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End the Pride Parade’s hypocritical ban on gay NYPD officers

For the fifth straight year, the folks who run the city's Pride parade banned cops from marching in uniform: Gay officers have to closet their NYPD affiliation to participate.

Why Mamdani’s rent freeze means disaster for NYC tenants

The Rent Guidelines Board's hikes for rent-stabilized housing will ensure more landlords can’t collect...

Powell’s $2.5B Fed revamp denial exposes his privileged arrogance

During a grilling by lawmakers at a Senate Banking Committee hearing last week, Powell...

Why Trump’s ‘Mamdani the Commie’ tag will stick — despite the media’s cover operation

Unfortunately for Zohran Mamdani and his media allies, there aren’t enough semantic tricks in...

Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to shut down African Development Foundation

A federal judge shot down President Trump's attempt to curtail the U.S. African Development Foundation, ruling Tuesday that the move likely went beyond his executive powers.

5 takeaways from Trump’s Army parade

The nation’s capital on Saturday was overtaken by the sight of tanks rolling down the street and Army helicopters buzzing in the sky for a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The much-talked about event, which also fell on President Trump’s 79th birthday, featured military vehicles and members of the...

Officers deploy tear gas, rubber bullets to clear protesters in downtown L.A.

Officers deployed flashbangs and tear gas, and Sky5 captured the moment officers on foot and horseback moved into the large crowd.

Trump says it’s ‘about time’ US celebrates victories at military parade

President Trump on Saturday touted the might of the U.S. Army at the end of a two-hour parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the branch, framing it as a celebration of the country’s military successes. “Every other country celebrates their victories. It’s about time America did, too,” Trump said in prepared remarks. “That’s what...

Fetterman: Military parade comprised of ‘the verbest of us’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said that President Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, is comprised of the “best of us” and that it should be celebrated regardless of where one might stand on the political spectrum. “This parade is comprised of our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers—the...

Neocons and hawks play dangerous games, while Gabbard and Carlson remind us of risk

Be it Ukraine or Iran, Trump has long warned against the horrors of nuclear war.

Which country do Americans most want to relocate to?

It’s estimated that there are upwards of 5 million American expatriates currently living in countries throughout the world.

Minnesota state lawmaker assassinated at her home

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Saturday confirmed state Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) was killed in a fatal shooting being investigated as "politically motivated." “My good friend and colleague, Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed early this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination,” Walz said...

Trump shares enthusiasm for DC military parade ‘RAIN OR SHINE’

President Trump on Saturday shared his enthusiasm for the day's festivities despite expected rainy weather conditions. "OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE," Trump wrote Saturday morning on Truth Social. "REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY P[A]RADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK," he wrote. "I’LL SEE YOU ALL IN D.C." Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the...

Raskin takes swipe at Trump over price of military parade, GOP megabill

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) slammed President Trump for his Saturday military parade, which is expected to cost millions of dollars.  “As tanks roll down PA. Ave and planes streak above, remember this is all courtesy of the taxpayers,” Raskin wrote in a post on the social media platform X. “Maybe there will be goodie bags...

Why you shouldn’t kick over every rock stack you see at national parks

It can be tempting to kick over - or even build - a stack of rocks, but officials have different advice.

The decline of coal isn’t a conspiracy — it’s the market reality 

This is about economics, not ideology — business decisions, not politics.  

‘No Kings’ is utter nonsense, but few will notice this weekend

Across the nation today, thousands of protests are being organized by left-wing groups, unions, and other organizations, with chants of "No Kings, No Kings, No Kings." The mantra is a calculated campaign to cement the notion that Donald Trump has assumed dictatorial powers. It is a curious campaign since every indication is that our constitutional...

Former Illinois lawmaker sentenced to over 7 years in prison for corruption

Former Illinois Democratic lawmaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to more than seven years in prison following a federal corruption trial in Chicago.  Madigan, the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, will also be required to pay a $2.5 million fine following a February conviction on 10 of 23 counts of corruption. “I’m truly sorry...

Live updates: Trump says military parade will continue ‘rain or shine’

President Trump on Saturday said that the celebrations to commemorate the 250th Army anniversary will continue despite possible showers in Washington.  “OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE. REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY P[A]RADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I’LL SEE YOU ALL IN D.C. The president earlier this week cast...

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