Dem rep gets dragged online after wildly inflating health insurance profit by $1.32T after UnitedHealthcare CEO murder – New York Post
Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna seemed to capitalize on the United Healthcare CEO assassination to inflame populist anger, but ended up slashing private health insurers' profit margins by $1.32 trillion. The water has increased. Khanna (D-Calif.) initially claimed in Monday's X speech that “the seven major private health insurance companies collected $1.39 trillion in profits in […]
Dem governor to send cash payments to New Yorkers to fight inflation — and the backlash is fierce
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to send cash checks to residents, but many people mocked her for misunderstanding basic economics. Hochul announced Monday that the state will send $300 and $500 checks to low-income residents to help combat high inflation. “There's no need to rely on gimmicks that reek of hopelessness and […]
GOP Celebrates ‘Hero’ Daniel Penny Acquittal, Slams ‘Disgrace’ Dem DA Alvin Bragg
“Justice has prevailed,” Republican lawmakers said, hailing the acquittal of “hero” Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny as a victory, while criticizing Democratic Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg for pursuing a “corrupt” prosecution. denounced. Via New York City Jury Found National Republican leaders expressed support for the acquittal of Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny, 26, of manslaughter […]
Top Dem says Congress should ‘abandon’ $895B defense bill over transgender treatment ban for kids
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee suggested Congress should repeal the latest version of the annual defense policy bill over a provision that bans most transgender medical care for minors. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) leads Democrats on a committee closely involved in the creation of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) each […]
Our Dem Leaders Didn’t Learn, They’re Raising Costs, Not Working on Crime
In an interview that aired Friday on “The Issue Is,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said, “The state's Democratic leadership, in particular, is having a conversation with itself with interest group leaders. ” he said. And “there is a huge gulf between ordinary Californians and the political establishment in Sacramento.” But he has heard nothing […]
AOC launches bid for top Dem on key House committee
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York formally announced Friday that she will lead her party on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee for the 119th Congress. Ocasio-Cortez is currently scheduled to run against Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia to replace Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the current ranking member of the committee. […]
Andrew Cuomo will win NYC mayor Dem primary if he runs — thanks to ranked-choice voting: adviser
If Andrew Cuomo jumps into the race in next year's Democratic primary for New York mayor, he would be the favorite to win, an adviser to the former governor argues. “I'd be lying if I said I haven't seen the data that answers that question,” Melissa DeRosa said on Mark Halperin's show. 2way tonight on […]
Dem Rep Goes On Unhinged Rant About ‘New White Seats’ In Texas During Hearing
Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett went on a racist rant about Texas' redistricting during a census hearing Thursday. Texas gained two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives as a result of the 2020 Census results and redrawing of the state's congressional districts. Mr. Crockett asked Census Bureau Director Robert L. Santos if he knew […]
NYC Dem challenges Mayor Adams’ ‘tough talk’ on sanctuary policies: Reopen ICE outpost
New York City Councilman Robert Holden (D) challenged Mayor Eric Adams (D) as follows: corroborating his “tough talk” Accompanied by action regarding the city's conservation policy. On Wednesday, Mr. Holden asked Mr. Adams to reopen the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center at Rikers Island to facilitate coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. […]
Former Dem congressman who lost by 109 votes in 2020 confirmed to lifetime judicial seat
Anthony J. Brindisi, a former Democratic congressman and judge on the New York State Court of Claims in Utica, will serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. The Democratic-led U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to support Brindisi, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in July. He […]