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We have a word for the $50 bribe. What do we call the $10 million one?

In 1975, not long after I left the New York City Department of Investigation, a city building inspector accepted a $50 cash envelope to overlook a code violation. He was corrupt. In 2024, a hedge fund manager donated $10 million to a super PAC supporting the senator who then blocked legislation that would have cost […]

Live updates: US hits Iran energy targets, bridges; Fallout persists after Trump election speech

The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has also retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and desalination plants, as tensions escalate, bringing both sides closer to an all-out...

Trump amplifies China interference claim: ‘Unprecedented election security nightmare’ 

President Trump on Friday doubled down on his accusations of widespread voter fraud and interference by China in the 2020 presidential election in a series of social media posts. Trump delivered a highly anticipated primetime address to the nation on Thursday, in which he unveiled his administration compiled new proof that the 2020 election, which...

Trump targets Iran’s infrastructure in bid to squeeze regime

The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and desalination plants, as tensions escalate, bringing both sides closer to an all-out war. ...

Trump’s election security speech: Democrats see false claims, future threats

President Trump’s selective release of classified documents about the 2020 election doesn’t change the core conclusion of the intelligence community: that not a single vote was altered in the contest. Nonetheless, Democrats say the president is clearly laying the groundwork to interfere in future elections. Trump was mocked by some for his top-line reveal — that China...

Birth tourism crackdown expands as House chairman raises criminal conspiracy case

Rep. Brandon Gill says birth tourism companies could face criminal conspiracy charges as his task force subpoenas firms across the country.

Liberal law professor breaks with Obama judge over Trump lawyer crackdown: ‘I refuse to teach’ it

Judge Kathleen Williams referred Todd Blanche and other DOJ lawyers to bar associations for potential discipline, sparking weaponization concerns.

Mike Waltz, Tim Tebow launch effort to combat online child exploitation: ‘It’s happening in their backyard’

Tim Tebow warns parents that online child predators are "in their backyard" as former football star and U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz unveil a new global anti-exploitation effort.

House Republicans aim to turn Democratic civil war into midterm weapon

Mike Lawler warns that radical socialists are taking over the Democratic Party as GOP fights to hold swing seats in suburban New York midterms.

Trump’s housing chief paints a grim picture for homeownership in one major American city

Scott Turner blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze and tax proposals, saying socialist progressive policies will drive businesses from New York City.

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