Trump meeting with advisers in Situation Room underway amid Israel-Iran strikes

by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Politics

Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s meeting with advisers in the Situation Room was underway on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.The meeting came hours after Trump...

Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, arrested for alleged assault at immigration court

by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Politics

John Lamparski/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) — Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate for mayor, was arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer while at an immigration court on Tuesday, according to the...

Sen. Padilla chokes up on Senate floor recounting removal from Noem press conference

by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Politics

Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla became emotional as he spoke on the Senate floor about being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference last week...

Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings

by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Politics

Steven Garcia/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Senators received a security briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms on Tuesday following the shooting of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota that some senators called “troubling” and...

Vance defends Trump amid attacks from his base over US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict

by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Politics

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a lengthy post on X on Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance came to the defense of President Donald Trump after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base have been outspoken about the U.S. not getting...