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Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he’s open to passing legislation during the government shutdown to ensure members of the military don’t miss their next paycheck on Oct. 15 and to keep critical Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers on the job. “We’re monitoring that day by day, … Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdownRead more
Kamala Harris says ‘these mothaf—as are crazy’ at Los Angeles event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not hold back in blasting the Trump administration while at a writers’ summit in Los Angeles on Monday. At the “Day of Unreasonable Conversation” event held at The Getty Center, Harris talked about the political moment within the broader scale of history. … Kamala Harris says ‘these mothaf—as are crazy’ at Los Angeles eventRead more
Republican senator says back pay for federal workers is ‘not up to the president’
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said on Tuesday that the president does not get to decide whether furloughed federal workers are entitled to back pay. “It’s not up to the president,” Kennedy told reporters, when asked at the Capitol about the Trump administration “not necessarily committing to back pay” … Republican senator says back pay for federal workers is ‘not up to the president’Read more
Illinois’ governor weighs in on efforts to deploy the national guard in Chicago
NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Illinois Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker about President Trump’s efforts to deploy the national guard in Chicago.
Attorney General Bondi talks at Senate Judiciary
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questions about her leadership of the Justice Department at a Senate hearing.
Winsome Earle-Sears releases ‘Two Bullets’ ad scathing opponent for failing to demand Jay Jones’ ouster
EXCLUSIVE: In a new ad released Tuesday, Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears lambasted gubernatorial opponent Abigail Spanberger as the Democrat declined to explicitly call for her party’s attorney general nominee to bow out of his race as his controversial texts scandal unravels. The ad, entitled “Two Bullets,” begins … Winsome Earle-Sears releases ‘Two Bullets’ ad scathing opponent for failing to demand Jay Jones’ ousterRead more
Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he’s open to passing legislation during the government shutdown to ensure members of the military don’t miss their next paycheck on Oct. 15 and to keep critical Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers on the job. “We’re monitoring that day by day, … Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdownRead more
Chicago suburb sues over fence around ICE facility
A suburb outside Chicago has sued the Trump administration for erecting an 8-foot fence around an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility, alleging that the barrier blocks emergency services and patrons from accessing the site and surrounding businesses. The Village of Broadview asked Department of Homeland Security … Chicago suburb sues over fence around ICE facilityRead more
Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he’s open to passing legislation during the government shutdown to ensure members of the military don’t miss their next paycheck on Oct. 15 and to keep critical Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers on the job. “We’re monitoring that day by day, … Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdownRead more
White House says furloughed federal workers not entitled to back pay amid shutdown
OMB argues an amendment to a 2019 act would not guarantee furloughed workers post-shutdown pay The White House’s office of management and budget (OMB) is arguing that federal workers who are furloughed amid the ongoing government shutdown are not entitled to back pay. In a draft memo first … White House says furloughed federal workers not entitled to back pay amid shutdownRead more
White House says furloughed federal workers not entitled to back pay amid shutdown
OMB argues an amendment to a 2019 act would not guarantee furloughed workers post-shutdown pay The White House’s office of management and budget (OMB) is arguing that federal workers who are furloughed amid the ongoing government shutdown are not entitled to back pay. In a draft memo first … White House says furloughed federal workers not entitled to back pay amid shutdownRead more
Chicago suburb sues over fence around ICE facility
A suburb outside Chicago has sued the Trump administration for erecting an 8-foot fence around an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility, alleging that the barrier blocks emergency services and patrons from accessing the site and surrounding businesses. The Village of Broadview asked Department of Homeland Security … Chicago suburb sues over fence around ICE facilityRead more
Virginia governor’s race shaken up by ‘violent’ texts sent by ally of Democratic candidate
Abigail Spanberger faces criticism for her support of fellow Democrat who speculated about Republican lawmaker getting ‘two bullets to the head’ A series of “violent” texts sent by a Democrat seeking to become Virginia’s attorney general has shaken up the state’s governor’s race, with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears … Virginia governor’s race shaken up by ‘violent’ texts sent by ally of Democratic candidateRead more
Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health’
Former top doctors condemn health secretary’s vaccine, research policies, saying ideology replaced science at HHS Six former US surgeons general – the top medical posting in Washington – warned in an opinion column published Tuesday that policy changes enacted by health and human services (HHS) secretary, Robert F … Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health’Read more
Bondi spars over Epstein but stays silent on Comey: takeaways from a tense hearing
The attorney general clashed with Democrats over Trump, Epstein, and the ‘weaponization’ of the justice department In an often tense hearing before the Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday, the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, stood accused by Democrats of weaponizing the US Department of Justice, “fundamentally transforming” the … Bondi spars over Epstein but stays silent on Comey: takeaways from a tense hearingRead more
Bondi spars over Epstein but stays silent on Comey: takeaways from a tense hearing
The attorney general clashed with Democrats over Trump, Epstein, and the ‘weaponization’ of the justice department In an often tense hearing before the Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday, the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, stood accused by Democrats of weaponizing the US Department of Justice, “fundamentally transforming” the … Bondi spars over Epstein but stays silent on Comey: takeaways from a tense hearingRead more
Deploying troops to Chicago is not legally justified, says Illinois attorney general
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only “chaos” on Chicago’s streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement. (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster)
Burbank and other US airports see delays as shutdown hits air travel
There were delays at a number of US airports on Monday as officials said the government shutdown is affecting air traffic control staffing.
New Supreme Court term will reshape Trump’s powers
Legal challenges have slowed Trump’s attempts to expand presidential power. Now the highest US court is going to weigh in.
LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’ not retirement
NBA veteran LeBron James caused a stir with a “Second Decision” social media teaser, but it appeared to concern a drinks brand rather than retirement.
Tesla shares fall as new lower-cost cars disappoint
Tesla unveils lower-cost models of two of its most popular cars in an effort to boost falling sales.
Five takeaways from Pam Bondi’s tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump’s attorney general go on the attack.
Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ call
President Donald Trump said he had a “very good” phone call with Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, their first substantive conversation since the pair sparred over U.S. tariffs and the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro. “We will be having further discussions, and will … Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ callRead more
Trump to meet former Hamas hostage Edan Alexander on Oct. 7 anniversary
President Donald Trump is poised to meet with Edan Alexander, who was freed in May from captivity with Hamas, on Tuesday — exactly two years after Hamas attacked Israel. This marks the second time Alexander, a 21-year-old American–Israeli who spent nearly 600 days as a hostage after Hamas … Trump to meet former Hamas hostage Edan Alexander on Oct. 7 anniversaryRead more
Alexander Vindman’s congressman brother leads off Dems boosting Jay Jones after texts: ‘Send a message’
Democratic Virginia Rep. Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman, twin brother of Trump impeachment figure Alexander Vindman, blasted out to his Twitter followers a call to vote for Democrats Jay Jones and Abigail Spanberger days after texts showed the former referenced killing Republicans. Meanwhile, a House of Delegates candidate in conservative … Alexander Vindman’s congressman brother leads off Dems boosting Jay Jones after texts: ‘Send a message’Read more
Virginia Police Union Calls on Jay Jones To Drop Out
The men and women of law enforcement work tirelessly to combat the violence you wished on a fellow Virginian and his family, the Virginia Fraternal Order of Police said.
Jay Jones Scandal Throws Virginia Democrats Into Crisis
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California’s Sneak Attack on the First Amendment
California’s SB 771 could let the state punish platforms for wrong speech, posing a major threat to online free expression.
Why Is Medicine So Expensive? And Can Trump Fix It?
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