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Team USA Renames 'Ice House' At Winter Olympics As ICE Outrage Grows Team USA Renames 'Ice House' At Winter Olympics As ICE Outrage Grows
Team USA Renames 'Ice House' At Winter Olympics As ICE Outrage Grows Team USA has rebranded a Winter Olympics hospitality venue called "The Ice House" amid rising backlash against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and President Donald Trump's mass deportation policies. The name of "The Ice House" has been changed to "The Winter House," USA Today reported on Sunday, Feb. 1. The private space will be used by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating throughout the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee usually hosts athletes and sponsors at Team USA House during the Games…
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has officially launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a high-profile Republican primary fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik. Blakeman announced his run Tuesday, Dec. 9, releasing a campaign video and posting on X that he plans to “Put New York First” by focusing on public safety, taxes, and utility costs. “Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime,” Blakeman wrote. “New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will put New York first” Blakeman pointed to his record as Nassau County executive, including keep…
Mikie Sherrill Wins NJ Governor's Race Mikie Sherrill Wins NJ Governor's Race
Mikie Sherrill Wins NJ Governor's Race New Jersey, meet your next governor: Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill, a Democratic Congresswoman, defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, with the race being called shortly after polls closed by Decision Desk, a nonpartisan website that tracks election results. New Jersey, it is the honor of my life to earn your trust to become this great state’s 57th Governor. I promise to listen, lead with courage, and never forget who I serve. pic.twitter.com/gipM0fWnqF — Mikie Sherrill (@MikieSherrill) November 5, 2025 NBC News officially called the race just before 9:30 p.m., with Sherrill …
NJ Election Results For 2025 Governor's Race NJ Election Results For 2025 Governor's Race
NJ Election Results For 2025 Governor's Race Votes are being counted in the New Jersey governor's race, where Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are facing off to replace Phil Murphy. UPDATE: Mikie Sherrill Projected To Win NJ Governor's Race As of 9:10 p.m., NBC had Sherrill at 971,674 votes and Ciattarelli at 705,863. The race was too early to call.  Sherrill, a former federal prosecutor and Navy helicopter pilot, is making her first run for governor. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, is making his third bid for the seat. Recent polls show Sherrill leading by five to seven points h…
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens To Cut Federal Funding To NYC If Mamdani Wins Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens To Cut Federal Funding To NYC If Mamdani Wins
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens To Cut Federal Funding To NYC If Mamdani Wins President Donald Trump shocked even some of his supporters Monday, Nov. 3, by endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor while blasting frontrunner Zohran Mamdani as a “Communist Candidate” and vowing to cut off federal funding if he wins. “If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Election for Mayor of New York City, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required, to my beloved first home, because of the fact that, as a Communist, this once great City has ZERO chance of success, or even survival!” Trump wrote in a Truth Soci…
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating is rising. But Democrats face their own trust gap, and control of Congress still looks like a dead heat. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted Friday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 28 finds 41 percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapprove — the highest disapproval in this series since January 2021. The national online survey included 2,725 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points The broad dissatisfaction with Trump has not yielded a clear Democratic edge…
'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Hudson Valley Home 'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Hudson Valley Home
'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Hudson Valley Home New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa took aim at billionaire investor Bill Ackman during an interview, blasting the hedge fund manager over his recent criticism and mocking his suburban lifestyle in Westchester County.  Ackman, who lives in the wealthy Westchester County enclave, had echoed concerns on social media that Sliwa’s campaign could siphon votes from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, helping Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in the city’s upcoming mayoral race.  Referencing Ackman’s post — in which the billionaire wrote that “a vote for Curtis Sliwa is a vote for Zohran…
Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows
Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval numbers are climbing, and she now holds a double-digit lead over Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, new polling shows. Hochul’s favorability rating sits at 45–42 percent — her best showing since January 2024, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, Sept. 16. Her job approval ticked up to 54–40 percent, also her strongest in more than a year. Hochul leads Stefanik 52–27 percent statewide, the first time she has cleared 50 percent support in the Siena poll. Among Democrats, 75 percent back Hochul, while S…
