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Foreign Billionaire Funneled Millions to Anti-Trump Groups

Tax filings show Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss funded activist organizations behind 'No Kings' protests and lawsuits against Trump policies

Trump's Conservative Media Support Cracks Over Iran War

Once-loyal figures like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly criticize the president's decision to go to war with Iran.

Democrats Criticized for Partisan Response to Iran Strike

Opponents of the military action accused of choosing party over country

AOC's Allies Lay Groundwork for 2028 Presidential Bid

Hard-left Democrats reportedly pushing Ocasio-Cortez to run, as progressives seek to control party's direction

New Yorkers Turn on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in Brutal Poll

Schumer's approval rating reaches all-time low as even liberal voters sour on his leadership

House Democrats Confident About Regaining Power, Agenda Still a Work in Progress

Party leaders say oversight will be a priority, but developing a unifying policy agenda remains a challenge.

Hakeem Jeffries Emerges as Democratic Leader

Congressman's rise to House Minority Leader position highlights his political acumen and influence on party's future

Trump Mocks AOC for 'Career-Ending' Munich Performance

Former president says Ocasio-Cortez's stumbling response could hurt her political future

Media Mogul Meets with White House Chief of Staff

Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner reportedly visited the White House amid concerns over his political ties.

Newsom Promotes $100 'Trump Signature' Kneepads During NYC Book Tour

California governor uses book event to hawk anti-Trump merchandise and boost 2028 presidential profile.

Working Families Party Backs Reynoso for Congress, Breaking With Mamdani

The party’s endorsement of the Brooklyn borough president is a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s efforts to elevate fellow democratic socialists.

Pro-Israel Group Backs Moderate Democrats in House Primaries

Democratic Majority for Israel PAC endorses candidates in battleground and safe-blue districts

Trump's Efforts to Control Media Ownership Raise Concerns About Free Speech

The former president's push to have friendly billionaires buy up media outlets mirrors tactics used by autocratic leaders to stifle dissent.

Rep. Fine Defends Controversial Dogs-Muslim Comments

Florida congressman stands by social media post saying choosing between dogs and Muslims "is not a difficult one"

Democrats Struggle to Address Anti-Israel Extremism Within Party

Concerns raised over party's embrace of anti-Zionist rhetoric and its impact on moral credibility and political future

RFK Jr. Fought Pesticides for Years, Now Faces Backlash

The activist and attorney has long advocated against pesticide use, but his recent comments have drawn criticism.

Florida Congressman's Accent Change Sparks Debate on Caribbean Identity in Politics

Byron Donalds' shift from Jamaican-influenced speech raises questions about authenticity and assimilation for Caribbean Americans in public life.

Ocasio-Cortez Blames Trump for Munich Security Conference Gaffe

The democratic socialist congresswoman faced criticism over her rambling response to a foreign policy question.

Lawler and Katz Clash Over Trump and Taxes on State of the Union

A heated debate on CNN's Sunday morning show highlighted partisan divides over the congressman's independence and impact on New York taxpayers.

Newsom's 'Low IQ' Remark Sparks Backlash

California governor's attempt to connect with black voters backfires

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