US politics
Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago, Democratic leader Jeffries says
In the wake of Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, DC, the president has now set his sights on Chicago.
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities
Jewish heiress makes quarter-million dollar donation to PAC backing Mamdani
Maine oysterman launches bid to unseat Republican US Senator Susan Collins
'You f***** Jew-hater, piece of s***': Mamdani met with jeers in 'anti-Trump tour' of Staten Island
Zohran Mamdani told media he had been saddened but unsurprised when he was told to return where he came from.
'If America pulls plug on Israel, God will pull plug on us' Sen. Lindsey Graham asserts
“Israel is not the bad guys. They’re the good guys. The bad guys are the radical Islamists who would kill everybody in this room if they could,” he added.
Failed Republican candidate jailed for 80 years over gun attacks on Democrats' homes
Solomon Pena orchestrated the attacks in Albuquerque, New Mexico, weeks after he lost a state House seat.
Trump admin. likely to ease restrictions on marijuana in US - report
Marijuana companies have poured millions of dollars into Trump’s political campaign, with many attending Trump’s $1 million-a-plate fundraiser.
Bipartisan US criticism grows over Israel's Gaza City takeover plan
The Israeli security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to take over the Palestinian city, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed early on Friday.
Democrats pen letter to Trump administration urging Palestinian state recognition - report
"This tragic moment has highlighted for the world the long overdue need to recognize Palestinian self-determination," reads the letter penned to President Trump from House Democrats.
About 60% of Jews think they will be less safe under Mamdani and prefer other candidates - poll
Mamdani is pulling the largest share of Jewish voters at 37%, with the rest dispersed between his competitors, according to a poll conducted by GQR.
Trump fires Statistics Commissioner amid 'fake jobs numbers' accusation
US President Donald Trump fired the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, after accusing her of faking the jobs numbers.
US Republicans fear Gaza crisis could spark 9/11-style attack on US soil - report
The senior aide said that eliminating Hamas serves American interests, but continued support for Israel risks making American citizens targets of reprisal attacks by Hamas and its allies.
Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California in 2026
This opens up the possibility for Harris to run in the 2028 presidential election.
California governor candidate calls Auschwitz 'solution for homelessness,' sparks critisism
California's candidate Langford said he was proud of his "German ancestry" and called Auschwitz a "great work camp," sparking controversy.
