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Mamdani says he keeps ‘in touch’ with Trump in spite of disagreements

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani touted his active collaboration with President Donald Trump despite their partisan differences on certain issues, especially the Iran war. Speaking on Thursday’s broadcast of CBS Mornings about his first 100 days in office, Mamdani provided viewers a glimpse into his unlikely relationship with Trump. “I would say the two […]

May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 15 days

The May 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 15 days. SSI payments are typically issued to beneficiaries on the first day of each month. Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 or older, or have another qualifying disability. The amount beneficiaries […]

Pope Leo says world is being ‘ravaged’ by ‘tyrants’ after feud with Trump

Pope Leo XIV warned that the world is being “ravaged by tyrants” after engaging this week in a feud with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran. “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters,” Leo said in a […]

US expands Iran blockade to target dark fleet ships worldwide

The United States has broadened its naval blockade of Iran, authorizing the search and seizure of vessels tied to Tehran’s dark fleet anywhere in the world, according to a new update from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. “In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels, vessels with active OFAC sanctions, and vessels suspected of […]

What to expect in New Jersey special election to replace Mikie Sherrill

The special election to fill Democrat New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s old House seat will take place Thursday and is all but assured to result in the election of the newest member of the Squad. Democrats have nominated Analilia Mejia, a social justice activist and former political staffer for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) 2020 presidential […]

Democrats vow to block next Trump Supreme Court pick amid Alito speculation

Justice Samuel Alito hasn’t tipped his hat on retiring just yet, but Senate Democrats are already entrenched in opposing the confirmation of a successor that would deliver President Donald Trump his fourth lifetime appointment to the high court. Democrats need to first retake the majority and for a vacancy to arise. But with the party’s […]

Gas prices: Sixth day with a drop in fuel costs over the last seven days

The national average price for a gallon of regular gas decreased again on Thursday, falling to $4.093. It was the sixth price decrease in the national average for gas prices in the last seven days, according to AAA. Gas prices had been rising daily throughout the country, primarily due to the military conflict between U.S., […]

Lawmakers using taxpayer money for misconduct payouts could soon face public shaming

EXCLUSIVE — Two House Republicans are proposing the return of public shaming in response to the torrent of bad behavior by their colleagues, like ex-Reps. Eric Swallwell (D-CA) Tony Gonzales (R-TX). Reps. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) told the Washington Examiner they are introducing legislation requiring any member of Congress who uses taxpayer […]

How Trump reshaped immigration court to crush asylum 

Asylum grant rates have plummeted to historic lows since President Donald Trump took office, and those figures continue to fall as the administration takes a wrecking ball to the immigration courts. The Trump administration has found a legal way to ensure that asylum claims by immigrants who illegally entered the United States are largely denied, […]

Third round of April Social Security payments goes out in six days

The third round of April Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in six days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive this payment on April 22.  The first round went out on April 8 to those born on or before […]
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