Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss his criminal case on the grounds of “vindictive and selective” prosecution, citing what they argued is President Donald Trump’s personal animus towards Comey, and what they alleged was the unlawful appointment of the U.S. attorney who …
Read More »Trump admin accuses Hillary Clinton of stealing White House furniture as former first lady slams ballroom plan
The Trump administration took a shot at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after she rallied Americans to reject President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom construction project, accusing the former first lady of stealing furniture from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in 2001. “Failed presidential candidate and former First Lady Crooked Hillary …
Read More »Government enters longest full shutdown in US history with no end in sight
The federal government is now in its longest full shutdown ever, and Congress is not giving any signs that an end is in sight. A full government shutdown occurs when the end of the fiscal year comes on Sept. 30 with none of Congress’ 12 single-subject appropriations bills passed by …
Read More »'Stay tuned': Jeffries repeatedly dodges Mamdani endorsement as self-imposed deadline looms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is remaining quiet on the New York City mayoral race, despite his self-imposed deadline of weighing in before early voting fast approaches on Saturday morning. The top House Democrat was asked multiple times about Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, and whether he will endorse …
Read More »Trump hosts roundtable on efforts to thwart cartels, human trafficking operations: Inherited a 'disgrace'
President Donald Trump held a roundtable with law enforcement and administration officials Thursday to discuss the successes of the Homeland Security Task Forces, which the president established on his first day in office to snuff out threats from criminal cartels in the U.S. “We’re here today to discuss a sweeping, …
Read More »Trump doubles down on Colombia crackdown, calls Petro ‘lunatic,’ vows to end all US payments over drugs
President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his criticism of Colombia, calling its far-left president, Gustavo Petro, a “lunatic” and the “worst president they’ve ever had” as he reiterated his vow to cut off all funding to the Latin American country over its cocaine production. Trump’s incendiary comments came …
Read More »Ciattarelli gains momentum in New Jersey governor’s race as polls narrow sharply
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – With Election Day fast approaching, the Republican nominee in one of only two races for governor in the nation this year is fired up. “Championship teams finish strong,” Jack Ciattarelli told a crowd of supporters jam-packed into a diner in this northern New Jersey town earlier …
Read More »US to expedite nuclear-powered subs to Australia that will sit near China’s doorstep
The U.S. wants to fast-track outfitting Australia with nuclear submarines under the trilateral agreement between the U.S., Australia and the U.K. to beef up Australia’s submarine force aimed at countering Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. In the agreement, known as AUKUS, the U.S. will sell up to five Virginia-class nuclear-powered …
Read More »Social media erupts after Cuomo, Mamdani rip each other during final debate: 'Unmasked'
Reactions to Wednesday night’s New York City mayoral debate were heavily focused on the candidates’ efforts to attack each other for alleged personal scandals, such as former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment allegations and Zohran Mamdani’s links to radical politics. The candidates’ decision to relentlessly criticize each other amid their …
Read More »Battle for governor in closely watched election may be headed for a photo finish
With the November election just 15 days out, the Republican nominee in one of the nation’s only two races for governor this year is feeling confident. “The energy across the state is electric. The reception in minority communities has been great, and on being endorsed by prominent Democrats, that tells …
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