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi said he will not follow suit. Suozzi, a Democrat who represents parts of Nassau and Queens, posted his statement on X Monday, Sept. 15. “I will not be endorsing Mamdani,” Suozzi wrote. “While I share his concern about the issue of affordability, I fundamentally disagree with his proposed solutions. Like the voters I represent, I believe socialism has consistently failed to deliver real, sustainable progress.” Suozzi added that he had not discussed Hochul’s decision …
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral is now set, with a large public service and high-profile attendees expected. The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  President Trump said Friday, Sept. 12, that he will attend before the day and site were announced. The announcement was posted late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 13, on Turning Point USA’s “Fight for Charlie” site. Turning Point USA’s tribute to Kirk describes him as…
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena Congressional Democrats released what they claim is a sexualized birthday card that President Donald Trump signed and gave to notorious pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Democrats posted the drawing on social media on Monday, Sept. 8. The note features a typewritten conversation between Trump and Epstein inside the outline of a female torso. Trump's signature is seen just below the thighs of the drawing, which appears to mimic pubic hair. The graphic birthday note was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid-July. Oversight Dems …
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Car Crash Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Car Crash
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Car Crash Rudy Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a New England car crash, his spokesman said. The 81-year-old former New York City mayor was hospitalized with a fractured vertebra, cuts and bruises after his rental car was struck from behind in New Hampshire on Aug. 30, according to Michael Ragusa, who also serves as Giuliani’s head of security. Specific injuries included his left arm and lower leg, said Ragusa. "Prior to the incident, he was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident," Ragusa said. "Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911…
Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign
Putnam County Sheriff Dies At Home Months After Halting Reelection Campaign The Putnam County community is mourning the loss of Sheriff Kevin J. McConville, who died Friday morning, Aug. 22, at his home with his family by his side, officials announced.  The Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death in a statement on Friday morning, writing that he died "at his home with his loving family by his side." He was 65.  McConville, a Republican, had served as Putnam County Sheriff since winning office in 2021.  Before taking on the county’s top law enforcement role, he spent 30 years with the MTA Police Department, where he began as a patrolman and rose through…
Miss USA Accuses GOP Congressman Cory Mills Of Revenge Porn Threat Miss USA Accuses GOP Congressman Cory Mills Of Revenge Porn Threat
Miss USA Accuses GOP Congressman Cory Mills Of Revenge Porn Threat A national beauty queen is at the center of a political firestorm after accusing a sitting congressman of threatening to release explicit images in a case that’s sending shockwaves. Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States who has been a Republican state committee member, filed a police report on Thursday, Aug. 7 that was obtained this week by Politico and other media outlets. She alleges that Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills threatened to release sexually explicit images and videos of her after their breakup earlier this year. Langston also claims the 45-year-old Mi…
Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'HOTTEST' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'HOTTEST' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican
Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'Hottest' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican President Donald Trump is celebrating actress Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle jeans after learning she's a registered Republican. Trump posted about the "Euphoria" star on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, Aug. 4. Sweeney has most recently gained attention for her American Eagle advertising campaign that some have accused of promoting eugenics. The 27-year-old registered as a Republican in June 2024, according to voter registration data in Monroe County, Florida. Sweeney's registration came shortly after she bought a mansion in the Florida Keys, The Guardian reported. …
Trump Tells ‘Radical Left Lunatic’ NY Sen. Schumer To ‘GO TO HELL!’ In Wild Rant Over Nominees Trump Tells ‘Radical Left Lunatic’ NY Sen. Schumer To ‘GO TO HELL!’ In Wild Rant Over Nominees
Trump Tells ‘Radical Left Lunatic’ NY Sen. Schumer To ‘GO TO Hell!’ In Wild Rant Over Nominees It's going to be a long August recess for New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. President Donald Trump had pointed words for the Democratic Senate Minority Leader after they were unable to make a deal on Senate nominees that he had been pushing. Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday night to go after Schumer, who he claims demanded "over one billion dollars" in order to approve what he described as "a small number of our highly qualified nominees."  He called Schumer's demand "egregious and unprecedented."  "It is political extortion, by any other name," Trump wrote in a lengthy post. "…
