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Charlie Kirk Murder: Details On Suspect's Ideology, Partner, Online Activity Released
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says interviews with people close to the man accused of killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk have shed light on his political beliefs, and that friends unknowingly joked with him online about the shooter before his arrest. A 33-hour manhunt ended with the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a resident of Washington, Utah, being taken into custody after the fatal shooting of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Sept. 14, Cox said that after the shooting, Robinson’…
Business
Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why
Americans' support for capitalism has slipped to its lowest level on record amid economic anxiety and wealth inequality, according to a new Gallup poll. Gallup's latest survey found that 54% of Americans now view capitalism positively. That's down from 60% in 2021 and the lowest number since Gallup began asking for opinions on economic systems in 2010. Views of socialism remain largely unchanged, with 39% positive and 57% negative. "While Americans retain generally positive views of the US economic system, they are less positive toward it than toward free enterprise and small bus…
Politics
Trump Posts Strange Memes Of Rivals As Pressure Rises Over Epstein Files
President Donald Trump has returned to Twitter with bizarre videos that were digitally altered or generated by artificial intelligence. Trump tweeted three videos on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 4. The tweets were Trump's first on the Elon Musk-owned website since posting about a tsunami warning in Hawaii on Wednesday, July 30. The first post was a nine-second video showing Sen. Adam Schiff during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" with a dramatically lengthened neck. The California Democrat has been a frequent target for Trump, especially after Schiff served on the House committee t…
Sports
Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress
A former Major League Baseball star is taking a crack at politics. Mark Teixeira, a World Series champion with the New York Yankees, is running for Congress, launching a campaign in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which includes portions of San Antonio, as a Republican. The seat opened after Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican, departed to campaign for Texas attorney general. The district is considered solidly Republican. “Big news: I’m ready to go!” Teixeira (pronounced tuh-SHARE-uh) wrote in a post on X announcing his bid on Thursday, Aug. 28. “As a lifelong conservative who loves this …
Politics
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A
Winner
Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand
President Donald Trump is the latest right-wing figure to blast Cracker Barrel for its new logo and brand refresh criticized by many conservatives as "woke." Trump made his first public comments about Cracker Barrel's changes on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, Aug. 26. His post comes one day after the company responded to the strong criticism, admitting that it "could've done a better job." Trump told the struggling restaurant chain to halt its rebranding plans. "Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate…
News
FBI Raid Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton
In a dramatic escalation of a national security investigation, FBI agents raided the Bethesda, Maryland home of former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday morning, Aug. 22, according to multiple reports. Bolton, age 76, a veteran of multiple Republican administrations and one of Washington’s most outspoken foreign policy hawks, served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump from 2018 to 2019 before becoming a sharp critic. While he did not mention Bolton by name, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X Friday morning, "NO ONE is above the law… @FBI …
Politics
Elon Musk Steps Back From America Party Plans, Report Says
Elon Musk’s bold experiment to shake up American politics with a new third party appears to be on ice, according to a brand-new report. The billionaire entrepreneur, who just last month declared the formation of the so-called America Party after a poll on his X social media platform, is now quietly backing away from the idea, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal revealed on Wednesday, Aug. 20 that Musk has essentially abandoned his third-party ambitions, opting instead to nurture relationships with key Republican figures — most notably Vice President JD Vance, who is viewed by…
News
Corporation For Public Broadcasting, Funder Of PBS, NPR, Shutting Down: 'Difficult Reality'
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Republicans in Congress eliminated its funding in a historic decision that could dismantle public media in the US. CPB announced that it will "wind down" operations in a news release on Friday, Aug. 1. The announcement comes about two weeks after GOP members in the House passed a spending plan that slashed all $1.1 billion previously approved for the nonprofit that provides massive funding for NPR and PBS. The cuts put CPB's federal funding at $0 for the first time since 1967. "Despite the extraordinary efforts of millions o…
Politics
Immigration Debate Deepens: Poll Reveals Americans' Views Of Trump's Actions
