Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s political comeback appears to be doomed

by admin | Jun 25, 2025 | Politics

Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York City’s municipal races have brought disgraced politicians back into the limelight, as multiple candidates seeking a political comeback raised the question of whether voters will give them a second — or...

CDC director nominee Susan Monarez grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

by admin | Jun 25, 2025 | Politics

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — At a confirmation hearing Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s pick for the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Susan Monarez, faced questions about her stance on vaccines — after...

New York City Democratic mayoral primary: Mamdani declares victory, Cuomo concedes before ranked choice votes are counted

by admin | Jun 25, 2025 | Politics

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — In the closely watched New York City Democratic mayoral primary, no candidate reached the 50% threshold needed to be declared the winner outright. But after a strong showing in the first round, state Assemblyman...

Early US intel assessment finds strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program only by months

by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | Politics

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, June 22, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe U.S. military strikes President Donald Trump ordered on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not completely destroy the...

Trump administration ordered to return wrongly deported man from El Salvador

by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | Politics

David Dee Delgado/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of another man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in violation of a court order.The order to facilitate the return of Jordin...