Josh Shapiro’s rise is complicated by Democratic feelings about Israel
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is seen as a rising star in his party, and many of his admirers think he could be a strong presidential candidate, pointing to his successes in Pennsylvania. His name is consistently floated in conversation about the 2028 presidential race, and he was considered as a potential running mate for Kamala…
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Trump Publicly Backs Proposed Merger Between Nexstar And Tegna
“We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks,” Trump wrote in a social media post.
Trump Learned JD Vance Got Booed At Winter Olympics And Had A Wild Reaction
The president’s defense of the veep won’t win the gold medal for accuracy.
Maher blasts White House over ‘rather lame’ defense of Obama video: ‘F—ing hypocrites’
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday called the White House “f—ing hypocrites” over what he called a “rather lame” defense of a since-deleted video depicting former President Obama and former Michelle Obama as apes. The host, on a recent episode of “Real Time,” referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s initial defense of the video…
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Says Trump’s Post On The Obamas Shows A ‘Bigoted And Racist Regime’
“It’s very clear that there was an intent to harm people, to hurt people, with this video,” said Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y.
Democrats’ gains shake up Republicans
Democrats have won 26 state legislative seats from Republicans since Trump retook office, with victories in Texas, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Mississippi, Miami, and Houston, showing that Democrats are organizing around working people and fighting for those who struggle firsthand.
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Jeffries
A New York man who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6. 2021, attack on the Capitol pleaded guilty Thursday to making death threats against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). Christopher P. Moynihan, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated harassment in the second degree and agreed to…
Zelensky signals US wants Russia-Ukraine to agree to peace deal by June
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Friday that the U.S. set a June deadline to reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, hoping to bring an end to the nearly four-year-long war in Eastern Europe. Zelensky added that the Trump administration proposed another round of trilateral talks to be held next week — likely in…
If U.S. Attacks Iran, Foreign Minister Warns Iran Will Strike U.S. Bases In Middle East Region
“It would not be possible to attack American soil, but we will target their bases in the region,” said Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Jeffries calls on GOP leaders to denounce president over Obamas video: ‘F— You Trump’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) issued a plea to Republican leaders to denounce President Trump, after a video briefly depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama as apes was pulled from Trump’s social media account. In a post on Instagram, Jeffries wrote, “Every Republican sycophant who continues to stand by their cult leader should…
US, India announce framework for interim trade deal, including tariff cuts
The U.S. and India announced a framework for an interim trade deal in a joint statement Friday, an agreement the two nations said reaffirms their commitment to broader bilateral trade negotiations. President Trump announced earlier in the week that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for the…
Trump warns Iran of ‘steep’ consequences if no deal reached after ‘very good’ talks
President Trump on Friday called the recent talks between the U.S. and Iran “very good,” but said the consequences would be “very steep” if a deal is not reached. Despite the pressure, Trump acknowledged that negotiations take time, telling reporters late Friday that “we’re in no rush.” “You have to get in position. We have…
Immigrant Whose Skull Was Broken In Eight Places During ICE Arrest Says Beating Was Unprovoked
“They started beating me right away when they arrested me,” the Mexican immigrant recounted this week to The Associated Press.
ICE Is Treating Trans Immigrants With A New Level Of Cruelty
A HuffPost investigation found how the Trump administration systematically destroyed safeguards for detainees, subjecting them to abuse and neglect.
Trump administration seeks to expedite removal of 5-year-old Minnesota boy
The Trump administration is seeking to expedite the removal of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, days after a federal judge in Texas ordered their release from an immigration detention center. The federal government filed a motion earlier this week to end asylum claims for the Ramos family, according to the…
Too Many Toots? What Excessive Farting Says About Your Health.
Doctors share their thoughts on what’s normal when it comes to gas and what needs to be checked out.
5 Times Trump Was Asked About Epstein Where His Body Language Was Loud As Hell
From calling the case “a hoax” to his “glares” at reporters asking questions about it, here’s what body language experts see in the president’s reactions.
House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate
Republicans are digging in on their push for a partisan voting requirements bill as they aim to combat Democratic demands to reform immigration enforcement. But they face a minefield of internal division over how to get the legislation through both chambers of Congress. The House is scheduled to vote next week on the Safeguard American…
Ukraine’s coldest winter: Russia’s energy strikes collide with waning supplies
From an app on his phone, the Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament can monitor the plunging temperatures in his Kyiv apartment — the direct result of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. While lobbying for more support for Ukraine in Washington, D.C., Ruslan Stefanchuk shows The Hill that it’s only slightly above freezing in his kitchen…
Schumer calls Trump claim that Dem leader suggested renaming Penn Station after him an ‘absolute lie’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Friday said it is an “absolute lie” that he suggested renaming Penn Station after President Trump, a claim that the president made earlier in the day. “Absolute lie. He knows it. Everyone knows it,” Schumer said in a post on the social platform X. “Only one man can…
Harris accuses White House of cover-up in blaming Obamas video on staffer
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday accused the White House and President Trump of a cover-up for blaming a staffer for posting a since-deleted video depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. “No one believes this cover up from the White House, especially since they originally defended the post,”…
Trump says ‘of course’ he condemns racist post about Obamas, declines to apologize
President Trump on Friday said he “of course” condemns a since-deleted racist video posted on his social media account depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, but declined to apologize for the post. Trump told reporters on Air Force One while heading to Palm Beach, Fla., that he “just looked…
Federal judge allows Gateway Project funding to resume
A federal judge has granted the New York Attorney General’s Office’s motion for a temporary restraining order to prohibit the shutdown of the Gateway Tunnel project.
FBI reviewing new message tied to Nancy Guthrie’s apparent abduction
Tucson TV station KOLD said on Friday it received a new message, via email, tied to the Guthrie case. The station said it couldn’t disclose its contents.
Bill Clinton calls for public hearing on Epstein testimony
Former President Clinton on Friday called for a public hearing after he and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said they will testify as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His call for a public hearing comes a day after Hillary Clinton did the same. She…