Category: Politics
January 08, 2025
Politics
State of Eh? Canadian official counters Trump’s 51st state proposal and offers to buy two American states
“To the president, I’ll make him a counteroffer. How about if we buy Alaska? And we’ll throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time?” Ford said. “To the...
January 08, 2025
Politics
Pentagon files emergency appeal in last-ditch effort to halt 9/11 plea deals
In the Biden administration’s latest filing, Brian Fletcher, the Justice Department’s principal deputy solicitor general, argued that the case involving the three 9/11 plotters is of “ unique national...
January 08, 2025
Politics
Majority of Americans say Biden’s presidency will be remembered as ‘below average’ or ‘poor’: poll
The Gallup survey released Tuesday found that 37% expect Biden to be regarded as a “below average” president, while 17% indicated that the 82-year-old commander in chief will be...
January 08, 2025
Politics
$12B casino complex in NY’s Hudson Yards rejected by community board: ‘Reeks of greed and disregard’
Joshua David, co-founder of The High Line and former member of CB4, testified that the project "reeks of greed and disregard for the community." Joshua David, co-founder of The...
January 07, 2025
Politics
JB Pritzker blasts Chicago mayor’s team for skipping scheduled calls, being reclusive amid hemp bill battle
Reeling from a recent defeat on hemp legislation, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at his fellow Democrat, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson who had publicly pushed to tank the...
January 07, 2025
Politics
Kamala Harris will travel to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany touting ‘accomplishments’ of Biden administration
Harris, 60, is expected to meet with foreign leaders and US service members stationed in Singapore, Bahrain and Germany throughout the five day trip, which is slated to last...
January 07, 2025
Politics
‘Gold Bar Bob’ Menendez’ daughter does not ‘understand’ his ‘grace and forgiveness’ of wife Nadine: Letter
Former US Senator Bob Menendez 'scrappy kid' who grew up fast, according to letters from family, friends seeking lenient sentencing Former US Senator Bob Menendez 'scrappy kid' who grew...
January 07, 2025
Politics
Why does Donald Trump want Greenland? Behind the ‘strong, deliberate’ message to China
The United States considered making a bid for the North Atlantic island in 1867, when it also purchased Alaska from Russia. The United States considered making a bid for...
January 07, 2025
Politics
FBI requested ‘travel lookout’ records for terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar before deadly New Orleans attack: GOP reps
The FBI appears to have requested travel records on Jabbar the day before he killed 14 people in New Orleans, according to two House Republicans — despite the bureau...
January 07, 2025
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Republican governors head to Mar-a-Lago
The march through Mar-a-Lago (aka the “Winter White House”) continues this week with a dinner for Republican governors on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. It...