Category: Politics
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
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...
May 12, 2025
Politics
US and China agree to slash tariffs temporarily after trade talks
The United States and China said on Monday they have agreed on a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that...
May 11, 2025
Politics
Trump’s weaponization czar hints at international targets, accepts that GOP killed his DC US Attorney nomination: ‘It worked out great’
His list of potential targets includes propagators of Russiagate, prosecutors in Capitol riot cases, individuals who allegedly helped cover up COVID-19 origins and even international organizations. His list of...