Politics Schumer Vows to Push for Release of Epstein Files as Trump Withdraws Opposition Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he will immediately move to pass the resolution to force the Justice Department to release the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein via unanimous consent once it passes the House on Tuesday, reported by CBS News. The legislation, known as the… Continue Reading
Politics Epstein Files Transparency Act Passes Amid Protests Over Flaws Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., was the lone House member to vote against the measure compelling release of thousands of unclassified documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, insisting the bill remains dangerously flawed despite overwhelming bipartisan support. Higgins said he has been a “principled ‘NO’” from the start, arguing the legislation “abandons… Continue Reading
Politics Dershowitz Calls for Full Disclosure in Epstein Case Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Alan Dersshowitz, Harvard Law School professor emeritus, told Newsmax that Americans deserve to see “both sides of the coin” surrounding any evidence of abuse that may be revealed in the files surrounding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Dershowitz said on “American Agenda” Tuesday, “So let’s make sure that we see both… Continue Reading
Politics Court Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN Stella Green, November 18, 2025 By Newsmax Wires | Tuesday, 18 November 2025 01:00 PM EST A federal appeals court panel affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of President Donald Trump’s $475 million defamation lawsuit against the network on Tuesday, calling the president’s argument “meritless” and “unpersuasive.” Trump filed the suit claiming that the network’s use… Continue Reading
Politics Tom Homan Announces Increased Federal Operations in New York City Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s point man on border security and mass deportations, said Tuesday that stepped-up federal operations will soon be underway in New York City. “I plan on being in New York City in the near future. We’re going to conduct operations in New York City,” Homan told… Continue Reading
Politics White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair Outlines Healthcare Proposal and Reconciliation Process Stella Green, November 18, 2025 White House deputy chief of staff James Blair said the administration plans to release a healthcare proposal and is considering the fast-track reconciliation process for health or tariff legislation. Reconciliation would allow Republicans to pass a bill with a simple majority. Politico reported that Blair spoke Tuesday at a Bloomberg… Continue Reading
Politics Schumer’s Approval Ratings Reach All-Time Low, Siena Poll Reveals Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s approval among New York voters has reached a new all-time low, according to a Siena Research Institute poll released Tuesday. The survey revealed Schumer’s favorability plummeted to just 32%—marking his lowest favorable rating in the Siena poll’s 21-year history—while 55% viewed him unfavorably. Even among… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Expresses Frustration Over Fed Chairman’s Tenure, Cites Unusual Candidates Stella Green, November 18, 2025 President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday over Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s tenure, stating that “people are holding me back” from replacing him despite his long-standing desire to do so. Speaking to reporters at the White House ahead of his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump was… Continue Reading
Politics Greg Gianforte Elected As RGA Chair Amid Republican Leadership Shift Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has been chosen to serve as the Republican Governors Association (RGA) chair for 2026, according to an announcement made Tuesday during the RGA’s annual conference. Other positions for 2026 include Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves as RGA vice chair and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee as policy chair…. Continue Reading
Politics Zelenskiy’s Turkey Visit Aimed at Advancing Peace Talks Amid Russian Resistance Stella Green, November 18, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that he would travel to Turkey this week to attempt to restart negotiations on ending Russia’s invasion, which began nearly four years ago. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will join Zelenskyy in Turkey, according to a senior Turkish official, though the Kremlin stated… Continue Reading