Politics

Mamdani ripped by rivals for unpopular stance during fiery NYC debate: 'You won't support Israel'

NEW YORK – New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani fielded a series of contentious questions about how he will support Jewish New Yorkers during the first general election mayoral debate in New York City on Thursday night. Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate former Gov. Andrew Cuomo …

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'Goofballs' and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer's shutdown tactics destroying the Senate

Senate Republicans are worried about the precedent that Senate Democrats have set for future funding fights as the shutdown continues into its 20th day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Democratic caucus have dug in deep on their demand for an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies and have …

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Soros foundations helping fund anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests nationwide

FIRST ON FOX:George Soros’ foundations are funding the “No Kings” protests that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and tens of thousands of protesters will be participating in on Saturday. Soros, a billionaire investor and notoriousDemocratic Party donor, is founder of the Open Society Foundations. In 2023, the foundation, through …

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GOP lawmakers warn Trump's Argentina beef proposal could rattle US ranchers

FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is raising concerns about the potential effects of the U.S. importing Argentinian beef after President Donald Trump floated the idea earlier this week. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., is leading seven other House GOP lawmakers in a letter to the president on Tuesday …

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Cruz 'cannot support' Trump's Kuwait ambassador pick over Muslim Brotherhood remarks

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced after a contentious nomination hearing Thursday that he would not support the Trump administration’s pick for ambassador to Kuwait. Among other areas of concern, Cruz expressed alarm over Amer Ghalib’s refusal to outright condemn the Muslim Brotherhood, a group Cruz believes works against the geopolitical …

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US sanctions Colombian president and family over drug trafficking allegations

The Trump administration’s Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro, along with his wife, son and a close associate, accusing the group of being involved in the global illicit drug trade. The action was taken under a Biden administration executive order targeting foreigners involved in the drug …

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Johnson shuts down House to pressure Schumer as government standstill nears one month

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has canceled votes in the House of Representatives for a fourth straight week as the government shutdown shows no signs of ending. Johnson’s move is a part of his continued pressure strategy on Senate Democrats and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who have sunk the GOP’s …

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Atlanta’s city-run grocery sees early success, sparking debate over government’s role

Whether Atlanta’s city-run grocery store becomes a blueprint or a cautionary tale remains to be seen. But as cities nationwide grapple with rising food prices and shrinking access to affordable groceries, the project is testing how far local governments can go to fill the gap. Azalea Fresh Market opened on …

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White House says California granted license to illegal immigrant trucker charged in fatal DUI crash

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Thursday that California issued a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to an illegal immigrant truck driver charged in a fatal DUI crash that killed three people. “I can confirm that California gave this individual a license, and it is something that the Department …

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Ohio lawmaker pushes bill to defund sanctuary cities, boost ICE cooperation

An Ohio state legislator is looking to penalize sanctuary cities and push law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities amid President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown. Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams, a Republican running for U.S. House, is introducing the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, known as House Bill 26, which …

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