A new national survey reveals Americans' thoughts on several key immigration actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. The Pew Research Center poll finds that more Americans disapprove than approve of the administration’s overall approach to immigration, by a margin of 47 to 42 percent. A total of 5,044 adults were surveyed nationwide over a week-long period in June. Among the specific actions tested, the most widely opposed were the suspension of most asylum applications, with 60 percent disapproving. Additionally, 59 percent disapprove of the decision to end Tempor…
Politics
Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
Politics
NC Senator Won't Seek Re-Election After Clashing With Trump Over 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election just hours after voting against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” The North Carolina Republican issued a lengthy statement following his vote against the measure, which passed 51-49. “In Washington over the last few years, it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species,” Tillis said Sunday, June 29. “It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election.” Once a MAGA devotee, Til…
Politics
Trump Hits Back At Musk For Bashing Tax Bill: 'I’m Very Disappointed In Elon'
Just days after presenting him with a golden key to the White House, President Donald Trump is now firing back after Elon Musk's social-media tirade against Trump's so-called "big, beautiful" tax-and-spending bill back by Trump and Republican lawmakers. Click here for a new, updated story - Gloves Off: Musk Says Trump's In Epstein Files, President Threatens To Cut SpaceX Funding The Tesla CEO and now-former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) blasted Trump’s tax-and-spending package on social media. The bill would make the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, expand the…
Politics
'I Think I've Done Enough': Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From Political Spending
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says he plans to cut back on future political spending just weeks after taking a step back from his role in President Donald Trump’s administration. "I think I've done enough,” the 53-year-old Musk said at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, May 20. “If I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don’t currently see a reason.” Musk contributed approximately $290 million of his own money to support Trump in the 2024 presidential election. But since then, his efforts have been far less successful. He contributed f…
Politics
Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows
Donald Trump just made history — but not the kind he wanted. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 39 percent just 100 days into his second term, the lowest for any president at this point in office in more than 80 years, according to a report released Sunday, April 28. The poll, conducted nationally, paints a grim picture for the former president as Americans grow increasingly nervous about the economy. Seventy-two percent believe Trump's policies are likely to cause a recession soon, while 73 percent already say the economy is in bad sh…
Obituaries
Former Congresswoman Dies At Age 49; NY Native
A former US congresswoman who became a television commentator has died. Mia Love, a New York native who grew up in Connecticut, was 49 and had been battling brain cancer. After moving west, she served as mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah — about 30 miles outside Salt Lake City — from 2010 to 2014. She was then elected to Congress in 2014 to represent Utah’s 4th District, becoming the first Black Republican woman elected to the House. She served two terms, beginning in 2015. News of her death was announced by her family on social media late Sunday night, March 23. "With grateful heart…
Politics
WWE Legend Dares Governor To Step In The Ring: 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is'
WarGames? Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs - likely better known as WWE Hall of Famer Kane - is telling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to "put his money where his mouth is" after the former vice presidential hopeful spoke ill of Trump supporters. The Democrat said that he believed he could "kick most of (Trump supporters') a--es" when referring to elected Republicans. WATCH: Tim Walz says he could ‘kick Trump supporter’s asses’ in a WWE match pic.twitter.com/Lx9MpSBwmP — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 18, 2025 Jacobs, a seven-footer who weighs more than 300 pounds and made a name for h…
Politics
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest
New York Congressman Tom Suozzi is defending his support for censuring a fellow House Democrat who protested President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress. Suozzi–who represents Long Island’s 3rd District–was among ten House Democrats who voted with every Republican member to censure Texas Rep. Al Green on Thursday, March 6, for disrupting Trump’s address to Congress two days earlier. In a post on X following the vote, Suozzi chided Green for distracting from issues like protecting Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. “Instead of addressing rising costs, fixing immigration, and Ukraine, …
Politics
Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll
A new poll shows a significant decline in Republican support for billionaire Elon Musk’s influence within the Trump administration. In the days following the November 2024 election, 47 percent of surveyed Republicans by Economist/YouGov expressed a desire for Musk to have “a lot” of influence in the administration. However, the latest poll, conducted Sunday, Feb. 2 to Tuesday, Feb. 4, indicates that this figure has dropped to 13 percent. Another 25 percent say they want Musk to have “a little” influence and 46 percent said they want “none at all.” This trend suggests a growing ambiv…
Politics
Trump Names Susie Summerall Wiles, Daughter Of Former NY Giant, As Chief Of Staff
