Newly released congressional emails show that author Michael Wolff once suggested Jeffrey Epstein could blackmail Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign to gain leverage, raising fresh controversy over Wolff’s political motives and Epstein’s reach.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces scrutiny for employing a controversial tax loophole to avoid Medicare taxes — a maneuver the IRS has long sought to eliminate — even as he now oversees the agency responsible for enforcing tax fairness.

The Democratic National Committee’s decision to mandate a full-time return to the office has sparked sharp backlash from its unionized staff, who denounced the move as “callous” and out of touch with workers’ needs.

After a record-breaking 42-day standoff, the U.S. House passed a Senate-brokered funding bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending it to President Trump’s desk for signature and restoring operations across federal agencies.

As federal immigration raids intensify under “Operation Midway Blitz,” Chicago residents, activists, and small business owners are organizing grassroots resistance—training neighbors, documenting abuses, and demanding accountability for what they call unlawful, violent enforcement tactics.

After a record-breaking 42-day shutdown, Democrats reflect on their failed bid to force health-care concessions from Republicans but claim the fight proved they can still stand up to Donald Trump’s Washington.

Following the longest U.S. federal government shutdown in history, Congress has reopened, and the United States House of Representatives is set to vote next week on the release of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein — with implications for Donald Trump and the broader accountability debate.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling a team of progressive organizers and veteran city officials to shape his ambitious agenda and navigate tensions with Washington.

President Trump has threatened to restrict federal funds to New York City after the election of progressive mayor Zohran Mamdani, setting up a political showdown between two Queens natives with sharply opposing visions.

Zohran Mamdani’s surprising support among Jewish voters reflects a generational shift in Jewish political identity, where progressive values, local issues, and moral pluralism outweigh traditional pro-Israel alignments.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and polarizing figures in American politics, has died at 84. His decades long career shaped U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the modern Republican Party.

As federal SNAP payments stall during the prolonged shutdown, Gov. Ron DeSantis is rejecting calls to declare a state food emergency, arguing the crisis is Washington’s fault. With nearly three million Floridians at risk of losing benefits, his stance has sparked growing political and public pressure.

The federal shutdown has stretched into its 35th day, poised to become the longest in U.S. history as lawmakers struggle to find an agreement. Families, agencies, and essential programs are already feeling the pressure, with SNAP recipients facing reduced and delayed benefits.

President Trump warned that federal aid to New York would be reduced if voters elect Democrat Zohran Mamdani as mayor. The comments came as Trump unexpectedly urged voters to support Andrew Cuomo instead, framing Mamdani as “incapable” and too far left.

President Trump denied knowing Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao, despite issuing him a recent pardon. The exchange highlights the growing entanglement between the administration, crypto interests, and Trump-linked business ventures.

A Miami judge has stopped the transfer of a three-acre patch of downtown land that was somehow, mysteriously, and perhaps inevitably destined to become the site of Donald Trump’s presidential library.

In this year’s New York City mayoral race, one moment stands out not for what was done, but for what wasn’t. When Barack Obama picked up the phone and dialed Zohran Mamdani, it felt like the Democratic establishment was acknowledging the surge of a new progressive generation. Yet Obama stopped short of offering his signature endorsement. He offered praise, counsel—and silence.

Actor and filmmaker George Clooney is making political waves after saying Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign “was a mistake.” In a recent CBS Sunday Morning interview, Clooney argued that Harris “had to run against her own record,” adding that Democrats erred by elevating her without a contested primary.

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A judge ruled Miami cannot postpone its elections to 2026, allowing the mayoral and local races to proceed as scheduled. The decision followed legal challenges over term limits and voter approval.

Miami voters will decide on four ballot referenda that could change city governance, including term limits, property sales rules, charter reviews, and a redistricting committee. Early voting is underway ahead of polls closing Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Miami’s upcoming mayoral race is shaping up to be one of the city’s most dramatic yet, featuring candidates tied to political dynasties, legal controversies, and national power players.

Miami’s Race for Mayor Heats Up. With 13 contenders in the running, the fight to replace Francis Suarez is officially a full house.

“It’s been a great run, but I think the president knows, and he and I have talked about, the constrictions of the Constitution,” Johnson said. Translation: “No, you cannot do this legally, please stop asking.”

Miami voters are facing an election that feels part political drama, part soap opera, and part circus.

With 13 candidates vying for City Hall, Miami’s election is shaping up like a reality show meets a courtroom drama

As Donald Trump once quipped in *The Art of the Deal*, "The dollar always talks in the end." In the volatile arena of Argentine politics, those words rang truer than ever this weekend, where a timely infusion of American cash—and the pointed threat of its withdrawal—appears to have tipped the scales for President Javier Milei's embattled libertarian movement.

While society often elevates politicians, true heroism lies in actions that serve the public without self-interest, not in titles or campaigns.

