House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday warned that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) would come to regret his endorsement of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D). Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist, ran on a platform opposing establishment policies and promoting sweeping economic reforms — including a citywide rent freeze, free … Read more
A House Republican lawmaker is moving to cut off federal funding to New York City for the duration of Zohran Mamdani’s tenure as mayor. The proposal, spearheaded by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), is titled the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act — or, pointedly, the “MAMDANI Act.” The bill, which is only two … Read more
Seven New York City firefighters were injured after battling a raging fire in the Bronx that triggered a massive car explosion. The FDNY responded around 7 p.m. to reports of a fire at 955 Westchester Avenue in the Longwood section of the Bronx, where burning piles of garbage on the sidewalk had spread to multiple parked vehicles. … Read more
The Senate is meeting to consider a potential deal to end the record-breaking government shutdown, now in its 37th day, as President Donald Trump renews his push for Republicans to eliminate the filibuster — a move he argues is essential to reopen the government and advance the GOP agenda. According to Politico, Senate Majority Leader John … Read more
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump responded sharply Wednesday to remarks made by New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, warning that the incoming leader’s rhetoric and policies could put him “on the wrong side of the law.” The exchange marks the first major clash between the White House and the progressive mayor-elect — … Read more
She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small, yet highly significant, badge. Gleaming in the bright sunlight, the symbol on the badge was unmistakable — it represented her rank, a rank that equaled, if not surpassed, his own. A hush fell over the parade ground; the soldiers watching the exchange felt a collective … Read more
The day started like any other, with the sun rising and the world bustling with activity. I was on a road trip with my son and his family, sharing stories and laughter as the miles slipped by. Little did I know, this journey would lead to one of the most surprising and life-altering decisions I … Read more
The U.S. Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s first and only nominee to the Boston-based federal appeals court. Until recently, most of the justices on this court were chosen by Democrats and often rejected his policy proposals. The Republican-led Senate voted 52-46 along party lines to make Joshua Dunlap, a conservative lawyer from Maine who … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — Something unusual happened in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election this week, and even the professionals are scratching their heads. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli suffered a surprisingly wide defeat to Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, losing by a 56% to 43% margin — a 13-point gap that caught analysts, pollsters, and political strategists completely off … Read more
In a move that underscores his intention to bring sweeping reform and progressive ideals to New York City government, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan will serve as one of the co-leads of his transition team. The appointment of Khan — one of the most prominent and … Read more