Category: Politics

The last Gaza summit in Egypt had a brief but illuminating hot mic incident involving former President Donald Trump, revealing his personal and commercial links. Trump spoke with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto about his son Eric Trump at the global meeting in a casual yet intriguing manner. Subianto reportedly asked to meet Eric Trump during…

President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro “doesn’t want to f— around with the United States,” escalating Washington’s pressure on Caracas over drug-smuggling and geopolitical issues. Trump said Maduro had offered “everything” to avoid conflict at a joint appearance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The implication: Maduro was apparently offering…

After a CNN pundit accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of using his Christian faith to win votes, a heated debate ensued. The debate took place amid rising tensions over health care subsidy reforms that might affect millions of Americans. On “News Night with Abby Phillip,” Jennifer Welch blasted Speaker Johnson for opposing Affordable Care Act…

In a furious interview last week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Democrats “Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.” She responded to questions about a New York City mayoral candidate who refused to say if Hamas should disarm and leave Gaza. Democrats’ absence showed cooperation with extremists, argued Leavitt. Leavitt’s message was clear:…

Senate voting member Mitch McConnell, 83, fell Thursday in a Capitol hallway. His collapse comes amid public scrutiny of his health and physical state, especially following previous instability and medical concerns. Eyewitnesses say McConnell fell when an activist asked about ICE. The senator fell after losing his footing and dropping an assistant or security detail….

Amidst a heated New Jersey governor race, Democratic contender Mikie Sherrill called Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli a “total baby” after he threatened a slander lawsuit. Sherrill has often claimed that Ciattarelli’s medical publication work led to the opioid crisis, something the Republican campaign has strongly denied. In an interview with a Philadelphia newspaper’s editorial board,…

In a rare bipartisan gesture, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders labeled controversial Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene “a good Republican.” At a town hall with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, citizens questioned how to resolve the government shutdown. A Republican-leaning voter asked Sanders who GOP leaders would work with Democrats to reopen the government. Sanders commended Greene’s recent…

The Hightstown Borough Council candidate in New Jersey apologized after racist, homophobic, and conspiracy theory posts reappeared. Zack Geltzeiler conceded, on Tuesday, that the statements were insulting and harmful while arguing a First Amendment defense. Geltzeiler apologized when voters, critics, and political watchers demanded accountability for his internet comments. He apologized to communities for those…

Representative Mikie Sherrill said Thursday that if she becomes governor of New Jersey, she will seek to dispute President Donald Trump’s claim that the $16 billion Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel project is “terminated.” At the Secaucus rail station, Sherrill said blocking the project would delay, cost roughly a million dollars each day, and risk…

A troubling social media comment sparked a New Jersey debate on hate speech, antisemitism, and youth accountability. Four Monmouth County high school freshmen joked about Halloween costumes as Hitler and Holocaust victims, going viral. They ordered “kill every last Jew” and contemplated gas camps. Manalapan township officials lamented the effects. The mayor called the posts…