Democrats lash out at ‘misinformed’ Teamsters as union makes landmark non-endorsement
Several Democrats reacted overnight to the news that the Teamsters, led by Executive Director Sean O'Brien, had decided not to endorse the president. “Unfortunately, neither major candidate has been able to seriously promise unions that workers' interests will always come before big business,” O'Brien said in a statement. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), who like O'Brien […]
‘Despicable’: Lawmakers Lash Out At Biden Admin For Refusing To Approve Pay Raise For Enlisted Troops
Republican lawmakers berated the Biden administration for refusing to support giving a pay raise to junior enlisted service members. The current draft of the 2025 annual defense bill includes a pay raise for junior troops, which the Biden administration said on Tuesday it “strongly opposes” until the Pentagon conducts a compensation review. Lawmakers on the […]
Biden’s Biggest Backers Apparently Lash Out After Israel Aid Restricted
President Joe Biden is reportedly facing backlash from some prominent supporters over his decision to withhold aid to Israel if they move forward with an invasion of Rafah, where about one million civilians have sought refuge. The president drew his red line on the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday during an interview with CNN, saying that […]