Thursday

12-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Politics

House Republicans unveil $900B in spending cuts for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill, escalating messy Medicaid fight

House Republicans unveiled a highly anticipated plan to slash roughly $900 billion in spending over a decade, including by imposing work requirements on Medicaid, to help pay for President...

Trump takes off for ‘historic’ Mideast trip after string of foreign policy successes

The president claimed credit Monday for averting a nuclear war in the Indian subcontinent, forcing Ukraine and Russia into peace talks, brokering a trade breakthrough with China and winning...

Letitia James’ pro-consumer push could spark ‘legal shakedowns’ and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say

New York's business groups are going to war with state Attorney General Letitia James, launching a lobbying blitz against her sweeping legislation to tighten consumer protections that they claim...

Trump may travel to Turkey for Putin-Zelensky talks on ending Ukraine war

"That meeting wasn't going to take place," Trump told reporters Monday. "I insisted that that meeting take place, and it is taking place." "That meeting wasn't going to take...

Trump says famous friend got ‘fat shot’ cheaper overseas — and drug executive copped to overcharging

Trump shared the anecdote as he signed an order Monday intended to drastically reduce the price Americans pay for pharmaceutical products — without naming the friend he was talking...

California Gov. Newsom calls on cities to ban homeless encampments on public property

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday is pushing cities to ban homeless encampments — and is using state funds to force the issue. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday...

Trump orders sweeping drug price cuts, vows US will save ‘trillions’

Trump is reviving his signature “most favored nation” policy from his first term, with a new push to get foreign countries to take on more of the costs of research...

Trump ‘disappointed’ in Boeing for slow Air Force One delivery after Qatar plane offer raises eyebrows

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump said Monday he was “disappointed” with Boeing for not being quick enough to refurbish Air Force One — and praised Qatar for offering...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett says Dems want the ‘safest white boy’ as 2028 prez candidate

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said Democrats were eyeing the "safest White boy" in the 2028 presidential race, hinting at "one specific candidate" being floated by the party's donors, during...

NYC firefighter unions back Andrew Cuomo for mayor, solidifying labor support

The unions representing New York's Bravest -- firefighters and fire officers -- are backing ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor, solidifying his support in the labor movement. The unions representing...