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On August 14, Aura Moody, a 64-year-old social worker from Saint Albans, Queens, found herself at the center of a controversy when she attempted to attend a Mets game at Citi Field wearing a “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hat. A staffer informed Moody and her friend that their MAGA hats were...

President Joe Biden's recent Cabinet meeting marked a notable development with the inclusion of First Lady Jill Biden. She led a discussion on a new initiative to boost funding for women's health research, highlighting the administration's commitment to this critical issue. The First Lady...

Proposes substantial tax breaks for the middle class Pledges no tax increase for individuals earning Aims to address grocery prices by targeting price gouging $40 billion fund to tackle housing crisis Healthcare: monthly insulin cap, limits on out-of-pocket prescription costs Bolstering Social...

On a Sunday afternoon at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, a Secret Service agent noticed a rifle barrel in the tree line near the sixth green. The agent fired at Ryan Wesley Routh around 1:31 p.m. ET, causing him to flee without shooting. Routh was later apprehended in a...

Former President Donald Trump announced plans to support a government efficiency commission recommended by Elon Musk in a speech at the New York Economic Club. The proposal focuses on conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the federal government for drastic reforms. Trump will...

On September 5, 1975, President Gerald Ford faced an assassination attempt in Sacramento, California. As he walked towards the State Capitol, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme , a follower of Charles Manson, approached him with a Colt 1911 semi-automatic .45 caliber pistol. Secret Service agent Larry...

The Preserving Choice for Vehicle Purchases Act, H.R. 1435, aims to amend federal law to prevent bans on selling vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE). This legislation seeks to limit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing waivers that would prohibit new ICE vehicles. Key...

New York lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking law banning natural gas in new buildings, marking a significant move in the United States. The 2023 state budget of $229 billion includes provisions to phase out natural gas and other fossil fuels in new constructions. The timeline for implementation...

Columbus Day, once celebrated as a symbol of exploration and perseverance, faces growing scrutiny due to Columbus's actions and their impact on Native Americans. Native American groups argue that celebrating Columbus Day validates the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples. Historical accounts outline...

President Biden’s recent proposals for Supreme Court reforms have sparked debate. These measures include: Term limits for justices A binding ethics code A constitutional amendment on presidential immunity These proposals aim to address current concerns while reshaping the judiciary’s future....

CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash adopted a hands-off approach during the June 2024 presidential debate, avoiding real-time fact-checking. This led to a less contentious, but more chaotic debate stage. Candidates were allowed to make unchecked claims, with the moderators primarily...

Tillis Calls Noem’s Leadership a ‘Disaster’ in Fiery Senate Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on March 3, 2026, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding immigration enforcement and executive accountability. At the center of this confrontation was Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, whose leadership has recently come under...

FBI Terror Probe After IED Ignites Outside NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Residence

On a quiet stretch of Manhattan’s East Side, a device ignited outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. By Sunday, the case had escalated from a local emergency response into a federal terrorism investigation, with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force...

Record oil prices amid Iran war: Hormuz fears push crude past $100

Oil just vaulted past a psychological and economic tripwire. On Sunday, crude prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since the shock that followed Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This time, the catalyst is the war in Iran and its spread across the region, including attacks on...

Tariff refunds won't come for weeks, Trump admin tells Clinton-appointed judge

A major fight over President Donald Trump’s now-invalidated “emergency” tariffs has shifted from the Supreme Court to a more practical question: how, exactly, does the government return the money? In a new filing, the Trump administration told the U.S. Court of International Trade that...

Judge Questions Pentagon Reporter Rules: “Asking a Question Is Not Criminal”

A federal courtroom in Washington, D.C. became an unexpectedly plainspoken forum on press freedom Friday, as U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman pressed the Justice Department over new Pentagon rules that would condition journalists’ access on an agreement to avoid reporting information not...

Trump says US 'continues to totally demolish' Iranian forces as House splits

A nonbinding House resolution reaffirming the U.S. stance that Iran is the “largest state sponsor of terrorism” passed Thursday, and the political reaction quickly followed. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the Democrats who voted against the measure, turning a procedural...

Mark Carney’s Iran comments spark backlash and strain U.S.-Canada ties

Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, is taking heat at home after a fast-moving series of public comments on the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. In the span of days, his government moved from sounding supportive of U.S. action to warning that the operation bypassed allies and the...

Appeals court declares DC ban on certain gun magazines unconstitutional

The District of Columbia’s long-running limit on certain firearm magazines is on shaky ground after a new decision from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. In a ruling issued Thursday, a three-judge panel concluded that the District’s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds violates...

Mark Carney’s Iran remarks: “mixed messages” and the risk of a U.S. rift

Canada’s political spotlight has swung to Mark Carney, a figure better known internationally for central banking and crisis management than partisan brawls. In commentary and routine political debate, his public remarks touching on Iran have at times been characterized by critics as inconsistent...