Category: Politics
January 28, 2025
Politics
GOP gets new minority NYC council leader but one pol threatens to sue
The Republican members of the Big Apple's city council voted in a new minority leader, David Carr, Tuesday — with half of the party boycotting and threatening legal action....
January 28, 2025
Politics
Mayor Adams called to testify before Congress on NYC’s sanctuary policies: ‘Misguided and obstructionist’
Adams was sent a letter by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Monday after Chairman James Comer (R. Ky) announced an investigation into sanctuary cities' "impact on public...
January 28, 2025
Politics
New WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt unveils ‘new media’ seat in briefing room
The addition is a more modest overhaul by the Trump administration than many longtime members of the White House press corps feared. The addition is a more modest overhaul...
January 28, 2025
Politics
Congestion toll critic Marc Molinaro in line to become Trump’s US transit chief could spell trouble for the MTA
Trump is considering appointing Marc Molinaro to run the federal agency that oversees public transit – a move that could spell trouble for Manhattan’s unpopular congestion toll. Trump is...
January 28, 2025
Politics
Caroline Kennedy attacks ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in scathing letter ahead of confirmation hearing
Kennedy strongly urged senators in a video message posted on X to reject President Trump's nominee Kennedy strongly urged senators in a video message posted on X to reject President Trump's nominee
January 28, 2025
Politics
Ex-GOP pol Sean Duffy confirmed as Trump’s transportation secretary
Duffy, 53, cleared the upper chamber in a 77-22 vote after his nomination received the approval of all 28 members of the Senate Commerce Committee. Duffy, 53, cleared the...
January 28, 2025
Politics
Pete Buttigieg taking ‘serious look’ at Michigan Senate run after Gary Peters’ retirement
The former South Bend, Ind. mayor has also been suggested as a candidate for Michigan governor in 2026. The former South Bend, Ind. mayor has also been suggested as...
January 28, 2025
Politics
CNN anchor Jim Acosta announces on-air he’s leaving embattled network
Embattled CNN anchor Jim Acosta announced on Tuesday that he is leaving the network — and took an apparent parting shot at the Trump administration by urging viewers not...
January 28, 2025
Politics
Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, lands cushy corporate law gig days after leaving Washington
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, landed a private sector job just days after leaving Washington, D.C. Former Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, landed a private sector job just...
January 28, 2025
Politics
Trump admin pausing federal loans, grants amid spending overhaul: ‘Waste of taxpayer dollars’
The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending. The White House is pausing federal...