‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot cut outside the reopening of famous NYC restaurant Babbo, leading to police raid
Chaos at Babbo’s Grand Reopening The much-anticipated reopening of the famous Italian restaurant Babbo turned chaotic when a giant inflatable rat—known as “Scabby the Rat”—was brought out front, leading to an unexpected intervention by the NYPD at the upscale venue. The union Unite Here Local 25 decided to inflate the rat outside in protest against […]
Senator Fetterman crosses party lines to vote with Republicans for government reopening
Government Shutdown Continues as Senators Split on Funding The current government shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history, with no resolution in sight. Both Democrats and Republicans are at a stalemate regarding health care funding issues. Among those breaking with party lines was Democratic Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania. He recently joined Republicans in […]
Government shutdown reaches Day 22 as Senate Democrats prevent reopening for the 12th time
Government Shutdown Enters 22nd Day The government shutdown has reached its 22nd day, with no resolution in sight. A Republican attempt to reopen the government fell flat on Wednesday, facing a block from Senate Democrats that evening. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats thwarted Republican efforts to reopen the government for the […]
Thune provides Democrats a chance to vote on Obamacare requests in return for government reopening.
Senate Negotiations Continue Amidst Partial Government Shutdown In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has proposed a deal to Democrats, offering them a vote solely focused on extending Obamacare subsidies in exchange for agreeing to discussions on government funding. As the partial government shutdown drags into its third week, Democrats have thus far declined Thune’s […]
Struggling music venue Brooklyn Mirage requests demolition – just months after promising a 2026 reopening
Brooklyn Mirage Set for Demolition The Brooklyn Mirage, an outdoor concert venue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is facing demolition this summer due to ongoing financial struggles and a failed repossession attempt. A demolition permit has been issued for the site. This seasonal venue, which spans 32,000 square feet, is part of the larger Avant Gardner […]
Senate Democrats prevent government from reopening for the eighth time on the 14th day of the shutdown
A long weekend away from Washington, D.C., did not shift the determination of Senate Democrats, who blocked another attempt to reopen the government for the eighth time on Tuesday. Despite mass layoffs promised by the Trump administration and OMB Director Russ Vought over the weekend, Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, remained unmoved. […]
Sen. Kennedy Details Millions in Dubious Expenses Democrats Aim to Reinstate Before Government Reopening
Senator Kennedy Criticizes Democrats Over Government Shutdown On the Senate floor, Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana addressed what he described as a list of funding projects he’d like to reclaim before Democrats agree to reopen the federal government. The discussion follows Senate Democrats blocking a bipartisan suspension funding bill, resulting in a shutdown extending […]
Burgum and Bondi visit Alcatraz in California as Trump urges its reopening
Plans to Reopen Alcatraz Federal Prison Interior Secretary Doug Burgham and Attorney General Pam Bondy took a trip to Alcatraz Federal Prison in California recently. This visit came just a couple of months after President Trump announced plans to reopen historic prisons located near San Francisco. Officials from the Trump administration shared photos of their […]
Pam Bondi Plans Trip to Alcatraz, Anticipated to Reveal Reopening
Plans to Reopen Alcatraz Spark Controversy Attorney General Pam Bondy is set to visit Alcatraz on Thursday to unveil plans for its reopening, a move that has drawn criticism from various quarters, including Nancy Pelosi, who labeled it a “silly initiative.” Bondy will be accompanied by Pelosi in San Francisco, along with Interior Secretary Doug […]
Pelosi: Reopening Alcatraz is the ‘dumbest proposal’ from the Trump administration
Pelosi Criticizes Trump’s Proposal to Reopen Alcatraz Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) voiced strong disapproval of President Trump’s plan to reopen the historic Alcatraz prison located near San Francisco. “The nature of crime has not changed, and turning Alcatraz into a prison again won’t work long-term. I seriously doubt it will happen,” Pelosi remarked […]