Category: Politics
April 16, 2026
Politics
House resolution to curtail Trump’s war on Iran fails by one vote
A war powers resolution aimed at curtailing President Trump's power to wage war in Iran failed in a 213-214 vote on the House floor Thursday, marking the third such...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Hegseth leads Pentagon prayer service with faux Bible verse made famous by ‘Pulp Fiction’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth led a Pentagon prayer service Wednesday with an adapted version of a fictitious Bible quote made famous by Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction.” Secretary of...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Trump DOT yanks $73M funding from NY for ‘failing’ to vet foreign truck drivers
In a bombshell letter shared exclusively with The Post Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy says the New York DMV “refuses” to comply with its previous demands that...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Eric Swalwell rape allegations sparks new tip line for potential victims
Swalwell is under multiple investigations by prosecutors, including in Los Angeles and Manhattan. Swalwell is under multiple investigations by prosecutors, including in Los Angeles and Manhattan.
April 16, 2026
Politics
Eric Swalwell scandal sends shockwaves through California governor’s race as new poll drops
Steyer, who was previously trailing Swalwell now leads the field of Democratic candidates. Steyer, who was previously trailing Swalwell now leads the field of Democratic candidates.
April 16, 2026
Politics
US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’
The US blockade on Iranian-backed vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz has been expanded elsewhere in the world, particularly the Indo-Pacific region, Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Trump administration calls on other nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration to ‘promote America First values’: report
The Trump administration is reportedly lobbying other nations to back a new “trade over aid” initiative, which would see them promoting “America First” values by investing in US companies...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Labor Dept. watchdog probing inappropriate texts Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father sent staffers
“You better. I was feeling forgotten," Chavez-DeRemer’s husband texted a young female staffer after she promised "from now on" to check in with him. “You better. I was feeling...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were ‘inappropriate’
"This is from a man whose parents were professionals and probably doesn’t really know any person who works by the hour." "This is from a man whose parents were...
April 16, 2026
Politics
Dem candidates scrambling for Eric Swalwell’s votes lean on family man image
The collapse of Eric Swalwell’s campaign and career is creating an opening for lower-polling Democrats in the California governor’s race — and some candidates are leaning into the family...