Support From GOP Base Slides As Trump Approval Falls Support From GOP Base Slides As Trump Approval Falls
Support From GOP Base Slides As Trump Approval Falls President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its weakest point of his second term, according to a new poll, with more than half of Americans disapproving of his performance. The Economist/YouGov survey, conducted among 1,777 American adults from Friday, July 25 through Monday, July 28, found that just 40 percent of respondents approve of the president’s job performance, while 55 percent disapprove.  This results in a 15-point net deficit and marks his worst showing since returning to office in January 2025. At the start of his second term, Trump was holding steady at 49 perc…
Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House
Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House US Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will seek re-election to Congress rather than run for governor, ending speculation about a potential 2026 challenge to Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a statement posted to social media on Wednesday, July 23, the second-term Republican said serving New York’s 17th Congressional District has been “the greatest honor” of his life and said his legislative "wins" on taxes, immigration, national security, and digital finance as reasons for continuing his work in Washington.  The 17th District includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most…
Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan
Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan Could the Melania Trump Opera House be the future in DC?  A GOP-led proposal to rename the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, after First Lady Melania Trump is sparking immediate backlash from Democrats. Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson, the chairman of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees federal funding for capital repairs, operations, and maintenance at the Kennedy Center made the proposal on Tuesday. The lawmaker said he wants to honor Melania Trump's "support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities." NBC repo…
Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd
Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd President Donald Trump has drawn a red line for his own base: Anyone still pushing theories about the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein need not support him. In a blistering Truth Social post at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, Trump lumped speculation surrounding the disgraced financier into what he called “the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” labeling it the latest in a string of Democratic “Scams and Hoaxes” designed to undercut his presidency.  He wrote: “My PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bull----,’ hook, line, and sinker,” he wrote. “Let these weaklings continue forward and …
MAGA Stars Now Calling Out Trump Over Failure To Release Jeff Epstein Files MAGA Stars Now Calling Out Trump Over Failure To Release Jeff Epstein Files
Maga Stars Now Calling Out Trump Over Failure To Release Jeff Epstein Files From cable studios to Capitol Hill, some of the Make America Great Again movement’s loudest boosters are suddenly training their fire on the man who inspired the slogan, exposing the first serious public rift inside the pro-Trump universe. The first open revolt inside Donald Trump’s MAGA universe began with a single Truth Social missive. On Saturday, July 12, the president scolded supporters for “obsessing” over convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called client list, labeling the topic “a waste of time." He dismissed the late financier as “a guy who never dies” and blamed rene…
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss 'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t backing down after losing the Democratic primary for New York City mayor — instead, he’s doubling down. Cuomo confirmed Monday, July 14, that he will continue his campaign and run in the November general election despite his surprising primary defeat to progressive Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in June. “The Democratic primary did not go the way I had hoped,” Cuomo said in a campaign video shared on X. “To the 440,000 New Yorkers who voted for me, a sincere thank you. Thank you for believing in me and my agenda and in my experience. And I am truly sor…
Elon Musk Officially Launches New Political Party: Here's What It Will Be Called Elon Musk Officially Launches New Political Party: Here's What It Will Be Called
Elon Musk Officially Launches New Political Party: Here's What It Will Be Called It's no longer just talk. After weeks of floating the idea following the very public and very acrimonious blowup of his relationship with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk has now started a third political party. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck' On Friday, July 4, Musk posted a poll on his X social media platform asking, "Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system! Should we create the America Party?" More than 65 perc…
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding early lead over three potential Republican challengers in the 2026 New York governor’s race, fresh polling shows. Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 23 points, 47 to 24%, Rep. Mike Lawler by 20 points, 44 to 24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points, 44 to 19%, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, July 1. However, she’s still falling short of the 50% mark in every matchup, and more than a quarter of voters remain undecided, pollsters found. “While the early leads seem large, Hochul is not hitting the ‘magic’ 51% mark …
