Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a recent interview weighed in on the passage of the "big, beautiful bill," suggesting it will be a major sticking point in next year's midterm elections. Asked by CNN's David Chalian if the bill will become "the centerpiece" of Democrats'
Hamas officials said Friday that they have responded to President Trump's 60-day ceasefire proposal in a "positive" way but signaled more talks are needed. The move comes after Trump told reporters Thursday that he expected a response from the Palestinian militant group within
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights. With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and
On a late February evening, President Trump sealed the deal for the first vote on his “one big, beautiful bill” with a conversation that brought one House Republican to tears. And into the wee hours of Thursday morning, Trump’s conversations with GOP holdouts helped unlock the
“We remain in a search-and-rescue posture right now," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
President Trump on Friday signed a massive reconciliation package that will extend tax cuts and phase-in cuts to Medicaid, finalizing a significant legislative victory for his administration after months of difficult negotiations with Republicans on Capitol Hill. Trump signed
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is pressing the Trump administration to rescind its pause on sending weapons to Ukraine in its war with Russia. "Senior U.S. military officials have concluded that providing these critical weapons to Ukraine will not endanger U.S. readiness, so I
President Trump said he was unaware that the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic, after using it during his Iowa speech Thursday to describe lenders that add too many conditions on their loans. Trump said he "never heard it that way" and did not recognize that it was an
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said during a cable news appearance Friday that he is nearing his decision on whether he will launch a gubernatorial bid to challenge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). “Are you running for governor of New York, yes or no?” CNN host Dana Bash asked
An unidentified North Korean man crossed into South Korea with the assistance of Seoul’s military through a heavily mined land border Thursday. He was taken into custody after the crossing, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday dismissed claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistreated during his time in El Salvador's custody. He also cast blame on the "mainstream media" and "crumbling Western judiciary" for claims he said have been accepted as truth
Jewish Americans like myself are proud to be part of the legacy of contributing to America's founding and continuing to build upon it, while also being vigilant in her darkest times and grateful for her brightest light.
President Trump signed the GOP's "big, beautiful bill" into law Friday afternoon from the White House. House Republicans passed the massive spending and tax package Thursday after tense debate, and just a day after the Senate moved the legislation — with many changes from the
Making the deal work will depend on continued monitoring by the U.S. government and support from Congress.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said during a recent interview that the Republican tax and spending bill, which President Trump is expected to sign Friday, will be seen as a “mass extinction event,” predicting the Democratic Party will pick up more than 40 House
Our country is endowed with an immigrant heritage that is first in class around the world. The spirit of fairness demands that we demonstrate mercy and compassion, especially toward children who are guilty of nothing except being children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “very important and fruitful” conversation with President Trump on Friday during which the two leaders discussed the developments on the front lines in Eastern Europe, air defense systems and mutual investments. Zelensky
Black Americans' relationship to this annual holiday has always been fraught.
Moscow pounded Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine with the largest missile and drone attack since the three-year war in Eastern Europe started, less than a day after President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin’s military launched 550 drones and
Cargo theft is a growing epidemic in the US, with criminal rings exploiting weaknesses in digital infrastructure and low enforcement, and Congress must act to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to address the crisis.
President Trump said late Thursday that he expected to know the Palestinian militant group Hamas’s decision on his “final” peace proposal for a ceasefire with Israel within the next 24 hours. Trump announced late Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to
GOP lawmakers said the provisions provided needed economic relief for some industries, while they took fire from deficit hawks.
What can Americans of good will from left and right do for the coming anniversary? They can turn to the text of the Declaration.
President Trump said late Thursday that he is “very disappointed” with the conversation he had with Russian President Vladimir Putin and reiterated that he made "no progress" in ending the three-year war in Eastern Europe. “I’m very disappointed with the conversation I had
There are numerous bases hosting American aircraft throughout the Arabian Gulf that could take more aircraft if necessary, giving Washington a powerful land-based deterrent.
