The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to provide an update Saturday on the investigation into the recent aircraft collision outside of Reagan Washington National Airport. More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the icy Potomac River following the Wednesday
Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele said President Trump should “cut the crap” when it comes to accusations about his involvement in the firing of FBI officials and prosecutors involved in his criminal proceedings. “The reality of it is Trump said that,
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump on Saturday imposed significant tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, a White House spokesperson said, following through on a long-standing pledge and potentially setting off a trade war with the United States’ top trading partners. "Tariffs on
Democrats accused of corruption are seeking relief from President Trump as he hands out scores of pardons and drops charges against his political allies amid his crusade against the justice system that made him a convicted felon. Trump has portrayed the legal reprieves as the
The White House mocked Emmy-nominated actress Selena Gomez over her tearful video about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids with their own video featuring mothers whose kids were killed by undocumented immigrants. The video, one minute and 27 seconds long,
This week the nation mourned the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport followed by a fatal Philadelphia flight, while leaders debated over the accidents' causes and rapid response measures, which urged Democrats and Republicans to clash heads. Senate confirmation
Inadvertent or not, American companies have provided China with everything it needs to gain a competitive advantage.
The recent shift in monetary policy and the Trump administration's economic agenda have raised concerns about inflationary pressures and the potential for a return to the pre-pandemic levels. The Phillips Curve model suggests that a combination of economic slack and supply
Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from outgoing chair Jaime Harrison. Martin won the DNC race as committee members gathered in Maryland to cast their votes, ultimately
Fear is suffocating America, contributing to its spiritual and moral disintegration, and contributing to tribalism, where individuals are judged by their identity rather than their actions.
A Michigan priest had his license rescinded by the Anglican Catholic Church after imitating a cross-body gesture that tech billionaire Elon Musk made at an event following President Trump's inauguration, which same critics characterized as a fascist salute. Musk during a
Minnesota state party chair Ken Martin was elected on Saturday as the next leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after securing more than 246 votes out of the 428 members who voted, winning on the first ballot. Martin was seen as one of the frontrunners in the race,
Marcus Garvey ignited one of the most phenomenal social movements in modern history and was admired around the world. Yet few today understand his quest to promote the economic and cultural advancement of Black people.
President Trump said he ordered precision air strikes on Saturday morning targeting a "senior ISIS Attack planner" and others the unnamed individual recruited and led in Somalia. "These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies," Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) suggested throwing out foreign news outlets of the White House briefing room as she appears to have taken an issue with a reporter’s accent during a press briefing on Friday. Greene reacted to Friday post on the social media platform X
What it takes to be "rich" can vary from person to person, but on paper, it's a lot more straightforward.
Smith has continually called out the Democrats for focusing on name-calling, fringe issues and DEI rather than the ones the voters most cared about — such as immigration, the economy, education, crime and health care.
Decision time is looming for an estimated two million federal employees who are eligible for the buyout plan proffered by President Trump. Workers have until Thursday to decide whether or not to accept the buyout. The basic offer is that government workers will be paid until
CBS News has agreed to release a full transcript of former Vice President Harris's October interview with "60 Minutes" to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the outlet revealed Friday. The decision came after the FCC sent a letter to CBS asking for a "full, unedited
President Trump said that Venezuela has agreed to accept the country’s migrants living in the U.S. back as he lauded the return of six American hostages who were held in the Latin American country. “It is so good to have the Venezuela Hostages back home and, very important to
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) banned state officials from using Chinese-owned technology such as DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices Friday. "Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure through data-harvesting AI and
The majority of Canadians are opposed to their country merging with the U.S., something President Trump has suggested in recent weeks, according to new surveys published on Friday. The new YouGov polls, conducted in both the U.S. and Canada, found that 77 percent of Canadians
Medicare's price-setting process does not reflect patients' value assessments or providers' variation in care delivery, and a shift to a direct-to-consumer market would allow patients to control their dollars and set prices based on their willingness to pay.
