Stefanik announces her campaign for governor of New York
Stefanik Enters New York Governor Race, Challenges Hochul Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) officially declared her candidacy for governor of New York on Friday, setting the stage for a contest against current Governor Kathy Hochul (D), who is seeking a second term next year. In a two-and-a-half-minute ad that accompanied her announcement, Stefanik criticized Hochul on […]
What is the price of well-known obesity medications?
President Donald Trump announced a new agreement on Thursday that aims to make weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound more affordable for Americans. This deal with drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly could reduce the price of GLP-1 medications to as low as $149 a month. Currently, these popular injections start at around $350 […]
Agreement to restart the government struggles due to Democrats’ lack of trust in Trump
Support for a potential agreement to reopen the government among Senate Democrats is waning, largely due to a lack of trust in President Trump regarding commitments like extending health insurance benefits and preventing layoffs for federal employees. On Thursday, Senate Democrats rejected a new plan intended to reopen the government, which combined a short-term funding […]
Barrett and Kavanaugh advise law students to maintain civility
Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered a straightforward message to the conservative women at the Federalist Society gala on Thursday evening: “Don’t be afraid to defy stereotypes.” She emphasized that being a conservative woman in law school requires significant bravery and independence, suggesting that it embodies a more authentic form of feminism compared to conforming to […]
Military targets suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, resulting in the death of 3 ‘narco-terrorists’ according to Hegseth.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced late Thursday that U.S. military forces had seized another suspect vessel linked to drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals labeled as “narco-terrorists.” He mentioned that the ship was operated by a group classified as a terrorist organization, which was destroyed in international waters. However, […]
Denver seeks to compensate airport workers to prevent FAA flight reductions
Denver Mayor Proposes Pay for Air Traffic Controllers Amid Shutdown On Thursday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) suggested that the city should compensate air traffic controllers who are currently working without pay due to the ongoing government shutdown. This proposal needs the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The city has yet to […]
Republican senators defeat plan to prevent possible attacks on Venezuela
On Thursday, Republican senators turned down a resolution aimed at restricting President Trump’s authority to carry out military actions in Venezuela without Congressional approval. This decision occurred as the White House remained focused on combating suspected drug-trafficking operations across South America. The resolution, put forward by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) last month, fell short in […]
Congressional Budget Office breached in security event
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed a security breach on Thursday and noted that it is taking steps to manage the situation. A spokeswoman for the CBO, Caitlin Emma, stated, “The Congressional Budget Office identified the security incident, took immediate action to contain it, and has implemented additional oversight and new security controls to further […]
Five unforgettable highlights from Nancy Pelosi’s significant career
Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Friday that she intends to retire from Congress at the conclusion of her term in January 2027, marking the end of an impressive almost 40-year career in the House. Pelosi expressed her gratitude and anticipation for her final year as a representative in a recent address to voters in […]
Slotkin: Trump is starting to understand the shutdown following the Democrats’ victories
Sen. Slotkin Optimistic on Government Shutdown Negotiations Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan expressed optimism regarding the potential for ending the government shutdown. This positive outlook follows President Trump’s acknowledgment on Wednesday that the ongoing deadlock might negatively impact Republicans in the upcoming election. “I think the president was quite frank this morning about his losses […]