Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed Republicans for threats to Medicaid funding, arguing they’re “robbing people” to benefit “the rich.” She’s been a vocal critic of proposed reductions for the program that provides access to healthcare for low-income families and individuals with disabilities. “They’re robbing people in order to hand it over to the rich,” Ocasio-Cortez […]
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New Jersey mayor to continue fight against Ice detention center after arrest
Newark’s Ras Baraka says court fight against Geo Group will go on despite being jailed and charged with trespassing Speaking out after his arrest on Tuesday, the Newark mayor Ras Baraka said his city would continue its fight in court against the company that runs an immigration detention facility in New Jersey. “I know there […]
The new pope is American. Will that have an impact on US politics?
Congressman Brendan Boyle on how the new pope affects American politics, on issues both in line and at odds with the Trump administration
Video shows Pope Leo at White Sox World Series game
A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, confirming his fandom for the Chicago baseball team. The first American pontiff in history was caught on camera as his face twisted when White Sox closer Bobby Jenks closed out a 5-3 win […]
ICE facility Democrats ‘stormed’ holds child rapists, murderers: officials
Democratic lawmakers and protesters on Friday stormed the gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center, a secure immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, to advocate for detainees Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin categorized as “murderers, terrorists, child rapists and MS-13 gang members.” A group of protesters, including members of Congress, chased after a bus of […]
Hegseth sparks fears as he moves to ax generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move to ax the size of the U.S. military’s top ranks has triggered concerns of a political purge. Hegseth, who on Monday directed significant cuts to the U.S. military’s senior-most positions, has already fired several top leaders with no explanation. His latest plan could now eliminate roughly 100 generals and admirals, which he […]
Sunday shows preview: Trump signals more trade deals on horizon; first American pope elected
President Trump has recently discussed future trade deals with foreign partners amidst uncertainty about the global and national marketplace due to tariffs, which could cause consumer prices to skyrocket. This week, the White House secured its first agreement with the United Kingdom since the rollout of the “Liberation Day” levies. The deal will allow U.S. […]
Inside the White House’s effort to pull India, Pakistan back from the brink of war
As officials in the White House became increasingly concerned about the escalation in the conflict between Pakistan and India, it was decided Friday morning that Vice President JD Vance would call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Twenty-four hours before President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday morning that a ceasefire had been reached, the […]
Democratic senator says GOP is trying to woo Fetterman
BUCKS COUNTY, Pennsylvania — Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego said Republicans are trying to pull John Fetterman to the right and argued Democrats should keep the Pennsylvania senator in their corner as he faces mounting questions over his health and shifting political persona. “There needs to be space for Fetterman and for other senators in […]
Federal judge warns Trump executive order not ‘run around’ for sanctuary cities ruling
A federal judge warned Friday that President Trump’s executive order seeking to withdraw funds from 16 sanctuary jurisdictions cannot be used to bypass his previous ruling blocking the effort. U.S. District Judge William Orrick said their “pre-enforcement standing” grants municipalities legal standing to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the manner they’ve chosen. […]
DNC chair doubles down on his ultimatum for Hogg
Democratic National Convention Chair Ken Martin on Saturday doubled down on his ultimatum for rogue Vice Chair David Hogg: Take a neutrality pledge or step down. “Party officers have one job: to be fair stewards of a process that invites every Democrat to the table — regardless of personal views or allegiances,” Martin said. After […]
Toobin: Suspending habeas corpus would be ‘such a wild step’
Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin weighed in on the White House considering suspending habeas corpus, or the right to challenge the legality of detention, amid President Trump’s crackdown on immigration. In an appearance on CNN Friday evening, Toobin said pausing the legal principle would be “such a wild step,” despite significant losses the Trump administration […]
‘This is nuts’: How Louis Prevost learned his brother became pope
Louis Prevost reflected Friday on watching his younger brother, Robert Francis Prevost, become Pope Leo XIV live on television: “Holy cow, this is nuts.” “It’s shocking, mind-numbing, mind-blowing. How do you describe that? I don’t know,” he told NewsNation. “I still haven’t figured out how to tell anybody what I feel, other than out of […]
Why the Federal Reserve risks falling behind the curve as recession fears rise
Hard data, which capture measurable performance of the economy but are backward-looking. Soft data are typically based on sentiment and expectations but are often forward-looking. .The disconnect between the two at this moment is creating challenges and generating data confusion among market participants and Federal Reserve officials. Even as households and firms turn increasingly pessimistic, […]
US probing impacts of imported jets, aircrafts on national security
The Trump administration is currently probing the impact of imported commercial jets, engines and other aircraft parts on national security, according to a copy of the federal notice made public on Friday. The Commerce Department started the investigation on May 1, per the notice. The department is seeking public comments on the current and projected […]
Bill Maher shakes David Hogg’s hand over candid remarks about young voters
Comedian Bill Maher shook hands with Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg on Friday, after the operative delivered his take on why the Democratic Party lost a chunk of young voters in the 2024 presidential election. “What I think happened last election is younger men, they would rather vote for somebody … who […]
Maher on doll talk: Trump ‘losing an imaginary negotiation with children’
Comedian Bill Maher poked fun at President Trump’s use of dolls to illustrate the need for families to avoid overconsumption as the administration navigates an uneven economic climate fueled by his trade war. “He’s obsessed with how many dolls we get to have,” Maher said Friday on an episode of his “Real Time” show, adding […]
‘From all sides’: universities in red states face attacks from DC and at home
As universities begin to push back on Trump’s policies, Republican-led states are ‘under threat’ on multiple fronts Days after the University of Michigan president, Santa Ono, announced that he was leaving his post to lead the University of Florida, his name was quietly removed on Wednesday from a letter signed by more than 600 university […]
Mark Zuckerberg is building a new surveillance state
Mark Zuckerberg recently took to Instagram to boast that nearly a billion people now use Meta AI across the company’s platforms. To celebrate, he announced the launch of a new standalone app, encouraging users to “Check it out!” It sounded innocuous, almost charming, as if he were discussing a playful new feature. But make no […]
U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump’s tariff war
The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets. (Image credit: Fabrice Coffrini)