Former President Donald Trump received a formal greeting from Emperor Naruhito in Japan as he prepared to meet the country’s new prime minister, highlighting his ongoing diplomatic visibility.

Former President Donald Trump touts his recent medical results and signals interest in running for a third term, stirring political speculation and debate.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Carney confirms plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, signaling continued diplomatic engagement amid rising tensions.

Progressive Democrats, including Nityananda Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, rally behind a leading candidate in the New York City mayoral race, signaling party unity ahead of a critical election.

From White House renovations to global sanctions and domestic redistricting fights, this week’s political stories reveal how power is reshaping both buildings and boundaries.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional maps amid mounting legal challenges and accusations of partisan gerrymandering.

Political infighting and personal ambitions have thrust the selection of NASA’s next leader into public controversy, with former congressman Sean Duffy at the center of the storm.

Around the world, politics is becoming increasingly fueled by vengeance rather than vision — and societies are paying the price.

As President Trump prepares to meet President Xi, both the U.S. and China indicate that a long-anticipated trade deal may be within reach, though key challenges remain.

The Trump administration’s aggressive anti-drug operations in Latin America are raising serious questions about legality, sovereignty, and civilian safety.

Queens’ Roosevelt Avenue, a bustling corridor of cultural diversity and commerce, has emerged as a flashpoint in New York City’s ongoing debates over quality of life and public safety.

Sen. David McCormick defended President Trump’s controversial actions while acknowledging the value of his Democratic counterpart, Sen. John Fetterman, as the government shutdown continues.

President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to scale back India’s purchases of Russian oil amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

President Donald Trump held a strategic meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss alliance priorities, defense commitments, and evolving global security challenges.

The U.S. Senate failed to advance the “Shutdown Fairness Act,” leaving troops and federal employees without guaranteed pay as the government shutdown enters its fourth week.

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to bank fraud charges related to a mortgage application, as international trade tensions and U.S.-China compliance reviews continue to make headlines.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, in New York City’s mayoral race, praising his commitment to all residents and focus on affordability.

Former President Barack Obama and Governor Gavin Newsom urged voters to support California’s Prop 50, framing it as a key measure to protect democratic representation amid mid-decade redistricting battles.

Homeland Security Secretary addressed the public in Minneapolis, outlining recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and emphasizing the administration’s commitment to enforcing federal immigration laws.

Seven individuals, including six canvassers and their supervisor, have been criminally charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly submitting fraudulent voter registration forms ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., heard arguments challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the capital, raising questions about the legal scope of presidential authority over domestic military operations.

President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, beginning a five-day Asia tour focused on trade, regional security, and U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific amid a prolonged government shutdown at home.

President Donald Trump has nominated financial markets attorney Michael Selig to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, signaling a major step toward aligning U.S. financial regulation with his administration’s pro-crypto and digital asset agenda.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will pause a controversial anti-tariff ad after it airs during the World Series, aiming to ease tensions with Washington following President Trump’s decision to halt U.S.-Canada trade talks.

The U.S. military has carried out multiple deadly strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, marking a dramatic escalation in America’s war on narcotics and sparking fierce debate over legality, ethics, and executive power.

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon claims there is “a plan” for Donald Trump to seek a third presidential term in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting presidents from serving more than two terms.

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, grounded in faith, family, and community, has announced his run for mayor of New York City, aiming to build a more inclusive and equitable city while mobilizing historic numbers of South Asian and Muslim voters.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted she’s not done with politics, saying she may reconsider a 2028 presidential run, declaring, “I am not done. I have lived my entire career a life of service, and it's in my bones.”

The Pentagon has accepted an anonymous $130 million donation from a self-described “friend” of President Donald Trump to help pay U.S. military personnel during the prolonged government shutdown, raising serious ethical and transparency concerns in Washington.

President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday, Oct. 30, as part of his five-day Asia trip that also includes stops in Malaysia and Japan, amid mounting trade tensions and a prolonged U.S. government shutdown.

President Donald Trump’s arrival at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur comes amid a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, escalating trade tensions with China, and a shifting geopolitical landscape as Southeast Asia seeks to balance inclusivity, sustainability, and great-power rivalry.

Sid Davis, the last surviving journalist who witnessed Lyndon B. Johnson’s historic swearing-in aboard Air Force One following President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, has died at 97.

President Donald Trump has announced an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports in retaliation to an Ontario government advertisement critical of his trade policies, further straining U.S.-Canada trade relations and halting ongoing negotiations between the two nations.

Trump expresses willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his Asia trip while engaging with key regional leaders.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet Trump and sign a peace declaration with Cambodia despite national mourning for Queen Sirikit.

Trump places loyal lawyers in top White House and Justice Department roles to ensure his policies are effectively executed.

Trump’s sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro target individuals but spare the country’s businesses from economic disruption.

