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2 weeks ago

Dan Goldman Savages Hack' Alina Habba for Prosecuting Colleague: This Is Such Trash'

Rep. Dan Goldman criticizes the prosecution of Rep. McIver as politically motivated and unacceptable under constitutional democracy.
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

Prosecutors charge congresswoman with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 week ago

Remembering Charles Rangel, History-Making New York Congressman Who Died At 94 - Blavity

Charles Rangel, longtime congressman from Harlem, was a significant figure in U.S. politics, known for his commitment to civil rights and Democratic leadership.
NYC politics
fromal
1 week ago

Fiery, gravel-voiced Democrat who served five decades in Congress dead at 94

Charles Rangel, key figure in U.S. politics, died at 94, remembered for his activism and significant contributions to Congress.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

What We Know About the DoJ's Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

The Department of Justice is investigating former governor Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his pandemic actions.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Dan Goldman Savages Hack' Alina Habba for Prosecuting Colleague: This Is Such Trash'

Rep. Dan Goldman criticizes the prosecution of Rep. McIver as politically motivated and unacceptable under constitutional democracy.
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

Prosecutors charge congresswoman with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 week ago

Remembering Charles Rangel, History-Making New York Congressman Who Died At 94 - Blavity

Charles Rangel, longtime congressman from Harlem, was a significant figure in U.S. politics, known for his commitment to civil rights and Democratic leadership.
NYC politics
fromal
1 week ago

Fiery, gravel-voiced Democrat who served five decades in Congress dead at 94

Charles Rangel, key figure in U.S. politics, died at 94, remembered for his activism and significant contributions to Congress.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

What We Know About the DoJ's Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

The Department of Justice is investigating former governor Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his pandemic actions.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump and DOGE Effort to Dismantle Agency: Gross Usurpation of Power'

Judicial rulings reinforce the balance of power among government branches, restricting unilateral executive actions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk Rips Trump's Big Beautiful Budget: 'Abomination'

Elon Musk strongly criticizes the Congressional spending bill endorsed by President Trump, calling it a "disgusting abomination" and harmful to the deficit.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump and DOGE Effort to Dismantle Agency: Gross Usurpation of Power'

Judicial rulings reinforce the balance of power among government branches, restricting unilateral executive actions.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours ago

What a Day in the Trump Administration!

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are experiencing a significant public rift, fueled by conflicting political positions and personal grievances.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's big beautiful' tax and spending bill advances toward vote US politics live

Trump's tax bill clears House hurdle, extending tax cuts and increasing military spending.
The proposed legislation would significantly increase U.S. debt over the next decade.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk Rips Trump's Big Beautiful Budget: 'Abomination'

Elon Musk strongly criticizes the Congressional spending bill endorsed by President Trump, calling it a "disgusting abomination" and harmful to the deficit.
#dhs
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

New York Rep. Jerry Nadler says DHS agent handcuffed his staff member at congressional office

DHS agents handcuffed a congressional staffer during a security check, raising concerns about legal boundaries in government operations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Is Congress Interested in Defending Its Powers?

The Trump administration's use of law enforcement against Congress raises serious concerns about constitutional checks and balances.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Homeland Security cops handcuff one of Rep. Nadler's aides in chaotic day at NY fed building

DHS police handcuffed a congressman's aide amid claims they were harboring rioters in a federal building.
fromGothamist
1 day ago
NYC politics

Exclusive: New video shows tussle between Rep. Nadler staffer and federal officers

NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

New York Rep. Jerry Nadler says DHS agent handcuffed his staff member at congressional office

DHS agents handcuffed a congressional staffer during a security check, raising concerns about legal boundaries in government operations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Is Congress Interested in Defending Its Powers?

The Trump administration's use of law enforcement against Congress raises serious concerns about constitutional checks and balances.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Homeland Security cops handcuff one of Rep. Nadler's aides in chaotic day at NY fed building

DHS police handcuffed a congressman's aide amid claims they were harboring rioters in a federal building.
fromGothamist
1 day ago
NYC politics

Exclusive: New video shows tussle between Rep. Nadler staffer and federal officers

#education
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Education

Charlamagne Roasts Education Secretary for Brutal Gaffes During House Hearing: You Should Probably Know How to Count'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Education

Charlamagne Roasts Education Secretary for Brutal Gaffes During House Hearing: You Should Probably Know How to Count'

#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticized Trump's domestic policy bill, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and expressing disappointment over its spending implications.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticized Trump's domestic policy bill, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and expressing disappointment over its spending implications.
#deficit
US politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
SF politics

Small business owners, here's how Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could impact your taxes: SALT deduction workaround axed

US politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
SF politics

Small business owners, here's how Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could impact your taxes: SALT deduction workaround axed

#public-broadcasting
US politics
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Trump asks Congress to revoke $1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting - Poynter

