Comedian and late-night talk show host Bill Maher criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for seemingly imitating President Donald Trump and mimicking his actions. “Many people would say that you are imitating him,” Maher said on Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday. “Among all the people that may or may not be running, you’re the […]
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for tougher action on pro-Palestinian marches and rhetoric, which he blamed for increased antisemitism. Following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London this week, the Jewish community has called on the government to do more to protect it. Starmer, speaking with the BBC, blamed the rise of […]
The Trump administration is teeing up to take over control of East Potomac Golf Links, one of Washington’s three public golf courses, on Sunday, with a quick turnaround of the National Park Service’s pre-approved renovation plans. This is the latest round of renovations President Donald Trump is seeking for the District of Columbia, signalling he […]
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said she didn’t know when the country would hold elections, casting doubt on Caracas’s democratic aspirations. Rodriguez was asked on Friday in Caracas, Venezuela, when new elections would be held — a key priority of President Donald Trump since his administration installed the new government. “I don’t know,” she responded to […]
Washington Examiner economics columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher argued that the United States is “taking out the trash” with the Iran war, and criticized Democratic Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh for her stance on the conflict. “I know Kat and her friends like to believe that this is Israel making us do this, but I think […]
The Cuban government denounced new sanctions leveled against the island nation on Friday as “collective punishment,” as the economic situation grows increasingly dire. President Donald Trump implemented the new sanctions in an executive order on Friday, coinciding with the International Workers’ Day, or May Day, holiday. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez was quick to respond, […]
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha argued that Democrats only support progressive newcomer Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate race because he carries the title of Democrat. “The reason why he gets away with this is because there’s a letter next to his name, that’s D,” Concha said on Fox Business’s Kudlow Friday. Gov. Janet […]
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations on Saturday after a final bid from the government to bail out the airline fell through. In an announcement at 2:23 a.m., just ahead of the 3 a.m. deadline to reach another deal, the airline said it would begin an “orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately.” All flights were […]
The June 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 29 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. Payment amounts vary depending on […]
The first round of May Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 11 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, May 13. The second round will go out on May 20 to those born between the 11th […]
