Politics Giuliani Slams Mamdani’s Budget Plan as “Insane” Threat to NYC’s Wealthiest Residents Stella Green, February 13, 2026 Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday sharply criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s handling of the city budget, accusing him of misrepresenting the size of the deficit and lacking the experience to manage municipal finances. Giuliani said Mamdani initially overstated the city’s projected shortfall by billions of dollars in… Continue Reading
Opinion Mamdani’s Tax Surge Triggers Wealthy Flight from New York Stella Green, February 13, 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed raising the city income tax rate for earners exceeding $1 million annually by two percentage points, increasing it to 5.86% from 3.86%. This adjustment represents a 52% increase in the tax rate for million-dollar earners. The change would bring the combined city-state… Continue Reading
Schmitt Accuses Democrats of Hypocrisy After Voting to Defund DHS Ahead of Munich Security Conference Stella Green, February 12, 2026 Senate Majority Leader Eric Schmitt of Missouri condemned Democratic senators for voting against funding for the Department of Homeland Security before traveling to the Munich Security Conference this weekend. During his speech on the Senate floor, Schmitt stated: “Right about now, there’s a bus leaving the Capitol grounds headed for… Continue Reading
Politics Biggs Warns Senate Will Block DHS Bill, Forcing Short-Term Stopgap Amid Funding Crisis Stella Green, February 12, 2026 With Department of Homeland Security funding set to expire Friday, Rep. Andy Biggs stated on Thursday that he expects Senate Democrats to block the House-passed bill and force Congress into a short-term stopgap. “There’s going to be a vote sometime today, probably early afternoon, in the Senate on the House… Continue Reading
Politics VA Secretary Doug Collins Targets Wasteful Contracts at West Los Angeles Medical Center Stella Green, February 12, 2026 Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins announced sweeping changes at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, focusing on slashing bloated contracts and reclaiming misused land to refocus the campus on its core mission of serving veterans. Collins stated that these actions follow President Donald Trump’s initiative to transform the property… Continue Reading
Politics Minnesota Rep. Harry Niska Demands Federal Immigration Law Upheld as Minneapolis Mayor Pushes for ‘Reopening’ of Enforcement Stella Green, February 12, 2026 Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska has called for the federal government to persist in enforcing immigration laws nationwide, directly challenging Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s recent remarks about a drawdown of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Speaking on Thursday, Niska stressed that no state or city should operate as… Continue Reading
Politics Kennedy Dynasty’s Digital Star: Why John Schlossberg’s Social Media Following Could Define His Political Campaign Stella Green, February 12, 2026 At 33, John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is known almost universally as the grandson of John F. Kennedy. The Harvard Law graduate, whose mother is former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, is well-connected financially and politically through his family. Just last week, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., endorsed… Continue Reading
Opinion Jelly Roll’s Grammy Acceptance Speech: A Moment of Redemption Over Politics Eugene Barnes, February 12, 2026 After the Grammy Awards aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles before 12,000 attendees and millions of viewers globally, the one speech resonating most centered on faith and redemption, delivered by Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll. As DeFord stepped up to accept his Best Contemporary Country Album… Continue Reading
Politics Homan Claims Trump’s Border Surge Slashed Unlawful Activity in Minnesota Stella Green, February 12, 2026 By Michael Katz | February 12, 2026 Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s point man on deportations and border security, declared Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota has delivered significant public safety gains. In a statement on social media, Homan said federal efforts have “deescalated the intense, unlawful, and dangerous… Continue Reading
Politics Minnesota Governor Walz Demands Federal Government ‘Pay for What They Broke’ After Operation Metro Surge Sparks Protests Stella Green, February 12, 2026 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanded Thursday that the federal government “pay for what they broke” during Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement effort that triggered widespread protests in Minneapolis. Walz made the remarks during a news conference after Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s point man on deportations and border security,… Continue Reading