Category: Politics
May 16, 2025
Politics
Secret Service interviews ex-FBI Director James Comey over ‘86 47’ Instagram post
Comey posted a photo with a coded message "8647" to his Instagram account. Comey posted a photo with a coded message "8647" to his Instagram account.
May 16, 2025
Politics
Supreme Court again blocks quick deportations under Alien Enemies Act in new blow to Trump
Friday's ruling follows an April 19 order that also blocked quick deportations under the 1798 law. Friday's ruling follows an April 19 order that also blocked quick deportations under...
May 16, 2025
Politics
Fed boss Jerome Powell plans to cut central bank staff by 10% in nod to Elon Musk’s DOGE
"Experience here and elsewhere shows that it is healthy for any organization to periodically take a fresh look at its staffing and resources," Powell wrote in a memo. "Experience...
May 16, 2025
Politics
Cuomo bails on NYC senior center visit where protesters hoped to confront ex-gov over nursing home death scandal
Andrew Cuomo was initially scheduled to hit Peter Cardella Senior Citizens Center on the campaign trail, but dodged the visit after protesters arrived. Andrew Cuomo was initially scheduled to...
May 16, 2025
Politics
JD Vance clear favorite to win the GOP nomination in 2028: poll
The polling firm JL Partners in May found 46% of registered voters are ready to back Vance as Trump's successor, compared with just 8% who'd like to see Florida...
May 16, 2025
Politics
Trump rips New Jersey icons Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen — adding to Garden State’s bad day
Look what you made him do. Look what you made him do.
May 16, 2025
Politics
House panel votes down Trump’s ‘ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ as he rages against GOP ‘GRANDSTANDERS’
Five Republicans voted against advancing the massive reconciliation measure out of the House Budget Committee, sending it to a 21-16 defeat. Five Republicans voted against advancing the massive reconciliation...
May 16, 2025
Politics
Trump wraps Mideast tour touting UAE role in Queens soccer stadium: ‘I was born there’
"It’s a great site," Trump said of the future home of New York City Football Club's Etihad Park. "It’s a great site," Trump said of the future home of...
May 16, 2025
Politics
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuses to sign resolutions condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel
Socialist mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani refused to sign onto a pair of resolutions recognizing Israel and the holocaust — as the state lawmaker vies to lead a city with...
May 16, 2025
Politics
Trump says US will send out letters setting new tariff rates for hundreds of countries: ‘They’ll be paying to do business’
President Trump said Friday that the White House will soon be issuing tariff rates to countries unilaterally -- as negotiations are taking too long to meet with every country...