The political future of San Francisco took an unexpected turn as Christine Pelosi announced her decision to pursue a California state Senate seat rather than follow directly in her mother’s congressional footsteps. The choice effectively reshapes the landscape for one of the most coveted House seats in the country. Christine Pelosi, an attorney, author and...
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‘It’s Complete BS’: Gavin Newsom Blows a Fuse After Trump’s Latest Move — And Everyone’s Watching the Fallout
California Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t hold back. Furious that his party had folded in a high-stakes showdown with Donald Trump, he made his frustration public within hours of the Senate vote that ended the six-week government shutdown. Newsom’s outrage this time wasn’t aimed at Trump directly — but at his own side for giving him...
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Government shutdown hits grim milestone with no end near
The United States government shutdown has entered its 40th day, solidifying its position as the longest such impasse in American history. Despite plans for a rare Sunday Senate session, lawmakers appear no closer to resolving the political standoff that has left millions of Americans facing uncertainty about essential services and benefits. Sunday session offers little...
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‘What a Spin Doctor’: Karoline Leavitt Crashes Out on Reporters After Being Asked About Trump’s Economy, Then One Person in the Room Speaks Up
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was at it again, off on a wild tangent, berating the press and accusing it of refusing to cover how significantly President Donald Trump is lowering prices even as Americans struggle with the high costs of everything from food to energy. But in an odd twist, instead of ranting...
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Jacob Frey secures third term as Minneapolis mayor
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has successfully secured a third term in office after defeating democratic socialist Omar Fateh and 13 other challengers in the city’s ranked-choice voting election. The Democratic incumbent emerged victorious following Wednesday’s final round of counting, maintaining his leadership of Minnesota’s largest city through another four-year term. Frey led Fateh by approximately...
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‘This Is So Pathetic’: Top Trump Official Tries Way Too Hard to Impress Him — Starts Making Weird Noises on Stage, and Viewers Can’t Stop Laughing
President Donald Trump’s inner circle has never been short on flattery — but this latest display of devotion took things to a whole new level. At a conservative awards show Thursday night, one of Trump’s top officials tried a little too hard to hype up his boss, retelling an old story meant to make Trump...
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Maine woman with murder conviction elected to office
Criminal conviction doesn’t bar political ambitions Bangor, Maine made national headlines this week after electing a city council member with a manslaughter conviction to local office. Angela Walker secured one of three open seats on the Bangor City Council on Tuesday, defeating eight other candidates despite her criminal history that includes serving a decade in...