The White House seeks to revoke over $1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, impacting NPR and PBS significantly.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Trump asks Congress to revoke $1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting - Poynter

The White House seeks to revoke over $1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, impacting NPR and PBS significantly.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Trump's big bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO warns

Trump's tax bill will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, per CBO analysis.
#tax-bill
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Trump's tax bill threatens to leave 10.9 million people without health insurance

The Republican tax and spending bill could leave 10.9 million people without health coverage, according to the CBO.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Trump's tax bill threatens to leave 10.9 million people without health insurance

The Republican tax and spending bill could leave 10.9 million people without health coverage, according to the CBO.
#legislation
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Divided House GOP head to the White House to save Trump's big bill

House Democrats criticize the proposed bill as detrimental to American families, while Republicans face internal struggles to unify support around it.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Rep. Velazquez condemns House's passage of bill as 'betrayal of working families'

The GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could severely impact working-class Americans by slashing vital health and food benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Far From a Done Deal': Fox News' Chad Pergram Casts Doubt Over the Fate of Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump's ability to pass his comprehensive domestic bill faces significant opposition within his party.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Big, Beautiful Republican Shrug

Both parties exhibit hypocrisy regarding legislative speed, as Republicans now rush bills they previously criticized Democrats for.
The GOP's recent bill passage mirrors past Democrat practices, showcasing procedural double standards.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Divided House GOP head to the White House to save Trump's big bill

House Democrats criticize the proposed bill as detrimental to American families, while Republicans face internal struggles to unify support around it.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Rep. Velazquez condemns House's passage of bill as 'betrayal of working families'

The GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could severely impact working-class Americans by slashing vital health and food benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Far From a Done Deal': Fox News' Chad Pergram Casts Doubt Over the Fate of Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump's ability to pass his comprehensive domestic bill faces significant opposition within his party.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Big, Beautiful Republican Shrug

Both parties exhibit hypocrisy regarding legislative speed, as Republicans now rush bills they previously criticized Democrats for.
The GOP's recent bill passage mirrors past Democrat practices, showcasing procedural double standards.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of assembling rogues' gallery' to attack NGOs

Marjorie Taylor Greene's subcommittee hearing on NGOs is seen as an attack on civil society, obscuring hypocrisy in federal funding practices.
#budget-cuts
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans' healthcare at risk

Obama warns Congress about the risk of healthcare cuts affecting millions of Americans.
Republican legislation threatens the Affordable Care Act and may leave many without coverage.
NYC politics
fromTampa Free Press
4 days ago

AOC Soars In Popularity Nationally, But Constituents Ask: "Where's Our Rock Star?"

Ocasio-Cortez is a surprisingly popular figure in American politics, ranking high in a recent poll despite her polarizing reputation.
#ethics
fromNewsmax
4 days ago

Rep. Nadler Cries 'Fascist' After Aide Detained by DHS

Video footage shows a visibly distressed aide being handcuffed by Federal Protective Service officers after confronting them during a security check.
NYC politics
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Equality Caucus Chair slams Trump loyalist's 'morally bankrupt' DOJ arrest of Democratic congresswoman

The Trump administration's charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver raise serious concerns regarding congressional oversight and the treatment of lawmakers.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's massive tax cut bill passes key US House committee vote

The tax-cut bill may substantially increase national debt by $3-5 trillion over a decade, raising fiscal concerns.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Congress set to quiz RFK Jr. on budget cuts, measles response

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify on crucial public health issues, including drastic job cuts and proposed budget reductions affecting the Department of Health and Human Services.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | 'Angel families' urge Republicans to pass 'big beautiful bill' and secure border to prevent tragedies: 'There must be change'

SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Equality Caucus Chair slams Trump loyalist's 'morally bankrupt' DOJ arrest of Democratic congresswoman

The Trump administration's charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver raise serious concerns regarding congressional oversight and the treatment of lawmakers.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's massive tax cut bill passes key US House committee vote

The tax-cut bill may substantially increase national debt by $3-5 trillion over a decade, raising fiscal concerns.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Congress set to quiz RFK Jr. on budget cuts, measles response

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify on crucial public health issues, including drastic job cuts and proposed budget reductions affecting the Department of Health and Human Services.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | 'Angel families' urge Republicans to pass 'big beautiful bill' and secure border to prevent tragedies: 'There must be change'

#charles-rangel
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

PREMIUMRemembering Rep. Charles Rangel: A pioneering politician and war hero who passed on Memorial Day

Former Congressmember Charles B. Rangel, a revered public servant and Korean War hero, passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in American politics.
fromNBC News
1 week ago
NYC politics

Charles Rangel, former longtime N.Y. congressman who represented Harlem, dies at 94

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

PREMIUMRemembering Rep. Charles Rangel: A pioneering politician and war hero who passed on Memorial Day