President-elect Donald J. Trump has appointed New Jersey native Susan "Susie" Summerall Wiles, the campaign manager of his successful 2024 presidential campaign, as his White House Chief of Staff, according to an announcement made Thursday, Nov. 7. It marks a historic milestone as she will become the first woman to hold the position in US history. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in the press release. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, an…
Politics
Molinaro Doesn't Belong In Office For Enabling Trump's 'Hitler' Statements, Riley Says
This story has been updated. Republican candidates in the region are ignoring or refusing to answer questions aimed at shocking reporting from multiple outlets that former President Donald Trump admires Adolf Hitler and wanted generals like his. The revelations came to light during The New York Times' three-session interview with retired four-star Marine General John Kelly and Trump’s former White House chief of staff. During the interview, Kelly told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator, even saying that Hitler…
Politics
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon
Long Island Republicans are on defense following bombshell reporting from The New York Times that former President Donald Trump repeatedly praised Adolf Hitler. John Kelly – a four-star Marine general and Trump’s former White House chief of staff – told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator of Nazi Germany, even saying that Hitler had done “some good things.” Kelly went on to tell the outlet that Trump “certainly falls into the general definition of fascist,” and that Trump, should he win re-election, “would govern like a di…
Politics
Rally Rage: NY Trump Event's $1M Police Overtime Bill May Have Broken Finance Laws, Dems Argue
Who should foot the bill – taxpayers or the campaign? Democrats on Long Island are seething after learning that the extra-tight security measures around former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 18, cost taxpayers $1 million in police overtime alone. Ahead of the rally – which came just days after what the FBI called an apparent second assassination attempt on Trump’s life in Florida – Nassau County leaders outlined the extensive security measures that were being taken around the arena. Earlier Report: Security Top Of Mind For Trump's …
Politics
Security Top Of Mind For Trump's NY Campaign Rally, First Since Attempted Shooting
Security will be extra tight ahead of former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in New York, his first since an apparent second assassination attempt on his life. The Republican presidential nominee, age 78, will address supporters on Long Island at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will mark his first visit to Nassau County since his presidential run in 2016. Earlier Report: Trump To Hold Campaign Rally In NY: Here's Where, When For local leaders, security around the event is top of mind. The Nassau County Police Department …
Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., afraid of becoming a "spoiler," said he was suspending his independent presidential campaign and removing his name from the ballot in battleground states as he threw his support behind former President Donald Trump. "I cannot in good conscience ask my staff to continue to work long hours or my donors to continue to give me their dollars if I believe I have no realistic path to the White House," the former Democrat said in a Friday, Aug. 23, press conference. He said he would remain on the ballot in states already assured to either Trump or Vice President Kamala …
Politics
Ex-Congressional Candidate In NY Illegally Funded Campaign, Feds Say
A former congressional candidate in New York is accused of illegally funding her campaign. Michelle Bond is charged with conspiring to cause unlawful campaign contributions in connection with her failed congressional bid in 2022, according to an indictment unsealed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, Aug. 22. Bond ran as a Republican for the 1st District seat, representing eastern Long Island in Suffolk County. She ultimately lost the nomination to current Rep. Nick LaLota. According to federal prosecutors, shortly after launching her congressional …
Politics
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers Preference In Harris-Trump Presidential Race
With just three months until the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris enjoys a comfortable lead over former President Donald Trump among New York voters, new polling shows. Harris, who formally secured the Democratic nomination for president on Monday, Aug. 5, leads her Republican opponent 53 to 39 percent among likely New York State voters, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, Aug. 6. In late June, a Siena College poll showed President Joe Biden leading Trump by a narrower margin, 47 to 39 percent. Related Report: Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Runn…
Politics
Journalist Vs. Chemist: Avlon, Goroff Face Off In Closely-Watched NY Congressional Primary Race
Among the New York races that political pundits are keeping an eye on this Primary Day is that of the journalist versus the chemist. On Long Island, Democrats John Avlon and Nancy Goroff are facing off to determine who will take on Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in November for the state’s 1st Congressional District, representing the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. The 51-year-old Avlon is a former political analyst at CNN who previously served as a columnist and associate editor for The New York Sun. He was also the chief speech writer for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Ea…
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