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Baltimore representative says lack of compassion after bridge collapse is ‘sickening’

Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) said it is sickening that there is “no compassion” in the aftermath of Tuesday’s bridge collapse in Baltimore, slamming some Republicans who have blamed the event on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mfume, whose district encompasses most of Maryland’s most populous city, appeared Saturday on MSNBC to discuss recent developments in the […]

Kathy Hochul denies reports she was asked to leave officer’s wake

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) went on the record Saturday to deny reports that she was not welcome at the wake of fallen New York Police Officer Jonathan Diller. Hochul addressed the matter at an Easter event at the governor’s mansion. She confirmed that she left Friday’s reception within 10 minutes after greeting the family and saying a prayer […]

First piece of Baltimore bridge debris removed from river

Crews removed the first piece of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River on Saturday in an effort to reopen the Port of Baltimore. The northern part of the bridge’s steel frame was sawn off to allow it to be carried off in a barge. From there, the section will be transported […]

Biden wins North Dakota primary, strengthening grip on nomination

President Joe Biden won the North Dakota Democratic presidential primary Saturday, adding 13 delegates to his tally as he vies for a second term in the White House. The president collected 840 votes, or 92.4%, with no other candidate receiving more than 31, or 3.4%. The Republican Party held caucuses on March 4, during which […]

John Bolton suggests Trump ‘hasn’t got the brains’ to be a dictator

Former national security adviser John Bolton attempted to pacify concerns about presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump becoming a dictator by attacking his lack of “brains.” Bolton discussed his former boss in an interview with the French outlet Le Figaro published Thursday. Trump’s 2024 opponent, President Joe Biden, is making a mistake, according to Bolton, by constantly referring […]

Reporter’s Notebook: Tensions between Biden and Netanyahu grow after vote

Washington Examiner Defense Reporter Mike Brest joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to discuss the deepening tension between the United States and Israeli governments over the conduct of the war in Gaza; why the daylight between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be growing and the U.S. seems to want to be […]

Biden campaign accuses Trump of inciting political violence with social media post

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is under fire from President Joe Biden’s campaign over a social media post. Trump took to his Truth Social platform Friday to share a video of a pair of trucks belonging to his supporters. On the back of one truck, there was a life-size image of Biden tied up. […]

GOP leaders slam Biden for embracing Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter

Several Republicans have called out President Joe Biden for his proclamation of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 — the same day as Easter this year. The proclamation, released by the White House on Friday, called on citizens to “join us in lifting up the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our Nation” […]

Lizzo announces she’s leaving music on the heels of Biden fundraising performance

Musician Lizzo announced she’s quitting the industry over criticism she’s received online. Lizzo has been in the spotlight since her background dancers filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her. These former dancers, Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez, and Crystal Williams, also claimed Lizzo shamed them for their weight. Criticism online renewed after Lizzo’s performance at President […]

Arizona governor signs bill making Pluto official state planet

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has signed legislation designating Pluto as the state planet for Arizona. Hobbs’s office announced on Friday she had signed House Bill 2477 into law on Friday, along with more than 40 other pieces of legislation. The bill, which simply adds “Pluto is the official state planet” into state code, passed unanimously, […]
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