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Rob Gronkowski reveals he’s never spent any of his NFL salary
Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski admitted he was “very frugal” and that he even had a roommate at one time.
EPA urged to classify abortion drugs as pollutants
It follows 40 other anti-abortion groups and lawmakers previously calling for the EPA to assess the water pollution levels of the drug.
Midterms, Ukraine war, Venezuela: Storylines to watch in 2026
Plus: President Trump tells Iran the U.S. is "locked and loaded" to help protesters
This Is the Real SNAP Fraud
When Republican politicians complain about “food stamp fraud,” they generally mean that some welfare cheat is ripping off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, by falsely claiming eligibility. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, for instance, is fixated on
The Right-Wing Justices Know Their Favorite Legal Theory Is Bunk
The media’s takeaways from the December oral arguments in the Trump Justice Department’s bid to the Supreme Court to invalidate multi-member “independent agencies,” were unanimous: It was a big win for Trump and for legal conservatives’ decades-long drive to free presidents
Here are the states to watch in the redistricting fight in 2026
The redistricting fight sparked by Texas’ efforts to redraw its congressional map earlier this year spread like wildfire across the country by the end of 2025. A steady stream of states have redrawn their lines since Texas approved its new maps, including California and
GOP lawmakers, frustrated with dysfunctional Congress, head for the exits
GOP lawmakers are fleeing for the exit in droves, with many pointing to a Congress that they argue has grown too dysfunctional and a demanding schedule that leaves little time for their families. More than 50 lawmakers in both parties have announced decisions to leave their
Democrats are ready to campaign on expired Obamacare subsidies
Efforts to extend them continue, but lawmakers and strategists are already moving to turn the lapsed tax credits into a potent election-year attack on Republicans.
SBA says it has suspended '6,900 Minnesota borrowers' over suspected fraud
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler said Thursday night that her agency has suspended "6,900 Minnesota borrowers” over suspected fraudulent activity regarding COVID-era lending programs. Loeffler said the SBA over the last week reviewed “thousands”
Maduro open to talks with US on drug trafficking and oil, dodges on CIA drone strike
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he is open to holding talks with the Trump administration over drug trafficking and the country’s oil reserves, but he dodged when asked about the CIA’s recent drone strike inside his South American nation. “The U.S. government knows,
Mamdani signs EO to undo Eric Adams's orders since his indictment
Freshly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a number of executive orders on his first day in office Thursday, including one to revoke most executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams after he was indicted in September 2024. “We speak about this day as a
Trump rejects doctors' advice to take less aspirin: 'I want nice, thin blood'
President Trump said in new interview regarding his health that he has rejected his doctors’ advice to take less aspirin for cardiac prevention because he has been taking it for more than two decades and is a “little superstitious.” "They say aspirin is good for thinning out
Iran protests escalate with deadly police clashes
The widening protests in Iran over the country’s worsening economy escalated Thursday, with demonstrators clashing with police in multiple provinces, leaving several people dead. At least three protesters were killed and 17 others wounded during an attack on a police station
California delays cancellation of thousands of migrant trucker licenses
A series of fatal crashes in 2025 prompted a deeper look into non-domiciled CDL holders.
Andy Cohen takes aim at Eric Adams's 'chaotic' tenure as NYC mayor
Bravo host Andy Cohen took aim at former New York City Mayor Eric Adams early Thursday, slamming his tenure leading the nation’s largest city as “chaotic” and “horrible” as his successor, Zohran Mamdani, was sworn in. “Watching the final moments of Mayor Adams's chaotic,
Democrats start 2026 with fresh momentum — and lingering challenges
Democrats are heading into the midterm year energized by a string of recent electoral victories, but they also acknowledge the party faces tough challenges as it grapples with deeper troubles. The party says it has found a winning strategy by emphasizing the high cost of
Trump Mobile delays gold-colored phone rollout: Report
The Trump Mobile gold-colored smartphone was slated to launch in August but has yet to ship.
