Duffy: No plans to lower airport food costs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that he had no plans to lower airport food costs. “So the question is lowering the cost of food in airports, and again, it’s interesting, it’s market demand and supply,” Duffy said during a press conference also featuring Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert. F Kennedy Jr. “They…
GOP county executive launches bid for New York governor, challenging Stefanik
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) announced on Tuesday that he’s launching a bid for New York governor, challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) for the GOP nomination and capping off weeks of speculation over whether he would jump into the race. “New York is desperate for change, for new leadership that will put New Yorkers…
EU chief knocks new Trump comments: ‘Allies behave with each other’
European Council President António Costa on Tuesday urged President Trump to respect the European Union (EU) and its decisions after Trump publicly called its leaders “weak.” “We respect the choice of Americans, and they need to respect the democratic choices of our citizens,” Costa said during a press conference in Ireland. “When all the leaders…
Greene says Johnson ‘sidelines’ GOP women and ‘doesn’t take us seriously’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said on Tuesday that Republican women are starting to speak out publicly against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) because he “sidelines” them and doesn’t follow through on promises to consider their legislation. In an interview on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Greene aligned herself with a recent New York Times op-ed by…
Tina Peters attacked in prison: Attorney
Former Colorado election clerk Tina Peters was attacked in prison, according to her attorney Peter Ticktin. “About 6 months ago, Mrs. Peters was threatened with harm. Her life was threatened by a group of inmates, to stab her and to kill her. This was reported to the FBI and DOJ, which had agents interview her….
Greene: ‘I feel very sorry’ for Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- Ga.) on Tuesday said she feels “very sorry” for President Trump after he called her “very dumb” and denied that his former close ally still embraces “America first” values. “I feel very sorry for President Trump. I genuinely do. It has to be a hard place for someone that is…
Shapiro: Trump ‘lying about affordability’
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Monday said President Trump was “lying about affordability” as citizens face rising costs for electricity and household food items. “He’s been lying about the impact of his policies. And I want to make sure that we’re setting the record straight, showing how his policies are screwing over farmers and manufacturers,…
Fox News Star Hits Trump With Cold Truth About Bailout: ‘There’s No Getting Around That’
The president announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers who have suffered under his own controversial policies.
This Is It: The Last Chance To Hold Trump Accountable For Jan. 6
Several lawmakers told HuffPost they want to make sure no one forgets the most shameful day in U.S. history — and they’re playing the long game.
The 25th Amendment is there to protect us — are our leaders brave enough to use it?
In theory, the process is simple. In practice, it’s almost impossible.
Red states and independents hold the key to a 2026 blue wave
Independents appear to be deeply concerned about the president’s policies and the state of democracy in the country.
Effigy Of ‘Little Tyrant’ Trump Burned At Annual Christmas Festival In Guatemala
“It’s to represent the triumph of good over evil and all bad things and to let go of bad things,” one participant said.
ICE tracking app maker sues over Trump administration pressure
The creator of ICEBlock — an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — sued the Trump administration on Monday, arguing Attorney General Pam Bondi violated free speech protections by pressuring Apple to remove the app from its store. Joshua Aaron, the maker of the app, argues in the…
Trump’s Boat Strike Flip Flop
Donald Trump is now saying it was “fake news” that he supported releasing the September 2nd boat strike video.
Democrats on Trump-approved Nvidia chip exports to China: ‘Colossal economic and national security failure’
A group of Senate Democrats slammed President Trump’s decision Monday to allow sales of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, calling it a “colossal economic and national security failure.” Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) warned the H200 chips are “vastly…
Allred says he dropped Senate bid after ‘professional, friendly conversation’ with Crockett
Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred (D) on Monday explained why he dropped his Senate bid after talking with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who later joined the race. Allred told CNN’s Dana Bash that after a “professional, friendly conversation” with Crockett, he’d chosen to pursue another stint in the House instead of the Senate, avoiding a…
U.S. Job Openings Barely Budged In October, Coming In Just Below 7.7 Million
Americans are feeling the economic uncertainty the second Trump administration has brought.
Judge seeks whistleblower testimony in detainee flights case
A federal judge has asked for testimony from a Justice Department whistleblower who alleged leadership appeared to lie to the court when they said they were unaware of pending flights that sent more than 100 men to a Salvadoran mega prison. The inquiry comes as U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg has ignited contempt proceedings to determine…
Jasmine Crockett Lets 1 Nemesis Do All The Talking In Senate Campaign Video
The Texas congressperson let her silence be golden as she announced her run for higher office.
Trump argues national security at risk if Supreme Court rules against tariffs
Related video — DC Bureau: Tariff Assistance for Farmers President Trump on Tuesday argued that national security is at risk if the Supreme Court decides to rule against his sweeping tariff agenda. “The biggest threat in history to United States National Security would be a negative decision on Tariffs by the U.S. Supreme Court. We…
Former DOJ staff rip civil rights unit’s ‘destruction’
More than 200 attorneys formerly employed in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division bashed the Trump administration Tuesday for turning its “core mission upside down” as it took a series of moves to gut the agency. The open letter, signed on the 68th anniversary of the creation of the Civil Rights Division, outlines a number of moves taken that have…
Trump hopes Alito, Thomas stay on Supreme Court bench
President Trump declined to encourage the retirements of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s two oldest conservatives, in an interview released Tuesday. “I hope they stay, ’cause I think they’re fantastic, OK?” Trump told Politico’s Dasha Burns, when asked if he wanted to see them retire. “Both of those men are…
Trump approval rating ticks up to 41 percent: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating increased to 41 percent in a new survey, buoyed by rising Republican support for his handling of the economy. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll found Trump’s overall approval ticked up 3 points from the 38 percent recorded late last month — a statistically significant increase outside the margin of error. The previous…
Pardon me — Have presidential pardons run amok?
In extending pardons, even English kings showed some rationality, but Trump’s policies have gone from a breeze to a tornado.
Lawrence O’Donnell Lauds 1 Reporter’s Heated Exchange With Trump: ‘That’s How You Do it’
The “Last Word” host on Monday scolded every member of the White House press corps who isn’t using their position to follow suit.