Category: Politics
April 15, 2025
Politics
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accepted campaign donations from individuals linked to $250M COVID fraud scheme
Ellison claimed he had been “deeply involved” in the probe for “two years” – meaning he was aware the group and its associates were suspected of wrongdoing when his...
April 14, 2025
Politics
White House will start interviewing candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell this fall
Bessent said he was not concerned about Trump ousting Powell or challenging the independence of the Fed. But he said he did see room for more discussion on the...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Pa. arson suspect Cody Balmer pulls sick faces as he’s marched into court for firebombing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion
Cody Balmer, 38, stuck his tongue out and crossed his eyes as Pennsylvania State Troopers led him shackled at the hands and ankles into the courthouse. Cody Balmer, 38,...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Nancy Pelosi refusing to step down — embodying the problem Democrat leadership: sources
“I really feel like the Democrats actually need to become a party that’s fighting tooth and nail for the working class and middle class right now,” said Saikat Chakrabarti,...
April 14, 2025
Politics
VP JD Vance fumbles Ohio State’s national championship trophy, jokes about not wanting other teams to win it: ‘Decided to break it’
With a fumble of this magnitude, it’s a good thing vice president JD Vance chose to go into politics instead of football. With a fumble of this magnitude, it’s...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Trump repeatedly insults CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in Oval Office over deportation of El Salvadoran national: ‘Why can’t you just say that?’
President Donald Trump repeatedly needled CNN and its primetime anchor Kaitlan Collins on Monday during an exchange in the Oval Office about deported El Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia. President Donald Trump repeatedly...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regrets hiding from photographers while in Oval Office with Trump: ‘We all have our moments’
"I kinda wish I hadn’t put my folder up in front of my face," Whitmer said, "but whatever. We all have our moments." "I kinda wish I hadn’t put...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Harvard refuses Trump admin demands to curtail antisemitism on campus — putting billions in federal aid in jeopardy
Harvard University said it will not comply with demands issued by the Trump administration aimed at curtailing antisemitism on campus, potentially putting billions in federal contracts and grants at...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Ilhan Omar responds to 2026 Senate run rumors with a different announcement
High-profile “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar effectively closed the door on rumors she would seek Minnesota’s open Senate seat in 2026, with an announcement launching a House re-election bid. “At a...
April 14, 2025
Politics
Trump says ‘home-grown’ Americans are next to go to El Salvador, tells Bukele ‘gotta build about five more places’
"You gotta build about five more places," Trump told Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office, prompting laughter from administration officials. "You gotta build about five more places,"...