Former Congressmember Charles B. Rangel, a revered public servant and Korean War hero, passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in American politics.
NYC politics
fromNBC News
1 week ago

Charles Rangel, former longtime N.Y. congressman who represented Harlem, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, influential former congressman, died at 94, leaving a legacy of significant legislative achievements and community advocacy.
Privacy professionals
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Rep. Dan Goldman leads bipartisan effort to protect federal judges from doxxing and threats

Congressional leaders aim to enhance federal judges' security by funding initiatives to remove personal information from public records.
#social-media
fromWIRED
1 week ago
SF politics

Nancy Mace's Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her

fromWIRED
1 week ago
SF politics

Nancy Mace's Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her

fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

Dead Drop: May 23

"I've spoken to my colleagues on this panel and our friends in the Senate, and on a bipartisan and bicameral basis, the Armed Services Committees are strongly opposed to ending the dual-hatted relationship."
UK news
NYC politics
fromFOX8 WGHP
1 week ago

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel dies at 94

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel, a notable lawmaker from Harlem, died at age 94 after nearly five decades in Congress.
#republicans
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Rep. Clarke calls out House Republicans for 'attack on their own constituents'

Congressmember Yvette Clarke condemned the Republicans for passing a healthcare bill detrimental to vulnerable populations.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

3 Ways Senate Republicans Could Blow Up Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans celebrate the House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, but Senate reconciliation poses critical challenges.”
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Rep. Clarke calls out House Republicans for 'attack on their own constituents'

Congressmember Yvette Clarke condemned the Republicans for passing a healthcare bill detrimental to vulnerable populations.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

3 Ways Senate Republicans Could Blow Up Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans celebrate the House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, but Senate reconciliation poses critical challenges.”
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA 'is going to fail' during hurricane season

FEMA is predicted to fail during the hurricane season, impacting disaster response capabilities.
#california
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

Congress may block California's gas car sales ban, threatening the state's leadership in electric vehicle transition.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

Congress may block California's gas car sales ban, threatening the state's leadership in electric vehicle transition.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Sleepy Congressman Nearly Tanked Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed that Garbarino missed the vote because he fell asleep, joking, 'I know, I'm gonna just strangle him. But then he's my dear friend.'
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 weeks ago

Can travel visa backlogs for the World Cup and Olympics hurt the US?

The success of these games hinges on the State Department's ability to efficiently process the visa applications of spectators, athletes and media, including having enough visa appointment availability and waiving certain interviews where appropriate.
Los Angeles
#democratic-party
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Dems in Congress keep dying - and it's helping the Republicans' razor-thin vote margins: 'Fundamentally broken'

The recent deaths of Democratic lawmakers reveal a serious issue of aging candidates affecting party stability and control in Congress.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Dems in Congress keep dying - and it's helping the Republicans' razor-thin vote margins: 'Fundamentally broken'

The recent deaths of Democratic lawmakers reveal a serious issue of aging candidates affecting party stability and control in Congress.
#gerry-connolly
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75. Here's How the Democratic Congressman Fought For the Federal Government

fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75. Here's How the Democratic Congressman Fought For the Federal Government

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?

US national debt exceeds $36 trillion, with concerns about fiscal stability heightened by a new tax cut proposal.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Federal Land Sale-Possibly for Affordable Housing-Slides Into 'Big Bill' Making Its Way Through Congress

The debate over federal land sales is intensifying as Congress considers a bill related to substantial tax breaks and proposed land development.
SF food
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

House Republicans Want To Change SNAP Benefits For Children Over 7

SNAP is vital for 41 million people, with nearly half being children, but proposed changes threaten its efficacy and accessibility.
#medicaid-cuts
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

House Dems aren't sure DOGE's IT hackathon is a good idea

"The IRS systems undergo vigorous audits and approvals for privacy, security, and data access controls, a process that a 30-day hackathon cannot adequately cover," Connolly wrote.
Cryptocurrency
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

Public lands for housing in Nevada and Utah called 'giveaway' - High Country News

Nearly every group backing the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act has called the newly passed amendment a 'land giveaway' to developers, marking a serious backlash against the bill.
SF politics
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Trump's Crackpot Secretary of Health Admits That Literally Nobody Should Be Taking Medical Advice from Him

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Trump's Crackpot Secretary of Health Admits That Literally Nobody Should Be Taking Medical Advice from Him

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Delegates walk out of Fifa congress after Infantino arrives late from Trump trip

European Fifa members protested Gianni Infantino's late arrival at the congress, signaling discontent with the leadership's commitment to the organization.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

None of That is True!' Senate Democrat Accuses RFK Jr. of Lying About Vaccines in Explosive Hearing Clash

Sen. Chris Murphy clashed with HHS Secretary Kennedy over vaccine funding and controversial statements during a budget hearing.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
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