Category: Politics
Trump Rebukes Reporter While Hosting Saudi Crown Prince Amid Khashoggi Questions
Former President Donald Trump yelled at a White House reporter for asking about his family’s Saudi Arabia business ties and Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s famous visit was violent. Saudi Arabia and the US have tensions. ABC News’ Mary Bruce asked Trump about the Trump family’s Saudi Arabia business dealings and advised him…
Trump Drops Bombshell Threats on Fed Chairman and Treasury Secretary in Fiery Speech
In a fiery tirade Wednesday, former President Donald Trump threatened to remove two top U.S. officials over high interest rates. At the Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Powell was appointed by Trump in his first term, and Trump called him “grossly…
Ex-Congressional Staffer Accused of Staging Violent Political Attack, Federal Prosecutors Say
Federal prosecutors say a former U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew staff member planned, staged, and lied about a dramatic assault in multiple law enforcement interviews. Natalie Greene, 26, of Ocean City represented Rep. Van Drew’s 2nd Congressional District constituent services. Her July claim that three men ambushed her on a nature trail, scalpel-carved her, and…
Are Republicans Turning on Trump? New Poll Reveals Troubling Numbers
Recent polls show Republican support for former President Trump declining. Donald Trump has 82% Republican support, down from 87% weeks ago. Despite his majority, the downward trend suggests Trump may face party challenges as political debates intensify. Trump did poorly in American polls. Adult approval dropped to 38% in his second term. Early this year,…
Mayor-backed candidate wins Newark special election for city council by 97 votes
In a close special election, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and outgoing Councilwoman Lamonica McIver supported Amina Bey, who won the Central Ward City Council seat by 97 votes. Newark residents were worried. On Tuesday, certified results confirmed Bey’s close win in the city’s political battle. Of 8,381 Central Ward votes, Bey received 3,302, 39.4%. At…
Trump Is Obsessed With Walmart’s Thanksgiving Deal, But There’s More to the Price Story
President Trump cited Walmart’s latest Thanksgiving meal deal as evidence of falling inflation. He told business leaders and investors that the retailer’s lower holiday package price shows cost cutting. Numbers contradict Trump’s claims. Trump said at a U.S.-Saudi investment event that Walmart’s Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper than last year. Despite the big drop, he…
Trump Slams Indiana GOP Lawmakers After Redistricting Push Collapses
Former president Donald Trump said Indiana Republicans were wrong to reject a congressional district redrawing plan. Trump has been telling GOP-controlled states to redraw their maps before the 2026 midterms for months, but nothing has happened. Indiana Republicans quietly proposed a December special session to redraw the congressional map for weeks. Party leaders ended discussions…
Is This Trump-Aligned Republican Preparing for a 2028 White House Bid? Here’s What He Just Revealed
Another prominent Republican is being considered for the 2028 presidency. Ted Cruz’s presidential hints will be noticed nationwide. Famous conservative Cruz ran for president. Some believe Cruz is quietly preparing for a presidential run due to his recent comments, higher profile, and harsher criticism of conservatives. National TV reported Cruz “eyeing a 2028 run.” He…
Trump Press Secretary Faces Growing Backlash After Controversial Remarks Targeting Sen. Chuck Schumer and Palestinians
People and advocacy groups slammed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for rude TV comments. Sen. Chuck Schumer “turned into a Palestinian” because Democrats moved left in the last government funding fight, Leavitt said. Anti-Semitic language was debated nationwide after the statement. As Leavitt spoke, Republicans shut down the government, pressuring Schumer. Trump and Vance…
JD Vance’s Latest Remarks Spark New Discussion About His Possible 2028 Presidential Ambitions
In his strongest statement, Vice President JD Vance suggested running for president in 2028. In a new interview, Vance said he has considered his future but must first take care of his duties. Given his early Republican poll lead, his comments revived a months-old conversation. After the midterm elections, Vance told Sean Hannity that he…