New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is projected to win the competitive House Democratic primary in New York, according to Decision Desk Headquarters. The 7th Congressional District primary was a bitter fight that divided voters in one of the city’s most progressive areas. Valdez was supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic… Source…
A group of four former IRS and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials filed an amicus brief on Monday urging the court to strike down President Trump’s audit immunity deal as unlawful. Former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, former Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ’s Tax Division Katherine Kennelly, former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, and former……
The House passed a sweeping housing package with overwhelming bipartisan support on Tuesday, sending the legislation to the President’s desk and scoring a major victory for congressional leaders in both parties. The lower house passed the bill by a vote of 358–32, with all 32 “no” votes coming from Republicans. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brought……
White House officials on Tuesday dismissed a report that speculated that President Trump had gained access to the weight loss drug retrecutide under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “compassionate use program.” The drug Rettrutide is manufactured by Eli Lilly and is not approved by the FDA, however, one person gained access to a prescription…
More than 18 months after voters in the nation’s capital passed a measure supporting change, the D.C. Council voted Tuesday to allow independent candidates to vote in district primaries starting in 2028. The council voted 9-2 to allocate $1.1 million for semi-open primaries from 2027 to 2030. At-Large Councilwoman Christina Henderson, who is not… Source…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tuesday that President Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey next month and help present the championship trophy. The final, to be held on July 19 at the home of the New York Giants and Jets, will conclude the first World Cup held… Source link
The Trump administration this week signaled progress in its talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reform its nuclear program by rolling back longstanding sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Under a 60-day license issued by the Treasury Department on Monday, Iran can now sell oil in US dollars, allowing dollar-denominated trade… Source…
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is reviving his proposal to reform Social Security before leaving the Senate after the Trump administration projected that the eligibility program would not provide full benefits within seven years. In an interview with CNBC for a story published Tuesday, the Louisiana Republican outlined his “big idea” for the program. His… Source…
Senate Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced a bill Tuesday that would prevent the President from installing an acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), legislation that focuses on President Trump’s controversial selection to lead the intelligence community. Bill Pulte, who also heads the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), was involved in tapping… Source link
The decline in killings coincides with a pause in law enforcement action against cartel leadership. Source link
