Category: Politics
February 06, 2026
Politics
Olympic fans urged to ‘be respectful’ to US officials, athletes at opening ceremony
"I hope that the opening ceremony is seen by everyone as an opportunity to be respectful of each other," IOC President Kirsty Coventry told reporters. "I hope that the...
February 06, 2026
Politics
How Scott Bessent could help Kevin Warsh get confirmed as Fed chairman
Warsh doesn't want to anger the man who appointed him – and who could make his job a living hell if he doesn't cut rates. Warsh doesn't want to...
February 06, 2026
Politics
Americans again warned to ‘leave Iran now’ as Oman hosts indirect talks on Tehran’s nukes
The US has advised its citizens to leave Iran since the Shiite regime brutally crushed widespread demonstrations early last month. The US has advised its citizens to leave Iran...
February 06, 2026
Politics
All 19 NY House Dems — including AOC — back Kathy Hochul for re-election
The mass backing came ahead of Friday's state party convention in Syracuse, where Hochul is expected to be easily renominated over Lt. Gov Antonio Delgado. The mass backing came...
February 06, 2026
Politics
David Zaslav dodged an awkward antitrust hearing on Capitol Hill — but he may get called again
Wall Street executives said the grilling foreshadows a tough review from Trump's DOJ antitrust division and a possible lawsuit to block the deal. Wall Street executives said the grilling...
February 06, 2026
Politics
AOC-backed Dem holds narrow lead in special NJ House primary to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill
A former top campaign aide to democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders held a slim lead early Wednesday in the special Democratic primary to replace New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill...
February 06, 2026
Politics
Maryland man fearing ‘fascist takeover’ allegedly showed up armed to OMD Director Russell Vought’s home
"Demarco stated he wanted to die due to Trump being elected as president," the complaint read. "Demarco advised that he had created a manifesto and that once it was...
February 06, 2026
Politics
Schumer rejected Trump’s offer to unfreeze $16B for Gateway tunnel in exchange for renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport after him
Schumer reportedly told the president that he didn’t have the power to deliver on the unusual request. Schumer reportedly told the president that he didn’t have the power to...
February 06, 2026
Politics
AOC touts money for her NYC district in funding bill she voted against, announces plans to train ICE ‘legal observers’
“Included in that bundling – even though I voted no – we were able to secure $14 million for different community funding projects here in New York’s 14th congressional...
February 06, 2026
Politics
San Francisco sued over reparations plan for black residents
San Francisco could be in hot water over a plan to pay reparations to black residents. Two San Francisco taxpayers, activist Richie Greenberg and resident Arthur Ritchie, have sued...