An influential New Jersey labor union backed the Republican nominee in the state’s closely watched governor‘s election later this year. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor on Thursday, four years after backing Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) for reelection. The union also endorsed Murphy when he first ran for […]
The White House said President Donald Trump would decide in two weeks whether to join Israel‘s campaign to dismantle Iran‘s nuclear program. “Now, regarding the ongoing situation in Iran, I know there has been a lot of speculation amongst all of you in the media regarding the president’s decision-making and whether or not the United […]
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $5 million loan to cover overtime pay for Los Angeles Police Department officers who worked during the protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. In a 13-2 vote, the council approved a special motion to transfer up to $5 million from the reserve fund to pay for overtime […]
Early voting in New York City‘s Democratic mayoral primary has so far doubled compared to the 2021 mayoral race, with young voters and white voters leading the high turnout this time around. More than 131,434 people have cast their ballots at poll locations in the first four days of early voting, Gothamist reported, using data […]
Vice President JD Vance hoped to expand his social media presence by creating an account on Bluesky. However, the launch on Wednesday started out stormy, as he was first suspended and then met with outrage from Democrats who consider the platform to be a “safe space” from conservative views. Bluesky, created in 2019, gained popularity […]
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Biden-era rule from the Department of Health and Human Services, which prohibited sharing abortion and “reproductive health care” information with law enforcement. The 2024 HHS rule under then-President Joe Biden was part of his administration’s efforts in the aftermath of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. […]
In a surprisingly transparent statement, one of Russia’s highest economic authorities acknowledged the nation’s grim financial situation. Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov made the observation during his appearance at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), a preeminent gathering of government and business leaders intended to showcase Russian investment opportunities. “According to the figures, there is […]
Tensions escalated Wednesday night in Portland, Oregon, as federal agents deployed nonlethal crowd control measures to disperse rioters who attempted to obstruct access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Video captured on the scene showed federal officers responding with rubber bullets, tear gas, and flash-bang devices after protesters gathered outside the ICE facility in […]
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding a briefing as the world awaits President Donald Trump’s decision on whether or not to strike Iran. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. THE US IS DEBATING USING ITS ‘BUNKER-BUSTER’ BOMB ON IRAN: HOW THE WEAPON WORKS Trump has been under heavy pressure […]
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said Democrats are prioritizing portraying President Donald Trump in a negative light, citing the party’s focus on the administration’s deployment of the National Guard to deal with anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement riots. Democrats have been critical of the National Guard’s deployment in Los Angeles after left-wing demonstrators took to the streets […]
