Opinion Trump’s Bold Diplomacy Secures Hostage Release in Gaza Peace Deal Stella Green, November 5, 2025 By Ziva Dahl Wednesday, 05 November 2025 10:29 AM EST When the last 20 living hostages were freed from Gaza on October 13, it wasn’t career diplomats who sealed the deal. It was Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “deal-maker-in-chief.” As he told CNBC’s Joe Kernen, “I’m different than other presidents. I’m… Continue Reading
Politics Californian Republicans Challenge New Congressional Maps in Legal Battle Stella Green, November 5, 2025 By Mark Swanson | Wednesday, 05 November 2025 12:55 PM EST California Republicans launched a federal lawsuit on Wednesday to block the state’s newly approved congressional maps, which were ratified by voters hours earlier under Proposition 50. The legal action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central… Continue Reading
Politics Senate Republican Warns Democrats Over Government Shutdown Tactics Stella Green, November 5, 2025 Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., accused Democrats of exploiting the government shutdown for political gain during an appearance on Newsmax, urging Republicans to clarify that the Democratic Party, not the GOP, is responsible for the crisis. Ricketts criticized Democrats for using the shutdown as “political leverage” while harming families and federal… Continue Reading
Politics Republicans Leverage Socialist Victory in New York City Mayoral Race for Midterm Strategy Stella Green, November 5, 2025 By Charlie McCarthy | Wednesday, 05 November 2025 12:48 PM EST Republicans focused on winning next year’s midterms have begun exploiting democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race. GOP campaign arms in both chambers launched coordinated messaging tying Mamdani’s sweeping win to what they describe… Continue Reading
Politics Republican Divisions Over Stopgap Spending Bill as U.S. Government Shutdown Enters 36th Day Stella Green, November 5, 2025 By Solange Reyner | Wednesday, 05 November 2025 04:00 PM EST Republican negotiators remain deeply divided over the duration of a stopgap spending bill as the government shutdown enters its 36th day, according to reports. The House-passed continuing resolution would fund the government only through Nov. 21, but no resolution… Continue Reading
Politics Ethics Watchdog Files Formal Complaint Against Rep. Jasmine Crockett Over Stock Disclosure Failures Stella Green, November 5, 2025 By Eric Mack | Wednesday, 05 November 2025 11:02 AM EST A nonpartisan government ethics watchdog has filed a formal complaint alleging that Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, violated federal disclosure laws by failing to report dozens of stock holdings while serving in Congress. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust… Continue Reading
Opinion Socialist Surge in Albany: Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Sparks Fears of Radical Overhaul Eugene Barnes, November 5, 2025 By Betsy McCaughey Wednesday, 05 November 2025 03:06 PM EST Zohran Mamdani’s Tuesday win should send tremors far beyond New York City. A Mamdani victory will ignite wholesale legislative attacks on property owners, charter schools, law enforcement and businesses across New York state. From Buffalo to Amagansett, nothing will be… Continue Reading
Politics GOP Leaders Warn of Democratic Threats as Trump’s 2026 Ballot Presence Looms Large Stella Green, November 5, 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Wednesday that President Donald Trump will remain “on the ballot” in next year’s midterm elections, framing the 2026 race as critical to preserving Republican control of Congress. Johnson, R-La., emphasized that Democrats’ recent electoral gains—such as victories in New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races… Continue Reading
Politics Republican Struggles Highlight Trump’s Influence as Santorum Warns of Future Challenges Stella Green, November 5, 2025 By Charlie McCarthy | Wednesday, 05 November 2025 08:56 AM EST Former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., told Newsmax on Wednesday that Republicans face significant challenges in elections when President Donald Trump’s “magic” is not on the ballot. Speaking on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America,” Santorum argued that Trump’s absence from the… Continue Reading
Politics South Korea’s Spy Agency Predicts High Chance of U.S.-North Korea Summit Amid Upcoming Drills Stella Green, November 4, 2025 Tuesday, 04 November 2025 07:41 AM EST South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has indicated a high likelihood of a potential summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the United States following joint military exercises scheduled for March next year, according to reports. Lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun stated during… Continue Reading