Category: Politics

Friday, 31 October 2025 12:49 PM EDT President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Friday that the U.S. would resume nuclear testing, refusing to clarify whether the move would involve traditional underground tests reminiscent of Cold War-era practices. “You’ll find out very soon, but we’re going to do some testing,” Trump told…

Walmart has rejected claims circulating online that it plans to close stores in response to potential disruptions caused by a federal government shutdown and possible pauses in food assistance benefits. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that the rumors are false, stating that all locations will remain open for…

By Newsmax Wires | Friday, 31 October 2025 09:08 PM EDT Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., criticized Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown, stating they will only act after Tuesday’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey. He accused the party of prioritizing political gains over addressing the crisis. Harris highlighted the…

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill on Friday that mandates public school boards to prohibit student cellphone use during instructional time, marking a significant shift in state education policy amid rising concerns over student focus and mental health. The law requires school districts to implement policies by July…

By Jim Thomas | Friday, 31 October 2025 08:31 PM EDT Political adviser Dick Morris told Newsmax on Friday that Republicans should resist calls to eliminate the Senate filibuster, arguing that the traditional 60-vote threshold is crucial for stopping harmful legislation. He added that scrapping it is unnecessary to end…

The U.S. is weighing options to attack targets inside Venezuela tied to drug trafficking networks, marking a significant escalation from recent maritime interdictions. Reports indicate planning has advanced beyond sea operations as Washington maps potential land targets should President Donald Trump authorize strikes. A U.S. carrier is moving into the…

By Newsmax Wires | Friday, 31 October 2025 05:25 PM EDT The White House has implemented new restrictions limiting press access to the West Wing’s Upper Press area in Room 140 adjacent to the Oval Office. Members of the press will now need an appointment to enter the space, according…

Friday, 31 October 2025 07:02 AM EDT The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned U.S. military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, calling them “unacceptable” and demanding an immediate halt. The remarks marked the first such criticism from a United Nations organization….

By Jim Thomas | Friday, 31 October 2025 06:28 PM EDT Former Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., told Newsmax on Friday that House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is right to oppose eliminating the Senate filibuster. He warned that Democrats would exploit its removal to consolidate power and erode conservative influence in…

The fight against fentanyl has become “an all-hands-on-deck effort,” as law enforcement agencies across Pennsylvania work together to remove tens of millions of lethal doses from circulation, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday told Newsmax. “Pennsylvania is obviously a beautiful, wonderful state, [but] when you look at fentanyl and the way…