Former New York Rep. Charles Rangel, who spent four decades in Congress, dies at 94

by admin | May 26, 2025 | Politics

Seth Wenig-Pool/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Former New York Rep. Charles Rangel, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus who spent more than four decades in the House, died on Monday, according to his family. He was 94 years old.Rangel, a Democrat,...

New Jersey governor race heats up ahead of primary — with Trump’s impact on the line

by admin | May 23, 2025 | Politics

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(NEW JERSEY) — New Jersey is set to hold its gubernatorial elections this year, with hotly contested primaries set for next month — and many experts are saying the high-stakes race could be a harbinger for the...

Protesters decry ‘crypto corruption’ as Trump fetes top investors in his crypto meme coin

by admin | May 23, 2025 | Politics

Alex Wong/Getty Images(STERLING, VA.) — Calling them “pioneers,” President Donald Trump praised the top investors in his cryptocurrency meme coin at an exclusive black-tie dinner Thursday as protesters outside the event chanted and displayed signs...

Judge says Trump has power to impose tariffs, but punts lawsuit to different court

by admin | May 23, 2025 | Politics

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs may be able to survive a legal challenge, thanks in part to a Japanese zipper company that sued the Nixon administration 50 years ago.Earlier this week, a federal judge in Florida...

Senate likely to change House-passed megabill advancing Trump’s agenda

by admin | May 22, 2025 | Politics

ABC News(WASHINGTON) –House Republicans approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” encompassing President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda early Thursday. But clearing the House is just the first hurdle for the bill, which will also have to...