Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is leaning in his support for Israel as the war in Iran escalates and speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run increases. In recent interviews with progressive podcast hosts, Shapiro hasn’t shied away from the topic, discussing in detail an issue that has become increasingly fraught… Source link
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports starting on Monday. “The last thing the American people need is to deploy untrained ICE agents to airports across the country who could potentially brutalize or, in some cases, murder… Source link
This stems from the question of how to deal with the other great space power, the People’s Republic of China. Source link
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) sued the Trump administration on Friday to block $2.1 billion in funding for several infrastructure projects. In the 51-page complaint, the plaintiffs argued that withholding funding is “political retaliation” to punish Democrats for the government shutdown, which had just begun when the Office of Management and Budget director… Source link
The first episode of “Saturday Night Live UK” began with a dig at the relationship between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump. Starmer, played by George Foracres, is clearly nervous about calling Trump. In recent days, the president has criticized his British counterpart amid the war with Iran, including what he said… Source…
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged lawmakers on Sunday to defund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and pay its employees, which has been closed for more than a month. Johnson, who served under former President Obama, said in an appearance on the “Cats Roundtable” radio show hosted by John Catsimatidis on WABC 770…
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is grappling with the attendance issue as lawmakers begin to prioritize the 2026 midterms, potentially complicating passing major measures in the coming months. The difficult situation was on full display this week: 22 Republicans voted not for any bills on Tuesday, followed by seven on Wednesday and five… Source link
According to the FDA, the recall has been issued for pet food after the products tested positive for salmonella, listeria and E. coli. Source link
Senate Republicans on Saturday voted against an unusual procedural move by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to suspend Senate rules and advance a bill through the Rules Committee to defund the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The motion failed by a party-line vote of 49 to 41. It needed 60 votes to succeed. Senate… Source…
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are likely to quit or quit their jobs as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown extends, leading to longer lines at airports and more headaches for travelers. The lack of funding for DHS has left many of its employees unpaid, leading to absenteeism and departure. Have been a traveler……
