Federal transit spending hits record highs while bus and rail usage continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels, sparking debate over policy effectiveness.
Retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he believes President Trump is inching closer to a decision on using military force against Iran as the president escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. “Obviously, the president has yet to make the decision about that military option, but obviously, we can see what’s taking...
Democrats are linking President Trump's unraveling of climate change regulations to a larger story about corruption, a midterm argument they think could hurt Republicans in the battles for the House and Senate this fall. While climate change itself may not be an issue driving most voters to the polls, Democrats are seeking to make a...
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making strides toward his campaign promise for universal child care in a phased implementation plan that has already seen some assistance by the state's governor. While the city already offers free, universal pre-K to children 4 years old and up, Mamdani has worked with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to secure funding...
Republican senators are worried that revelations around Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could balloon into a bigger political liability for the GOP heading into this year’s midterm elections. Lutnick is viewed on Capitol Hill as one of President Trump’s most influential economic advisers, and Republican senators have generally...
The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to Congress on Saturday outlining its justification for redactions made in the released Jeffrey Epstein files, according to Politico. The six-page letter to the leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees also included a list of “all government officials and politically exposed persons” named in the files...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested on Friday that her department has a broad role in election security, claiming she has the authority to identify “vulnerabilities” in the election system and implement “mitigation measures” to make sure local and state elections are “run correctly.” Noem argued during a press conference in Arizona, where she was...
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A baby food sold in Connecticut and 48 other states has been recalled due to a possible health risk, according to the FDA. Initiative Foods issued a recall for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree due to elevated levels of patulin. This naturally occurring substance is produced by molds that...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a phone call with Trump administration envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday ahead of trilateral talks in Geneva next week, saying all three “count” on the meetings with Russia being "truly productive.” “Not everything can be shared over the phone, and our negotiating team will present...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the department. DHS accounts for 3 percent of the U.S. federal budget and most department employees will be required to work without pay for the duration of the shutdown, which could stretch on for weeks due...
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the release of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the saga the "biggest political miscalculation" of her former ally President Trump's career. The former legislator accused President Trump of fighting “the hardest” against the files’ release...
Former President Obama argued in an interview published Saturday that American politics has become a “clown show” under the second Trump administration, suggesting that many Americans dislike the rhetoric coming out of the White House in recent months. Obama made the comparison while addressing a controversial video posted on President Trump’s Truth Social account earlier...
The crowded field of Democratic candidates running for governor in California could give Republicans a rare opening in the deep blue stronghold. More than a half-dozen Democrats seen as serious contenders are competing in the Golden State’s June 2 primary, where all candidates will appear on the same ballot and the top two vote-getters will...