The Pentagon has expressed concerns over the realism and potential implications of the Netflix film A House of Dynamite, which portrays a nuclear crisis scenario.

Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi hold a candid call, signaling a strengthened U.S.–Japan alliance and commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

President Trump confirms he does not plan to name the new $300 million White House ballroom after himself, despite demolishing the historic East Wing to construct the massive event space.

Steve Bannon suggests there is a plan for Donald Trump to pursue a third presidential term in 2028, despite the clear constitutional prohibition, fueling political controversy and national debate.

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Chris Wright, the Energy Secretary under President Trump, built a $100 million fortune through fracking ventures before joining the administration, leveraging his engineering expertise and business acumen to dominate the U.S. energy sector.

Mayor Daniel Lurie’s calm diplomacy and local alliances convinced President Trump to pause a planned federal enforcement surge in San Francisco — a rare moment of cooperation across the partisan divide.

Stephen Miller’s claim that the East Wing “is not part of the White House” has deepened backlash to Trump’s decision to demolish the century-old structure to make room for a privately funded ballroom.

Millions of Americans face a looming hunger crisis as the government shutdown threatens to halt SNAP benefits, risking the nation’s worst food emergency since the Great Depression.

Federal workers are reaching a breaking point as the government shutdown stretches into a fourth week, leaving families unpaid and morale shattered amid deep political division.

If the government shutdown continues past November 1, millions could lose access to food assistance, early education, and affordable health insurance as key federal programs reach critical funding deadlines.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer dismissed President Trump’s East Wing demolition for a new White House ballroom, saying Americans care more about surviving the government shutdown than presidential vanity projects.

President Trump’s Asia trip aims to strike a trade deal with China amid rising tariffs, legal challenges, and fears from U.S. farmers who risk losing one of their most vital export markets.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has pleaded not guilty to federal mortgage fraud charges in Virginia, calling the case politically motivated amid ongoing tensions with Donald Trump and his allies.

President Trump’s deployment of a carrier strike group to the South American coast marks a major escalation in U.S.-Venezuela tensions and raises fears of potential airstrikes.

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of women and children could lose WIC benefits by November, jeopardizing one of America’s most vital nutrition lifelines.

Trump’s feud with the NFL over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance underscores the growing tension between politics, pop culture, and representation on America’s biggest stage.

A chaotic night outside a California Coast Guard base ended in gunfire when security opened fire on a U-Haul truck during an immigration protest, wounding two and prompting an FBI investigation.

Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Usha Vance made a deeply personal visit to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, blending faith and diplomacy during their Middle East tour.

Over 1,000 U.S. rabbis signed a letter warning that New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric on Israel and Zionism risks fueling antisemitism despite his reassurances to Jewish voters.

President Trump has sent the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group to South American waters in a dramatic escalation of tensions with Venezuela and a renewed push against transnational crime.

If the government shutdown continues into November, tens of thousands of children could lose access to Head Start programs nationwide, putting education, health, and family stability at risk.

Raids under Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” have turned Chicago into a flashpoint of immigration enforcement, sparking protests, lawsuits, and fear across the city’s immigrant communities.

Legal battles over President Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago highlight deep national tensions over immigration enforcement, military deployment, and civil rights.

New satellite images show the White House East Wing completely demolished as construction crews begin groundwork for President Trump’s $300 million ballroom project.

Donald Trump Jr. lashes out at Chelsea Clinton after she criticizes President Trump’s $300 million demolition of the White House East Wing, reigniting the feud between two powerful political families.

Ontario agrees to pause its anti-tariff ad after a dispute with President Trump — but only after it airs during the World Series featuring Canada’s Toronto Blue Jays.

The U.S. military has launched its 10th strike on a suspected narco vessel, killing six in the Caribbean, as the Trump administration intensifies its controversial war on drug cartels.

Donald Trump embarks on a high-stakes Asia trip aiming to ease U.S.–China tensions and forge a new trade path after years of tariff wars.

As the federal shutdown continues, funding for WIC — the nutrition program serving nearly 7 million mothers and children — could run out by November 1, threatening food access nationwide.

Over 1,000 American rabbis have signed a letter warning that New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric on Israel and Zionism risks normalizing antisemitism, intensifying debate ahead of the city’s election.

Trump’s furious reaction to Canada’s Reagan-inspired anti-tariff ad ensured the video went viral — turning a quiet campaign into a global reminder of how far his trade policies stray from Reagan’s ideals.

U.S. inflation rose 3% in September as President Trump reignited a trade war with Canada, raising new economic and political tensions amid a government shutdown.

A new Suffolk University poll shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by nine points in Virginia’s closely watched governor’s race, signaling momentum for Democrats ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

A new White House donor list reveals that tech and crypto giants — including Google, Amazon, and Coinbase — are helping fund President Trump’s $300 million East Wing ballroom, sparking debate over transparency and influence.