The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced his departure on Saturday, becoming the latest Biden administration holdover official to be ousted by the Trump administration. Rohit Chopra, who served as the director of the consumer watchdog agency since
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issued a statement following Friday's fatal plane crash in Pennsylvania, which involved six Mexican nationals. "I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States," she wrote on social platform X, according
This week, the Trump administration doubled down in its fight against birthright citizenship. The usual alliance of pundits, professors and press lined up to declare any challenge to birthright citizenship as absurd. Yet the administration seemed not only undeterred, but
When the next patient asks me about a game-changing HIV prevention tool, I hope I can say, "It's already here and available to everyone who needs it."
A retired American Airlines flight captain said he is "disgusted" by President Trump's recent criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in the wake of the deadly collision outside Reagan National Airport earlier this week. “Sorry, but I was disgusted
President Trump made good on his campaign promise and enacted steep tariffs on the country’s top three trading partners Saturday. Trump hit Canada and Mexico with a 25 percent import tax and China with a 10 percent one on Saturday. Canadian energy sources will have a 10
History teaches that running the government is different from running a business and that a downsized workforce is not synonymous with a more efficient workforce.
Two of the largest wildfires in California that have burned thousands of acres and prompted tens of thousands to evacuate have been fully contained after over three weeks of devastation, officials confirmed late Friday. The Palisades Fire, which broke out on Jan. 7, burned over
Divers are also navigating strong currents and large amounts of debris in the river.
An Israeli American was among the latest batch of hostages released from Gaza during the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to officials. Hamas freed three hostages on Saturday, including Keith Siegel, 65, an American from North
Banning TikTok or forcing its divestiture from Chinese control is a gift to America. It’s best that this happens as soon as possible.
Among those killed were figure skaters, union members, and a couple en route to visit their child at college.
The White House faces a decision on how to move forward with director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard — wait and see if any GOP senators publicly oppose her, or launch a pressure campaign like the one that helped Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth get confirmed. A
The most surprising thing about Donald Trump is that there are still people here, in the year 2025, who retain the capacity to be surprised by Donald Trump. The man has no depths to plumb , contains no multitudes ; to scratch his surface is to know the man entirely. We know
Editors note: As The New Republic reported on Friday , the Los Angeles Times— currently in a race to the bottom with The Washington Post to determine which of the two venerable institutions can sell out to Donald Trump the hardest—found itself in a fresh controversy after
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “We need a FEMA that looks like somebody designed it on purpose, and that’s not what we have right now,” Sen. John
President Trump has managed to turn a controversial TikTok ban into a political advantage, framing himself as the savior of the popular video-sharing platform by offering the app a 75-day reprieve. The president has taken a more receptive approach toward TikTok — albeit one
Democrats are gathering in Maryland on Saturday to elect the next chair of their national party in one of Democrats’ first steps toward recalibrating after November’s disappointing election. State party chairs Ken Martin of Minnesota and Ben Wikler of Wisconsin, in addition to
Democrats on Friday slammed President Trump over recent news reports that he is considering merging the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State Department. “It is imperative that we maintain an independent development voice and capability within the
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made a last-minute endorsement in the race for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair on Friday, backing Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler. “While there are several candidates for DNC Chair who have demonstrated clear-eyed
Six Americans who were being held hostage in Venezuela were freed Friday night following President Trump’s envoy for special missions Richard Grenell's visit to the South American country. "Just been informed that we are bringing six hostages home from Venezuela. Thank you to
After the deadly collision between a passenger plane and a U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., politicians and political commentators were quick to cast blame. President Donald Trump suggested diversity initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration were at fault
A group of nearly 40 Senate Democrats is calling on President Trump to reinstate all of the inspectors general (IG) he fired in one night last week, arguing the decision does not comply with the law and “could do lasting harm to IG independence.” “Removing these non-partisan
President Trump on Friday said he is “honored” to recognize February as Black History Month and that "black Americans have been among our country's most consequential leaders.” “American heroes such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Sowell, Justice Clarence Thomas,
An air ambulance plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia with six people on board Friday. The Learjet 55 plane crashed around 6:30 p.m. local time after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It was headed to
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) said it gave no orders to shut down government websites amid confusion over complying with a new Trump administration policy requiring agencies to scrub any mentions of diversity on their site. The OPM said it has no intention of taking
UFC CEO Dana White denounced featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell’s praise of Adolf Hitler and antisemitic remarks during a recent podcast appearance. “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant s‑‑‑ said over the years, but this is probably the worst,” White said Thursday. “First