A bipartisan group of House moderates unveiled a proposal Monday to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for two years, aiming to break the stalemate that has kept the government shut down for over a month. The plan would phase out eligibility for households earning $200,000–$400,000, introduce income verification, strengthen fraud prevention, and increase transparency on the value of tax credits. Lawmakers behind the … Continue reading House Dems and GOP float compromise plan to end shutdown

On the eve of New York City’s mayoral election, President Trump threatened to withhold federal funds if Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins, calling him a “communist” and urging voters to back independent Andrew Cuomo or Republican Curtis Sliwa instead. The White House has already clashed with New York over congestion pricing and withheld $18 billion for a tunnel project during the government shutdown, with a judge … Continue reading Trump threatens to cut funds if ‘communist’ Mamdani wins mayoral election

New Jersey’s closely watched gubernatorial race is between Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican businessman Jack Ciattarelli, with polls showing a tight contest. Sherrill, leveraging early voting momentum and support from former President Obama, has tied Ciattarelli to Trump and emphasized affordability and utility costs, promising a state of emergency on electricity rates if elected. Ciattarelli, endorsed by Trump, has leaned into MAGA themes and … Continue reading N.J. governor’s race is close with all eyes on Trump voters

Virginia is set to swear in its first female governor, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in polls and outspending her seven-to-one. Spanberger has earned endorsements from the Virginia Police Benevolent Association and former President Barack Obama, while Earle-Sears has backing from the Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association, 50 individual sheriffs, and support from former President Trump. The candidates clashed in … Continue reading Virginians set to pick 1st woman governor in historic election

Election Day 2025 is underway in New York City, where Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa are locked in a tight mayoral race. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. across all five boroughs following record early voting turnout. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Queens assemblyman, leads most polls and could become the city’s first Muslim mayor and second-youngest in history. … Continue reading NYC voters head to polls for Election Day 2025 to cast votes in mayoral race

Former Vice President Dick Cheney died Monday at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, his family announced. Remembered by loved ones as a man of courage, honor, and devotion to family and country, Cheney was praised for his lifelong service. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1941, his early years included academic struggles, blue-collar work, and two DUI arrests. He later turned his … Continue reading Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies

In a “60 Minutes” interview, President Trump said Chinese officials “know the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan while he is in office, though he avoided making explicit threats. When asked whether he would defend Taiwan, Trump declined a direct answer, saying the outcome would be revealed if an incident occurred. He noted that Taiwan was not discussed during his recent meeting with Chinese … Continue reading Trump warns of ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan