‘debanking’ fiasco
Banks claim stringent regulations currently in place forced them to do so. Banks claim stringent regulations currently in place forced them to do so.
January 31, 2025
Politics
Vance reveals DOGE’s ‘most important’ undertaking: ‘I don’t even think it’s the cost savings’
The cost savings DOGE has identified less than two weeks into Trump’s second term, however, is not what has impressed the vice president most about the newly-minted department. The...
January 31, 2025
Politics
FCC chairman launches investigation into NPR and PBS over alleged airing of commercials
Carr, 46, explained that his specific concern is related to corporate underwriting announcements broadcast by NPR and PBS member stations, which may violate rules prohibiting public broadcasters from running...
January 31, 2025
Politics
Senate confirms former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Trump’s interior secretary
Burgum, 68, received bipartisan support from senators, who voted 78-18 to approve his Cabinet nomination. Burgum, 68, received bipartisan support from senators, who voted 78-18 to approve his Cabinet...
January 31, 2025
Politics
NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies jump as EMTs see staffing crunch
New Yorkers are in big trouble if seconds are the difference between life and death. Ambulance response times during life-threatening emergencies have skyrocketed, as the FDNY admits its having...
January 31, 2025
Politics
Marco Rubio declares Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal ‘is not a joke’
“This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land,” Rubio. “This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.” “This is not about...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Tulsi Gabbard defends ‘good judgment’ on Bashar al-Assad meeting, refuses to call Edward Snowden ‘traitor’ during hearing before skeptical GOPers
Gabbard is widely seen as the Trump nominee whose appointment is most likely to be rejected by the Senate. Gabbard is widely seen as the Trump nominee whose appointment...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Federal court rules ban on handgun sales to adults under age 21 is unconstitutional
A Louisiana lower court judge had upheld the 1968 statute barring firearm sales to 18-20-year-olds in late 2022. A Louisiana lower court judge had upheld the 1968 statute barring...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Saturday: ‘We don’t need what they have’
President Trump said Thursday that his plan for 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods is set to take effect this weekend — because "we don't need what they...