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Why keeping lawmakers in DC during shutdown may have caused more harm than good

Congress left Washington without resolving DHS funding crisis because no deal was close, avoiding potential mayhem from keeping lawmakers idle during shutdown.

Congress must act so I can finally pray in peace

Every Saturday for the past 25 years, I’ve had to walk into my synagogue...

It’s time to fix a de Blasio era special-ed policy that’s killing NYC’s budget

“Due process” cases in NYC's Department of Education account for $1.54 billion of that...

Four years into the war on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s bluff must be called 

With a weakened economy and battlefield casualties outnumbering new recruits, Putin is projecting false...

The ‘gift’ Democrats think Trump just gave them

Democrats are frothing at the mouth to center President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos in...

GOP frets over competitive Texas Senate primary as early voting starts

Some Republicans are growing anxious that incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) could be ousted in the competitive Texas GOP primary for Senate, giving Democrats a rare opening in the red Lone Star State this fall. As James Talarico gains steam in the Democratic primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), across the aisle, Cornyn and some national Republicans...

US arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China

A U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is clashing with President Trump’s desire to strike a trade deal with China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has voiced opposition to the new major arms sale to Taiwan, which China sees as its territory, and the president took note. The arms package’s delivery to Taiwan is now up in...

DHS suspending 2 travel programs amid shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will pause two of its programs meant to expedite the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) airport screening process starting Sunday as a shutdown of the agency stretches into a second week, according to The Washington Post. The Post reported that the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs would temporarily cease...

Hochul relaxes NY liquor laws during US-Canada hockey gold medal game

New York is relaxing its liquor laws to allow bars and restaurants in some parts of the state to open early for the U.S. men’s hockey team’s gold medal game against Canada on Sunday.   Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Saturday that she directed the State Liquor Authority to suspend enforcement between 6 a.m. and...

Trump calls for Netflix to fire Susan Rice after she warned corporations for bending ‘a knee’

President Trump on Saturday called on Netflix to fire former United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice from its board of directors after she warned about an “accountability agenda” if Democrats regain power in the upcoming elections. “Netflix should fire racist, Trump Deranged Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences. She’s got no talent or skills -...

State of Texas: GOP AG hopefuls agree on policy but clash over records in Dallas debate

The four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General — State Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas — agree on almost everything. However, that didn't stop them from attacking each other on their records and experience during Tuesday night's Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) debate.

Schiff to boycott Trump’s State of the Union, speak at alternative event

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is joining a growing group of Democrats who plan to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address next Tuesday in favor of an alternative event, according to progressive media outlet MeidasTouch. The outlet reported that Schiff is set to speak at a counter rally on the National Mall, dubbed the...

‘Tears of joy’: US Women’s Hockey families reflect on golden journey

MILAN (NEXSTAR) - The U.S. women's hockey team won the Olympic gold medal Thursday in Milan after a comeback effort and an overtime victory. And many had family in the stands taking in the drama. On Thursday, Hilary Knight scored the tying goal to spark the comeback at the end of regulation before Megan Keller...

Noem swipes at Democrats over DHS shutdown after DC emergency declaration for Potomac spill

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday targeted Democratic lawmakers over their continued refusal to back a funding package for the department in an update about the waste cleanup effort in the Potomac River. Earlier Saturday, President Trump approved Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s (D) request for federal disaster assistance as the...

Sunday shows preview: Trump tariff setback looms large ahead of State of Union 

The Supreme Court’s ruling this week against President Trump’s tariffs was a major setback for the White House’s economic platform. The Trump administration has made bold promises that these sweeping tariffs would help elevate the U.S.’s standing on the global stage by pressuring international partners into new trade agreements. However, on Friday, the court ruled...

Trump pulls endorsement of Hurd over tariffs vote

President Trump withdrew his endorsement for Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) on Saturday over what he called a “lack of support” for the president’s sweeping tariff agenda, saying he would endorse Hurd’s challenger in the upcoming GOP primary instead. “Based of a lack of support, in particular for the unbelievably successful TARIFFS imposed on Foreign Countries...

Education Department puts pressure on colleges ahead of upcoming student loan changes

The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on schools to rein in student loan default rates ahead of changes the federal government is implementing this summer that advocates worry could hurt borrowers. The Department of Education released guidance to universities this week to offer “best practices to reduce default rates” — and reminded schools...

Want cheaper gas? Here’s the best day to fill up in every state

Sunday is the cheapest day to buy gas in most states — but not everywhere.

Elon Musk’s X appeals $140M EU fine

Billionaire Elon Musk’s social platform X has appealed a $140 million fine from the European Commission in a landmark case that could shape how online platforms are regulated across Europe. The company’s Global Government Affairs team said in a Friday post that it had filed an appeal with the General Court of the European Union...

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