Politics House Republicans Break Party Lines to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies Stella Green, December 10, 2025 A bipartisan effort to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies is gaining significant momentum in the House, with 16 Republican lawmakers now co-sponsoring the initiative. The legislation, drafted by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), aims for a one-year extension of the boosted premium tax credits introduced… Continue Reading
Politics Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman Accuses Ed Cox of ‘Lost Playbook’ in New York GOP Race Stella Green, December 10, 2025 By James Morley III | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accused New York GOP Chair Ed Cox of having a “lost playbook” after the latter endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik as the state’s Republican challenger to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Speaking to Spectrum News on Wednesday, Blakeman said… Continue Reading
Politics Environmental Advocates Sue Interior Department Over Trump’s Portrait on 2026 National Park Pass Stella Green, December 10, 2025 By Jim Thomas | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 10:51 PM EST Environmental advocates sued the U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday, alleging the Trump administration violated federal law by featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait alongside former President George Washington’s on the redesigned 2026 America the Beautiful national park pass. The Center… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Considers Eliminating Federal Taxes on Gambling Winnings Stella Green, December 10, 2025 By Theodore Bunker Wednesday, December 10, 2025 President Donald Trump said he is considering eliminating federal taxes on gambling winnings, floating a new idea that would add to his push to reduce or remove taxes on several types of income. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday aboard Air Force One, Trump… Continue Reading
Politics Maryland Must Counter Indiana Redistricting Move, Warns Jamie Raskin Stella Green, December 10, 2025 Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., stated Wednesday that if Republicans succeed in redrawing congressional maps in Indiana, Maryland must respond in kind. The congressman noted that Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, had opposed his party’s redistricting effort in October after speaking with the Republican president of the Indiana Senate,… Continue Reading
Politics New Website Provides Public Access to Data on Deportation of Illegals with Criminal Records Stella Green, December 8, 2025 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a new website called “The Worst of the Worst” (wow.dhs.gov), which allows American citizens to search for information about criminal aliens arrested during federal enforcement operations since President Donald Trump’s administration began. This platform compiles arrest data from across the country, including… Continue Reading
Politics Finland’s Foreign Minister Hails Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine Stella Green, December 8, 2025 Elina Valtonen, Finland’s foreign minister, has publicly commended President Donald Trump’s diplomatic initiatives regarding peace efforts in Ukraine. Speaking during an appearance on “Wake Up America,” Valtonen stated that the ongoing negotiations to broker a deal ending Russia’s war are proving extremely fruitful. ” Well, to my understanding, the peace… Continue Reading
Politics DHS Uses Holiday-Themed Memes for Immigration Enforcement Messaging Stella Green, December 8, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has embraced a festive approach to its social media campaigns by sharing holiday-themed memes aimed at highlighting its enforcement actions against illegal immigration. These posts come despite ongoing concerns about the agency’s policies and practices. On Friday, DHS shared an image featuring masked federal… Continue Reading
Politics ICEBlock Tracking App Removed by Apple – Legal Battle Erupts Over Free Speech Rights Stella Green, December 8, 2025 Joshua Aaron, the creator of ICEBlock app faces an uphill battle after U.S. Justice Department removes the controversial tool that tracked immigration enforcement agents from major retailers. The most popular immigration tracking application was removed from American mobile stores following a complaint filed by the Trump administration authorities this past… Continue Reading
Politics CAIR Action Faces Regulatory Hurdles in Alleged Non-Compliance Concerns Stella Green, December 8, 2025 A new report released by a nonpartisan watchdog organization has raised serious concerns about the operations of CAIR Action, the political advocacy arm associated with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The findings suggest that CAIR Action may be operating without complying with required state and local registration laws. According… Continue Reading