Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) called for unity and pledged to “work tirelessly” for Virginians as she was sworn in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor on Saturday. “It is the honor of my life to stand before you and take the oath today,” Spanberger said as she stood on
President Trump’s power over the Federal Reserve will be front and center at the Supreme Court next week. The justices on Wednesday will hear arguments on whether Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over accusations of mortgage fraud. Looming over it all is the Justice
President Trump has invited the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Argentina to join his newly created “Gaza Board of Peace.” The White House announced the board’s creation on Friday as part of the Trump administration's efforts to advance its 20-point peace plan for the region.
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday slammed President Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and European allies, saying the tariffs will hurt the U.S. and divide NATO if the president takes Greenland by military force. "This response to our
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville predicted Saturday that the 2026 midterm elections will be a “wipeout” for Republicans, with Democrats picking up 25 seats “at a minimum.” “Frankly, it’s going to be a wipeout,” Carville told host Kayleigh McEnany on Fox News’s
CNN analyst Elie Honig blasted the Trump administration Friday evening after the Justice Department (DOJ) moved to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over the unrest following protests over immigration enforcement in the state. Honig, a former
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for Minnesota’s food stamp program amid widespread claims of fraud. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) in a
President Trump is attempting to reverse the progress made towards racial equality by Martin Luther King Jr. by eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, withdrawing from legal actions to enforce the Voting Rights Act, and cutting funding for anti-poverty initiatives.
Swing seat incumbents are already facing Republican attacks over the governor’s efforts to curb ICE.
Denmark leaders are refusing to "back down" to the Trump administration after President Trump announced plans Saturday to impose new tariffs on the country and seven of its allies next month amid his push to acquire Greenland. Danish lawmaker Pelle Dragsted, in a translated
Millions of small businesses are discovering that the emergency fiscal help they relied on in 2020 came with a long tail of unintended consequences.
President Trump on Saturday said it's "time to look for new leadership" in Iran, after the nation's leader lashed out at the president for supporting anti-government protesters and blamed the U.S. for the regime's deadly crackdown. In an interview with Politico, Trump doubled
President Trump announced Saturday that he will implement a 10 percent tariff on Denmark and its European allies starting next month, ratcheting up the pressure in his bid to acquire Greenland. “We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and
In his first year back in office, President Trump has completely shifted the U.S. approach to immigration, launching the most visible enforcement effort seen in history while closing the door to many legal pathways for entering the U.S. Trump promised to plug the border and
Words matter. Matthews, as the consummate political insider, knows that better than most.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged Saturday that “several thousands” of people have been killed amid the mass of anti-government protests, casting blame on the U.S. and critics for the casualties. “In this revolt, the U.S. president made remarks in
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Friday doubled down on the Trump administration's argument that acquiring Greenland is "essential" for U.S. national security. “The new domain of international competition is going to be polar competition,” Miller told Fox
Trump voters in Pennsylvania received death threats, and the FBI and Pennsylvania State Police have failed to take any action, despite the fact that it is a felony to threaten a voter with death.
Nearly 60 percent of Americans have a negative view of the economy under President Trump, according to a new survey. The Wall Street Journal poll, released earlier this week, found that 57 percent of respondents described the strength of the U.S. economy as “not so good” or
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday urged airlines to “exercise caution” when flying over parts of Latin America, warning of military activities and possible interference with satellite navigation capabilities. In several advisories, the agency said “potential
California may have a slight problem: Its new congressional map may be based on racial discrimination.
Exactly how much money do states receive every year from the government to fund childcare programs?
You may be able to earn a little extra dough thanks to the penny shortage.
Top members of the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors have reportedly resigned following pressure from state Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D). The New York Times reported Friday that Rachel Sheridan, head of the board, board member Porter Wilkinson and major donor Paul
I love to eat out, but man is it expensive! I feel like you can't get a decent dinner for two in any nice restaurant for under $125. My friends all agree. But then again, they've always agreed. As long as I can remember, I have complained about the high price of restaurants,
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Wednesday dismissed his GOP colleagues' subpoena of former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the move “theater." Massie was asked by the "Breaking Points"
(NEXSTAR) – After Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "turned the food pyramid upside down," health experts are weighing in on what they see as the most worrying – and positive – aspects of the new dietary guidelines. Americans are being instructed to eat more whole foods
Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Awe has an upkeep cost, and right now, we’re not keeping up.
Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman condemned the Justice Department's (DOJ) probe into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) as “total garbage." In an interview Friday on MS NOW, Litman called the investigation “a complete and utter non-starter.”
Democrats on Capitol Hill are defending Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) after the Justice Department (DOJ) accused him of obstructing federal law enforcement’s operations in the North Star State. DOJ issued subpoenas for Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday, more than a
Vail's CEO said it's the worst early-season snowfall in more than 30 years for the company's western U.S. resorts.
The 911 call and police radio audio in Luigi Mangione's arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania were released Friday to Nexstar's WTAJ News.
“We have to stand up against this nonsense."
A year ago, Donald Trump was riding high. The man who had lost the presidency four years earlier, then led a failed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was now about to be inaugurated again after improbably winning a nonconsecutive second term. Almost everyone seemed to agree
Following American politics these days forces one to read a dizzying array of bizarre social media posts by President Donald Trump and other members of the Trump administration. Some of them are worthy of news coverage; most aren’t. But there was one on Thursday night that I
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is increasingly taking aim at Vice President Vance, her possible opponent in a 2028 presidential matchup, should she choose to launch a White House bid. In the last week, Ocasio-Cortez has drawn a stark contrast between her views and
Both those for and against transgender athlete bans are on the edge of their seats after oral arguments at the Supreme Court this week, where a majority of the justices seemed open to allowing the bans. While it will likely be months until a final decision is announced, the
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday told Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz that it is not "cool" that robots are performing ultrasounds in Alabama, after Oz brought up the subject at the White House earlier in the day. Oz joined
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday sued Virginia for not handing over state voter data, the latest among several states the department has targeted in an effort to retrieve registration information from individuals across the country since last year. Harmeet Dhillon,
A federal judge on Friday ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to limit their tactics against protesters in Minnesota, as federal immigration enforcement officers confront demonstrators rallying after a woman was killed by an ICE officer last week. U.S.
This comes as officials indicated there were no imminent plans for the U.S. to attack Iran.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer's abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post reported. Both were
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President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that “help is coming” earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters — warnings Iran’s leaders ignored. While Iran remains under a nationwide
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) sent a cease and desist letter Friday to xAI demanding that it stop producing AI-generated sexualized deepfakes of girls and women online, including on the social platform X. Bonta said in a statement that the "creation, distribution,
The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against conservative firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). The Ethics Committee did not go into detail about the probe. However, it noted that the matter regarding Mace was transmitted by the Office
The White House announced Friday the composition of the “Board of Peace” tasked with implementing President Trump’s 20-point peace plan and steering Gaza’s postwar reconstruction. The body, headed by Trump, will also include three of his closest diplomatic advisers — Secretary