US cuts proposed tariffs on Italian pasta exporters
The U.S. has significantly reduced proposed tariffs on 13 Italian pasta exporters, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. The pasta-makers previously faced a potential 92 percent duty after the agency determined they were selling their pasta at unfairly low prices. Proposed
Mamdani defends agenda, pans 'small expectations' in inaugural address
Newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended his ambitious agenda Thursday, rejecting the prospect of “small expectations” in his inaugural address from outside City Hall. Mamdani — a democratic socialist whose policy proposals for rent freezes, city-owned
Ocasio-Cortez touts ‘new era for New York City’ at Mamdani inauguration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) touted a “new era for New York City” Thursday at the inauguration of fellow progressive New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “This ascent marks a new era for New York City, led by a historic new mayor in Zohran Mamdani, guided by his
Trump blames others, but never himself, for America’s problems
President Donald Trump has consistently refused to take responsibility for failures and mistakes, instead blaming others and touting his successes, while great leaders like John F. Kennedy, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower have taken responsibility for their failures.
Putin, Zelensky deliver contrasting New Year's Day speeches amid push to end war
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered contrasting speeches to ring in the new year amid a push to end the nearly four-year war between the two countries. Putin delivered a brief address, suggesting the people of Russia are “united”
Courts versus Congress: The rise of lawfare in US policymaking
Litigation has become an increasingly important policy tool in the U.S., with lawsuits targeting the energy sector in particular, resulting in higher costs and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Trump says there's 'nothing’s wrong' with his health, got CT scan not MRI
President Trump disputed the idea that there was anything wrong with his health and clarified that he got a CT scan instead of an MRI scan when he visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a “secondary” physical. Trump, who is 79, told The Wall Street Journal in
Fight over stock trading ban to heat up in Congress: What to know
The push for a congressional stock trading ban is set to reach a critical juncture in the new year. After months of sustained pressure from rank-and-file lawmakers, House Democratic and Republican leaders are rolling out their own proposals to address the issue. Most Democrats
Hochul to put forward 'no tax on tips' proposal in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will put forward a “no tax on tips” proposal in her New York Executive Budget proposal for fiscal 2027, her office announced Thursday. Hochul, who’s gearing up for a reelection bid this November, will be proposing that up to $25,000 on tipped
New 'CBS Evening News' anchor pledges transparency, urges viewers to hold him accountable
Tony Dokoupil, who’s set to helm “CBS Evening News” starting Monday, criticized legacy media outlets for some of their coverage and pledged to be transparent with viewers in his new role anchoring the network's flagship news program. “A lot has changed since the first person
Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026
Americans have reason to hope that our political culture can change.
Nurses and teachers are professionals America can’t afford to lose
There is nothing beautiful about how Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” worsens the national nursing and teacher shortage.
Trump delays tariff hikes for imported furniture by 1 year
President Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday to delay increases in U.S. tariffs for imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for one year. “Given the ongoing productive negotiations regarding the imports of wood products, the President is delaying the
Trump plays auctioneer in New Year's charity auction
The president also revealed his New Year's resolution.
How to 'Mamdani-proof' New York City and save it from socialism
As the state capital, Albany can — and must — use its legal and constitutional authority to protect the city and the state from the Mamdani agenda.
Daylight saving time: Will clocks stop changing in 2026?
State and federal lawmakers alike tried to lock the clocks in 2025, but with little success. Will 2026 be any different?
Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor in abandoned subway station
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist and former New York State Assembly member whose star quickly rose over the last year, was sworn in as New York City mayor early Thursday. Mamdani was sworn in as the 112th mayor of the country’s largest city during a ceremony at an
America Is Still Living in the Backlash to Obama’s Presidency
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . President Trump’s political rise came because of a white backlash against Barack Obama, says Julia Azari , a political scientist at Marquette University. She argues
No, AI won't ruin your life — it might even give you a 4-day workweek
FDR was right: the only thing to fear is fear itself. What if, instead of sparking riots in the streets, the AI revolution expanded the economy, increased prosperity, and improved our quality of life?
Dozens believed dead after fire at New Year's celebration in Switzerland
Dozens are believed to be dead and at least 100 people injured after a fire tore through a bar in a Swiss ski resort town amid a New Year’s celebration, law enforcement said Thursday. The fire occurred at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early