Stocks Climb at Week’s Start; Apple Reaches Record High; Gold Bounces Back as US Government Shutdown Enters Day 20
Moderna leads S&P 500 on Monday after flu vaccine data Moderna saw its stock increase by approximately 7% on Monday, aligning with the S&P 500 index, following the release of data regarding two of its influenza vaccine candidates at the IDWeek 2025 conference held in Atlanta. The company, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, stated that its […]
Reporter’s Journal: Democrats connect government shutdown to the battle over Obamacare subsidies
Government shutdowns tend to be pretty dull—at least until they actually happen. Then, suddenly, there’s the looming threat of unpaid wages, potential flight delays, and even the inability to visit the Smithsonian museums. Issues around food and drug safety arise too. I get it; these shutdowns have real consequences. But, until we hit that critical […]
Trump comes back to DC as government shutdown enters its third week.
With the federal government currently in a shutdown, the political landscape remains tense as the Trump administration faces off against Democrats over healthcare funding. This deadlock has extended into its third week, leaving many concerned about the ongoing implications. President Trump has openly criticized Democrats, asserting that they are responsible for the shutdown that has […]
Trump targets suspected Venezuelan drug boats as pressure increases on Maduro’s government
Trump’s Venezuela Strategy: Pressure on Maduro Amid Anti-Drug Operations President Donald Trump claimed that Venezuela is “feeling the heat” after the seizure of at least two ships in the past week, part of his administration’s ongoing campaign against suspected drug trafficking in the Caribbean. While Trump asserts that these actions are intended to limit drug […]
Johnson confronts ABC regarding the government shutdown and Hegseth’s access to the press
House Speaker Mike Johnson Discusses Pentagon Press Access and Protests House Speaker Mike Johnson had a heated exchange with ABC News host Jonathan Karl on Sunday. The conversation revolved around Army Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new Pentagon reporting policy and Johnson’s comments about the “No Kings” protests occurring nationwide. Karl challenged Johnson, asking, “Do you understand […]
Trump labels Democrats as ‘kamikaze pilots’ during government shutdown dispute
Trump Critiques Democrats Amid Government Shutdown President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown in a recent interview, promising to permanently end what he described as their “welfare programs.” In a discussion on “Sunday Morning Futures,” Trump stated, “Democrats are now kamikaze pilots. They’re not making any progress. They have no future.” He […]
Nationwide protesters hold ‘No Kings’ rallies during government shutdown
Large crowds were seen on Saturday in major cities like New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in London, during the second round of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration since June. While some officials expressed concerns about potential violence, the afternoon rally remained peaceful, with no reports of injuries or arrests amid […]
Democratic Representative Shifts Away from AIPAC While Maintaining Connections to NIAC Tied to the Iranian Government
Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) has made the decision to return donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and will not accept any future contributions, citing a mismatch with AIPAC’s support of the current Israeli government. Meanwhile, he continues his ties with the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), which has faced accusations of advocating […]
DC starts ‘DC is Open’ campaign to encourage tourism during government shutdown
Washington D.C. Encourages Tourism Amid Government Shutdown As the federal government remains closed since October 1, 2025, Washington D.C.’s official tourism board has initiated a campaign titled “DC is Open” to invite Americans to visit the city. The campaign promotes the message that the capital offers numerous activities, dining options, and attractions, and is eager […]
Professors union at CUNY is accused of improperly using government emails to promote Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, according to critics.
A left-leaning union for professors at the City University of New York has been accused of improperly using government email resources to support the campaign of socialist mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani. Recently, leaders from the Professional Staff Council sent out mass emails using CUNY email addresses to rally faculty and staff at Manhattan Community College […]