Sunday Showdown: Trump’s Tariff Turmoil Continues Amidst GOP Budget Battles!
The backlash from President Trump’s new tariff policy continued over the weekend, as his approval ratings dropped and Republicans in Congress worked to advance his domestic agenda. Financial markets experienced a significant decline following the introduction of flat 10% tariffs on all imports, along with steep reciprocal tariffs on numerous countries. However, on Wednesday, the […]
Trump admin battles teachers’ unions in latest Education Department legal challenges
President Donald Trump's administration faces several legal challenges in his attempt to ultimately dismantle the Department of Education. On Monday, the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers' union, submitted it Litigation against an “illegal attempt” to end the administration's “illegal attempts.” The NEA is joined by parents of people of color, Maryland labor unions, […]
Luisangel Acuña has ‘confidence’ he can make next step as he battles for Mets’ roster spot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The cameo L'Sangelacna, made with the Mets last September, did not affect the views of the team's infielders. It also made a difference to Acuña. As he fought to win one of the final spots on the roster of the year's first day, Acuña said he's seen himself in a […]
Long Island school battles over name change to honor ‘living white’ man
The top-performing Long Island School District is fighting over a proposal to change the name of the primary school for that supervisor, knowing that “living white” guys shouldn't “eliminate” native history. At a January school board meeting, PTA Council President Aileen Gingold proposed renaming Jericho's Cantiagh Elementary School for Coach Henry Glischman, who has been […]
Xander Schauffele still not himself, yet battles to make Players Championship cut
Xander Schauffele stood in the middle of the ninth fairway with a lot of pressure on his shoulders. Sitting evenly, World No. 2 had to birdie the last hole of the day to earn Saturday's tea time and extend the streaks of the consecutive cut streaks with an impressive 59th consecutive time. His performance partners, […]
Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles
The Democratic senator said he grilled candidates for Canadian and Mexican presidential candidates to the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, which heard the administration's new trade policy on Thursday, affecting US relations with allies. Noting that her hometown state in New Hampshire has the highest percentage of Canadian-Americans than any other state in the United States, […]
How ‘judge shopping’ shapes legal battles over Donald Trump’s federal policies
The onslaught of legal challenges on President Donald Trump's early actions brought on by federal workers and advocacy groups has found a way to a largely friendly courthouse, which is mostly overseen by sympathetic judges. These plaintiffs employ well-known and broad strategies used on both sides of the political aisle known as forums or “judge […]
Mets’ Paul Blackburn searching for results as he battles for rotation spot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Technically, Paul Blackburn is in the spring competition, with the Mets saying three starters (including Griffin Canning and Tyler Megill) are competing for two spinning spots. But Blackburn, who has come out of minor league options and has expired about $4 million this season, is a clear frontrunner. His things […]
Trump assassination suspect’s team battles with DOJ over evidence ahead of September trial
Ryan Rouse, the man accused of trying to assassinate then-Donald Trump in September 2024, appeared in court as his team fought the Justice Department over evidence. The defense team and the DOJ filed accusations before and after the alleged withholding of evidence in preparation for the September 8, 2025 trial. The main issue between defense […]
Trump faces new economic uncertainties amid trade battles
President Trump faces growing concern among business leaders, prior to his new administration's first employment report. Many economic forecasts show that the US has seen a slight increase in unemployment rate last month, adding around 150,000 jobs. But Trump's new tariffs, massive firing of federal workers, increased inflation and slowing economic growth will overturn the […]