Category: Politics
January 31, 2025
Politics
Marco Rubio declares Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal ‘is not a joke’
“This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land,” Rubio. “This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.” “This is not about...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Tulsi Gabbard defends ‘good judgment’ on Bashar al-Assad meeting, refuses to call Edward Snowden ‘traitor’ during hearing before skeptical GOPers
Gabbard is widely seen as the Trump nominee whose appointment is most likely to be rejected by the Senate. Gabbard is widely seen as the Trump nominee whose appointment...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Federal court rules ban on handgun sales to adults under age 21 is unconstitutional
A Louisiana lower court judge had upheld the 1968 statute barring firearm sales to 18-20-year-olds in late 2022. A Louisiana lower court judge had upheld the 1968 statute barring...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Saturday: ‘We don’t need what they have’
President Trump said Thursday that his plan for 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods is set to take effect this weekend — because "we don't need what they...
January 30, 2025
Politics
HHS nominee RFK Jr. defends vaccine skepticism, still ‘won’t take sides on 9/11’ in fiery final confirmation hearing
"If you come out unequivocally -- 'vaccines are safe, it does not cause autism' that would have an incredible impact," Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) told the HHS nominee. "That’s...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Kash Patel tells senators US drug deaths, homicides and rapes should be cut in half: ‘If you’re not ticking off some people, you aren’t doing your job right’
The Long Island native pledged to 'make sure we don’t have 100,000 rapes in this country next year, make sure we don’t have 100,000 drug overdoses from Chinese fentanyl...
January 30, 2025
Politics
RFK Jr.’s $100k Make America Healthy Again grift: Supplements, dog bowls and crypto plans
Robert Kennedy Jr. registered a trademark to market t-shirts, vitamins, and educational materials for MAHA which could prove incredibly lucrative. Robert Kennedy Jr. registered a trademark to market t-shirts,...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Trump rips Biden, Democrats for DC plane crash, blames unqualified FAA employees and putting ‘policy first’
WASHINGTON — President Trump used a White House briefing about Wednesday night’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River to rail against...
January 30, 2025
Politics
RFK Jr., Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearings live updates: Trump’s controversial cabinet picks face senators
Follow The Post’s live updates from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing in his bid to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, amid fierce opposition from...
January 30, 2025
Politics
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, faces tough confirmation hearing over Russia and Syria comments
Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions from lawmakers Thursday over past comments about Russia and a 2017 visit with Syria’s now-deposed leader. Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions...