Gov. Kathy Hochul‘s (D-NY) decision to halt a congestion pricing plan to fund public transportation could hurt her when she’s up for reelection in 2026. Although the plan that would have raised millions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was unpopular with voters, the governor’s allies who had backed the plan didn’t know Hochul had gotten […]
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday that he is strengthening his effort to bring the Republican Party’s wandering into populism back to Ronald Reagan-style conservatism, which many consider the original GOP populist position. Viewed by key Republicans as a chief conservative anchor, Pence said he plans to expand his organization to help revive […]
At least three people are dead and one deputy is recovering after a Tampa, Florida, teenager murdered his father Saturday and shot at responding law enforcement, authorities said. The incident occurred around 11:09 p.m. when the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting called in by 48-year-old Rebecca Themelis, who said her son, […]
Indiana‘s Republican delegates voted against a Trump-endorsed choice for lieutenant governor and instead nominated pastor Micah Beckwith. Former President Donald Trump and Sen. Mike Braun’s (R-IN) choice for the role, Republican state Rep. Julie McGuire, lost to Beckwith. It was the first time Indiana Republicans had a contested race for lieutenant governor since 1996. “I’m […]
An organization connected to an anti-Israel activist who fundraises for “Squad” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) has quietly dissolved in Virginia, documents show. Corporate records filed in Virginia show the advocacy arm of the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights, a nonprofit group training anti-Israel protesters after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state, submitted […]
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking his commonsense call to end the border crisis to a group on the front lines: America’s sheriffs. The National Sheriffs’ Association told Secrets that the populist will address the group’s annual convention in Oklahoma City next week. He will sit for a talk for 30 minutes […]
The Colorado Republican Party is deeply divided. Last week, this came to a head when GOP Chairman Dave Williams authorized a mass email with the subject line, “God hates pride.” The email denounced Pride Month as a time when “godless groomers” attack what is “decent, holy, and righteous.” The parties’ X account also tweeted a […]
Democrats are trying to boost down-ballot candidates in the November elections with an eye toward some of the key states for President Joe Biden in the top-of-the-ballot contest. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced Monday a new $10 million investment in key states where it plans to focus on down-ballot races, even as the presidential […]
Former secretary of state and ex-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attempted to remind the audience at the 77th Tony Awards that voting continues to be important. Clinton took the stage at the Tony Awards on Sunday to introduce the company of Suffs the musical. “I have stood on a lot of stages, but this is very […]
American actress and Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn declared she is ready to leave Los Angeles after facing multiple home break-in scares during a four-month period. Hawn, 78, described the city as “terrible” and detailed how her home was recently broken into while she was enjoying dinner with longtime partner Kurt Russell, according to a […]
