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Fed’s Cook doubles down on her role after SCOTUS wraps

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook vowed to uphold the principle of "political independence" in her role, despite Trump's effort to fire her

Mayor Frey shares highly produced video speaking on Latino radio station: ‘You’re brave and you’re tough’

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey posted a video blasting ICE, promising sanctuary-style protections to Latino residents, a day after a federal probe into his conduct was announced.

Trump unloads on Biden policies from Davos, warns Europe to drop the old playbook

President Donald Trump warns European leaders to abandon old political playbooks during World Economic Forum speech in Davos, saying he no longer recognizes Europe in negative way.

Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age for public officials — including him

Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he wants to institute a mandatory retirement age of 75...

House takes step closer to referring Clintons for criminal charges with Democratic support

House Republicans vote to advance contempt votes against Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Vance: Troops will get paid at end of week

Vice President Vance told reporters after the Tuesday Senate Republican policy lunch that 1.3 million military service members will get paid at the end of this week, despite the government shutdown that has dragged on for 28 days. “Will the troops get paid on Friday? Yes, we believe that we can continue to pay the...

Masked trio who terrorized Virginia family was trying to pull a ‘prank,’ police say

Police in Virginia say an incident in which is appeared that a group of people wearing Halloween masks terrorized a family during a burglary attempt was, in fact, a prank.

Democrats say Trump’s plan to withhold SNAP funding is illegal

Top House Democrats charged Tuesday that President Trump’s decision to withhold food aid funding during the shutdown is not only callous, but also illegal. The Democrats are pointing to a rolling contingency fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), saying Congress created that multibillion dollar pool for emergency situations like the current budget impasse....

Judge orders Border Patrol’s Bovino to give daily updates on Chicago operations

Senior U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was ordered to appear in federal court on weekdays until Nov. 5 to give a daily update on immigration enforcement operations in Chicago amid scrutiny. U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis ordered Bovino to comply with her request in an effort to oversee the reported use of tear...

Greene says Johnson refused to share health care plans on GOP conference call

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.) on Tuesday called out House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for not providing any plans on a Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and tax subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. "You left out that I said I have no respect for the House not...

Medicare staffing raises alarm with open enrollment underway

Health policy experts on Tuesday urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to boost staffing, noting that the government shutdown has only hindered services. This staffing shortage couldn’t have come at a worse time, as open enrollment for Medicare plans began earlier this month. “We don't have the infrastructure right now in place...

Trump undercuts American ranchers, scrambles to import Argentina beef 

If “America First” now includes importing cheaper beef to pressure U.S. ranchers on price, the slogan loses meaning.

Eric Swalwell says Dems must vow to destroy Trump’s ballroom 

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has a bold plan for what his party should do if it takes back power in 2028: Bulldoze President Trump’s new ballroom! Seriously, I’m not making this up. He recently wrote on X: “Don’t even think of seeking the Democratic nomination for president unless you pledge to take a wrecking ball...

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Category 5 storm: Will it impact the US?

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, has made landfall in Jamaica.

Johnson: Stand-alone SNAP, federal salary bills a ‘waste of our time’

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday dismissed any stand-alone bills seeking to pay federal workers or fund assistance programs during the government shutdown. These bills stretch from providing federal workers with their salaries to funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with no benefits issued starting Nov. 1. “We voted Sept. 19 to fund...

Netanyahu orders ‘forceful’ strikes in Gaza, threatening ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to carry out “forceful” strikes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, threatening the already fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu has directed the military to immediately carry out forceful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu’s office...

Michelle Obama: ‘People with power are trying to quiet the voices of people they disagree with’

Former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said women need to stand up against those who might seek to silence them. In an interview with People magazine, Obama reflected on her life and explained how she embraced entering her 60s. She talked about how her father raised her to be proud of her height. "I’m...

Watch live: Jeffries, House Democrats speak amid shutdown showdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon as the government shutdown persists. Democrats have ramped up pressure on their GOP counterparts to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could raise premiums on health insurance. Their remarks also come as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faces a lapse in funding...

Democratic Socialists want to shift local politics from potholes to Palestine 

When voters elect city council members, they do not expect to be taking a stand on international conflicts.

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