Does it surprise you that California and New York don’t even crack the top ten list of states with the best job opportunities in 2025? That’s just one of the eye-opening findings in MyPerfectResume’s latest analysis of January 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, which
President Trump late Thursday signaled deference to farmers in the U.S. who employ migrants illegally in the country, aiming to shield some of them from his administration’s deportation efforts. “Farmers, look, they know better. They work with them for years. You had cases
On the menu: Concern over ICE tactics; Tillis blows up N.C. Senate race; SupCo may throw parties a lifeline; Greene with envy; Hacking into the job market It should surprise no one that democracy isn’t very popular these days. Watching Congress cough up a budget bill like an
The shootings in Minnesota are a stark reminder that divisive rhetoric framing our political opponents as enemies has real consequences.
The “Big Beautiful Bill” proved that for Republicans, it’s MAGA or nothing.
President Trump slammed Democrats in Congress who voted against his “big, beautiful bill” that the House passed Thursday and was sent to his desk for signing Friday. “All of the things we did with the tax cuts and rebuilding our military, not one Democrat voted for us. And I
The passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a return to American values, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
Authorities are remininding Americans to be vigilant as they celebrate Independence Day.
God’s role is often downplayed or ignored in the Declaration, with three godly references that altered history and remain politically relevant.
In today’s issue: President Trump says the mammoth bill he will sign tonight at the White House will lead to America’s “golden age.” It’s a boast the Republican Party hopes it can successfully pitch to voters during next year’s elections. “It’s going to make this country into
Earlier this year, in an unexpected divergence from the long-prevailing foreign policy rhetoric of presidents from both parties, Donald Trump gave a speech in Riyadh criticizing interventionists, neoconservatives, and America’s habit of bombing Middle Eastern countries. “In the
Kim, an aircraft mechanic, joined the military in 2019, at age 18. She and her mother had struggled to survive, even living in their car at times. She didn’t think she could afford college, so she didn’t apply. Like so many young Americans in that situation, she enlisted “to
The massive tax cut legislation passed by the House and Senate this week will dramatically upend health care in America. The legislation, now on its way to President Trump, was never framed as a health bill, but it will mark the biggest changes to U.S. health policy since the
President Trump's domestic agenda bill spans military and immigration measures, major cuts to national healthcare, and numerous industrial incentives — but the heart of the bill is still tax cuts. The Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation scored the
The Trump administration is effectively shutting down a vast swath of summer programming and after-school activities after it froze more than $6 billion of funding to these programs this week. Schools and organizations across the country have already informed parents to look at
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) said Thursday he is planning to introduce a resolution condemning Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for using offensive language towards fellow lawmakers, including comments he made against New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. “I have
Republican strategist Karl Rove said Thursday the Congress-approved spending package will heavily influence the midterm election cycle next year. “I think it’ll have a huge impact on 2026, because remember, as these changes, particularly the Medicaid changes come into effect,
President Trump on Thursday visited Iowa to kick off a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding at an event that doubled as a victory lap for the passage of a major legislative package. Trump spoke at a “Salute to America” event in Des Moines,
A jubilant president celebrated with a campaign-style speech, complete with attacks on his critics.
President Trump on Thursday floated the idea of hosting an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House next year as part of celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary. Trump told supporters at a "Salute to America" event in Iowa that there would be a
President Trump ordered the Department of the Interior to look at raising revenue at national parks by increasing entry fees for foreign tourists. Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to develop a “strategy” to boost revenue
President Trump on Thursday used remarks in Iowa ahead of Independence Day to take aim at Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City who has become a favorite target of criticism for Republicans. "This guy is a communist at the highest level, and he wants
The United Parcel Service (UPS) said on Thursday that it is offering buyouts to full-time U.S. delivery drivers as part of the company’s “largest network reconfiguration” ever. “As we navigate an unprecedented business landscape, we are executing the largest network
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the Thursday passage of the GOP's spending bill symbolizes a "dark day for rural America," citing cuts to federal funding for medical centers and hospitals in rural and more remote areas. “While Republicans celebrate the passage of the largest