Month: November 2025

NEW YORK — President Trump’s dislike for Zohran Mamdani is so strong, he genuinely wanted Andrew Cuomo to win New York City’s mayoral race, going as far as putting out an endorsement for the longtime Empire State Democrat.  And the New York City mayor-elect’s dislike for Trump was on full display at his thunderous victory rally…
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As President Trump departed the Oval Office on Wednesday for his trip to Florida, reporters could clearly tell what room he was exiting thanks to new signage added along the outside of the building. Photos and videos showed that there was a new gold-script sign that said “The Oval Office” next to the entrance to…
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What began with a stop at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina has evolved into a growing whirlwind of accusations and pushback against Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). In the days following the incident, Mace defended herself through several posts on the social media platform X. She claimed that she was suing the airport for defamation…
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Wednesday that he would support President Trump should he follow through on his earlier threat to send U.S. troops into Nigeria to defend the country’s Christian population from Islamic extremists.  Trump over the weekend threatened to mobilize American forces against Islamist terrorists killing Christians, blaming Nigeria’s leaders for failing to tackle the…
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President Trump has nominated former Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).  The BLM manages federal lands and sets policy for energy production, grazing and recreation upon them. Pearce unsuccessfully ran to be New Mexico’s governor in 2018. In the House, he served on the House Natural Resources committee, which…
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It’s the economy and the court’s legitimacy, stupid.

Voters on Tuesday disagreed, telling exit pollsters that Trump was an important reason for turning out in droves for Democratic candidates.

Payroll management company Always Designing for People (ADP) said in a recent report that there were 42,000 jobs added in October for the private sector. “Last month delivered a rebound from two months of weak hiring, but the bounce wasn’t broad-based. Education and health care, and trade, transportation, and utilities led the growth,” the ADP…
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After Tuesday’s election results, former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) is feeling more optimistic about Democrats’ chances of reclaiming the Senate in the 2026 midterms. “We didn’t think the Senate was going to be in play next year,” McCaskill said Tuesday on MSNBC. “I think after tonight, the Senate’s definitely in play.” Election Day saw Democrats…
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Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), a moderate Democrat representing a district President Trump won in 2024, announced on Wednesday he will not seek reelection. In an opinion column in Bangor Daily News, Golden announced his decision, citing the “increasing incivility and plain nastiness” in American politics, concerns about political violence, and his desire to spend time…
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Democratic senators hope President Trump’s acknowledgment that the shutdown is hurting the GOP will crack the door open for fuller negotiations.

President Trump warned during a speech in Miami that New Yorkers will soon flee to Florida following the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s (D) win on Tuesday.  “Now the Democrats are so extreme that Miami will soon be the refuge for those fleeing communism in New York City. They flee,” Trump said speaking to…
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Tuesday night’s elections offered Democrats a much-needed shot in the arm while also underscoring competing visions within the party over how to move forward heading into next year. Moderates won big in New Jersey and Virginia, electing Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger as governor in their respective states. Meanwhile, progressives had a massive night…
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Angelina Jolie, the Academy Award-winning actor and former special envoy for the United Nations, braved Russian attacks to visit with Ukrainian families impacted by the war in Kherson, the city subjected to some of Russia’s most grievous war crime allegations.  Images from Jolie’s visit were posted on social media Wednesday, showing the actress wearing a…
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A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is demanding more answers from President Trump’s administration about the ongoing U.S. military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific, including asking for more briefings and explanations for the legal rationale the White House is relying on.  The four lawmakers, Reps. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.),…
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Conservative pundit and radio host Hugh Hewitt warned that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) will become a “bad hangover” for the Democratic Party. In an interview with Fox News’s Jesse Watters on Tuesday, shortly before the mayoral race was called for Mamdani, Hewitt predicted the young state Assembly member would govern the city…
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During her appearance on “The View” on Tuesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she no longer believes in QAnon, which she has supported and promoted for years. When asked by co-host Sunny Hostin if she’s still a believer, Greene waved her hand. “Oh I went over that a long time ago,” she replied. “So…
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Senate Democrats wrote a Wednesday letter to President Trump seeking clarification on the scope of resumed nuclear testing after Energy Secretary Chris Wright said such testing will not include nuclear explosions. “While Secretary Wright recently sought to provide context to the directive you announced last week, we request that you personally provide clarification,” a group…
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Prosecutors must provide a grand jury with records and evidence from the investigation into former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ordered Wednesday. At Wednesday’s hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered prosecutors to produce the information by the end of Thursday, The Associated Press reported. Fitzpatrick said his concern was that the Department…
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Even if the high court rules against Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the president will find another way to impose tariffs.

President Trump on Wednesday afternoon will give remarks on his economic agenda as part of the American Business Forum in Miami. Recent polling has shown the president hitting his lowest approval rating on the economy in recent weeks amid dismal jobs numbers, uncertainty around his tariff agenda and a record-long government shutdown. The Federal Reserve…
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attributed her party’s lackluster performance in Tuesday night’s elections to Republicans’ failure to follow through on their promises to voters. “Politics is no different than business,” Greene wrote in a post on the social platform X on Wednesday. “Business 101: If you don’t deliver what you promise, then don’t expect…
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Larry Kudlow appeared genuinely confused Tuesday about the public’s dissatisfaction with how President Donald Trump is handling inflation.

Former White House aide Alyssa Farah Griffin said New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech resembled the style of President Trump.  “To be honest with you, it felt Trumpian. He started by saying he dare not say the name of [former New York Gov. Andrew] Cuomo (I) again, saying he’s not even going to…
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon, a day after Democrats brought in significant wins in key races across the U.S. From Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent and nabbed a last-minute endorsement from President Trump to former Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s win…
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