Five Republicans break away from Trump and team up with Democrats to push forward a resolution on war powers for Venezuela.
Senate Votes to Limit Military Action in Venezuela In a surprising move, five Republican senators allied with Democrats to pass a war powers resolution aimed at restricting military action in Venezuela under President Donald Trump. This resolution, which sailed through with a 52-47 vote, saw support from GOP Senators Josh Hawley (Missouri), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), […]
Trump’s plans for defense spending, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s push for hands-free driving, and more in Morning Squawk
Good Thursday to you. By now, it should be clear that I have a penchant for clichés. So, as the S&P500 faces its initial losing day of the year, perhaps we can take comfort in that old saying: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning, stock futures dipped following a mixed trading session. Here […]
Senators Push Back Against Unexpected Airspace Regulation Added to Defense Legislation
Senators Push Back Against Controversial Defense Bill Provision Two senators are taking a stand against a contentious provision in the upcoming defense policy bill, which they argue undermines safety regulations that were established after a tragic midair collision in Washington, D.C., in early 2025. Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas and Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell […]
Ford Acknowledges Failure After Efforts to Push Americans Toward Electric Vehicles
Ford’s Shift Away from Electric Vehicles Ford announced on Monday that it expects to incur around $19.5 billion in costs due to setbacks in its electric vehicle (EV) segment. This significant financial burden comes as the company shifts focus back to traditional gas-powered vehicles, along with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, moving away from EVs. In […]
Eagles dominate Raiders to snap three-game losing streak during playoff push
Eagles End Losing Streak with Impressive Win Over Raiders The Philadelphia Eagles managed to snap their losing streak, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders with a commanding 31-0 victory. This win came at a crucial time as the team is vying for playoff positioning. Maintaining their lead in the NFC East, the Eagles improved to […]
City council’s extreme push for immediate NYPD bodycam footage
City Council President’s Focus on Police Oversight City Council President Adrian Adams is eager to solidify her legacy, which seems to involve hastening the departure from the NYPD. Her latest push is for legislation that would allow the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) direct access to police body camera footage. But, one has to wonder—why […]
13 Republicans team up with Democrats to push forward bill overturning Trump’s union directive
House Republicans Join Democrats to Repeal Trump’s Union Order On Wednesday night, a notable event unfolded as 13 House Republicans partnered with Democrats to advance a bill aimed at overturning President Donald Trump’s executive order that targeted federal labor unions. This initiative was led by Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat from Maine, who employed an […]
Moderate Republicans challenge their leaders by attempting to push a vote on Obamacare subsidies as a premium crisis approaches.
Capitol Hill to Vote on Competing Health Plans Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) appeared on “Faulkner Focus” to talk about the various health plans that will soon be voted on, just as Obamacare subsidies are set to expire. She also touched on the U.S. reaction to Australia’s social media ban. A faction of moderate Republicans is […]
NYC Democrats to push ahead with legislation for direct access to NYPD body cameras
City Council Pushes Controversial Bill for NYPD Surveillance Access The City Council is gearing up to vote on a contentious bill that would allow the NYPD’s private surveillance agency to access body-worn camera footage directly. This move has drawn criticism from police, who have labeled it an “unnecessary” power grab. Adrian Adams, the outgoing City […]
Pataki: Kathy Hochul will push New Yorkers away if she backs Mamdani’s corporate tax increase
Former Governor George Pataki expressed concerns regarding tax increases being contemplated by Governor Kathy Hochul and other moderate Democrats. He believes these increases, aimed at appeasing New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani and his progressive allies, could prompt a mass departure of residents from the state. In a recent interview with billionaire WABC-AM radio owner […]