Major border patrol union gives endorsement to Tulsi Gabbard for DNI nomination
The National Border Patrol Council officially endorsed former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard in her nomination for director for national intelligence. Incoming Senate Intelligence Committee chair Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) received a letter of endorsement from the NBPC on Thursday — with the key homeland security union giving two thumbs up to Gabbard, according to the Daily…
Dozens of House Republicans Defy Trump’s Orders to Support Spending Bill
Thirty-eight Republican lawmakers resisted the president-elect’s command to support a spending and debt deal, showing that at least some of his followers are willing to buck his leadership in the right circumstances.
Here’s What Could Happen in a Government Shutdown
With a funding deadline approaching, workers are bracing for the possibility of a disruptive holiday season, which could include longer wait times for travelers.
‘Perversion of compassion’ and Gov. Hochul’s lack of leadership are dooming NYC: Rep. Ritchie Torres
Rep. Ritchie Torres is speaking the truth: That New York City, the greatest city in the world, has accepted woefully subpar conditions on our subways and streets — and it has to stop.
Peter Mandelson to Be Named UK Ambassador to US
The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.
Spending Deal Debacle Threatens Johnson’s Tenuous Hold on His Job
A Republican backlash to the speaker’s plan to temporarily fund the government has sparked new talk of ousting him, and highlighted the challenges he will face if he manages to keep his job.
Assessing Elon Musk’s Criticisms of the Government Spending Deal
The world’s richest man posted or amplified inaccurate claims about the bill’s provisions for congressional salaries, a football stadium and biological research.
American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case
Three Black men had accused the airline of wrongly forcing them to get off a plane for an hour because of a complaint about body odor.
Biden expected to visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency: report
The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final international trip of his presidency.