Trump Threatens Elon Musk With Deportation After Billionaire Calls GOP 'Porky Pig Party' Trump Threatens Elon Musk With Deportation After Billionaire Calls GOP 'Porky Pig Party'
Trump Threatens Elon Musk With Deportation After Billionaire Calls GOP 'Porky Pig Party' What started as a political breakup has turned into a full-blown war of words, with President Donald Trump now suggesting deporting Elon Musk, the former leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump escalated his increasingly personal feud with Musk on Tuesday morning, July 1, hinting that the South African-born billionaire might face scrutiny — or even deportation — under a government agency Musk once led. “DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon,” Trump told reporters. He made the remark before boarding Marine One en route to Florida’s “Alligator Al…
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed'
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' President Donald Trump isn’t taking the New York City primary results well. Following Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, Trump unleashed a furious response on Truth Social, criticizing everything from Mamdani’s appearance to his voice. “It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line,” Trump wrote. “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor… He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart…” Two minutes later, Trump continued his diatribe wi…
Gloves Off: Musk Says Trump's In Epstein Files, President Threatens To Cut $20B SpaceX Contract Gloves Off: Musk Says Trump's In Epstein Files, President Threatens To Cut $20B SpaceX Contract
Gloves Off: Musk Says Trump's In Epstein Files, President Threatens To Cut $20B SpaceX Contract The former bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has now escalated into a full-fledged feud. After the two traded barbs over the so-called "big, beautiful" tax-and-spending bill Trump and Republican lawmakers are pushing, and which Musk opposes, things quickly got personal. A post by Musk on his X platform that Trump would have lost the 2024 election had he not provided hundreds of millions of dollars to his campaign appeared to be what set the president off. “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ " Trump fired back Thursday afternoon, June 5 on Truth Social. "I asked him to leave, I took away hi…
Trump Orders Unprecedented Investigation Into Ex-President Biden Trump Orders Unprecedented Investigation Into Ex-President Biden
Trump Orders Unprecedented Investigation Into Ex-President Biden President Donald Trump has initiated an unprecedented investigation into the actions of former President Joe Biden, alleging that senior aides have concealed his predecessor’s cognitive decline.  This inquiry aligns with a broader Republican effort aimed at undermining Biden’s presidency and potentially reversing several executive actions taken by Biden, including presidential pardons and federal regulations enacted in the last days of his administration. On Wednesday, June 4, Republican lawmakers requested testimony from five of Biden’s top aides and advisers, including his initial ch…
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul New York Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado is making a bold move: running against his boss. Delgado, 48, announced Monday, June 2, that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, saying it’s time for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership” in Albany. “Let’s not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we’re fighting for,” Delgado said in his campaign launch video, posted on X. “The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I’m running for governor to be yours.” Though he didn’t mention Hochul by name in the video, Delgado later told The New York Times, …
Senators, Governors Duped By Suspected Hacker Posing As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports Senators, Governors Duped By Suspected Hacker Posing As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports
Senators, Governors Duped By Suspected Hacker Posing As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports A person who apparently hacked the personal cell phone of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles contacted business executives and prominent Republicans while impersonating her, according to multiple reports. Senators and governors were among those the alleged hacker contacted, says The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news. Recipients of the suspicious messages raised alarms when they noticed that communications originated from an unfamiliar number, with the impersonator requesting to continue discussions on alternative platforms like Telegram, CBS News reports. The timeline …
Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes Gets Trump Pardon After Mother Attends $1M Mar-A-Lago Fundraiser Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes Gets Trump Pardon After Mother Attends $1M Mar-A-Lago Fundraiser
Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes Gets Trump Pardon After Mother Attends $1M Mar-a-lago Fundraiser A convicted tax cheat was pardoned by President Trump after his mother attended a $1 million-a-plate fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Former nursing home executive Paul Walczak pleaded guilty to tax crimes shortly after the 2024 election. Around Inauguration Day, he submitted a pardon application.  The application emphasized the political activities of Elizabeth Fago, his mother, who had raised millions for the president and other Republicans, according to The New York Times. The pardon spared him from having to serve 18 months in prison and pay nearly $4.4 million in restituti…