Articles for category: Politics

November 2, 2025

Obama speaks to NYC mayoral frontrunner—but holding back his endorsement

Barack Obama called Zohran Mamdani and called his campaign “impressive,” yet stopped short of endorsing him in the NYC mayor race In a moment that may reshape the contours of the next great New York political battle, former President Barack Obama reached out to mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in a phone call that exuded praise, promise and restraint. The call, lasting approximately 30 minutes, came at a pivotal hour in the 2025 race for mayor of New York City — and it underscored a complicated relationship neither fully alliance nor cold distance. According to multiple sources, Obama told Mamdani that

November 2, 2025

Kathy Hochul Faces Democratic Revolt After Endorsing “Radical Socialist” for NYC Mayor

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani Sparks Democratic Backlash as Rep. Elise Stefanik Declares Party Wants Her Gone: “The Worst Governor in America” New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing growing backlash from her own party after endorsing Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor — a move that insiders say has ignited fury among moderates and shaken confidence in her political judgment. The endorsement, which aligns Hochul with one of the state’s most progressive and controversial figures, has been described as a serious miscalculation that could fracture Democratic unity ahead of an already volatile election cycle. According

November 2, 2025

Trump warns Nigeria to stop Christian killings or face U.S. military action

President Trump vows to go “guns-a-blazing” into Nigeria if Christian persecution continues, demanding urgent government action to stop extremist violence President Donald Trump has ignited a global firestorm with his latest declaration, warning that the United States may intervene militarily in Nigeria if the African nation fails to stop the mass killing of Christians by Islamist extremists. In a bold and uncompromising post shared across his social media channels, Trump said he would go in “guns-a-blazing” if Nigeria’s government didn’t act immediately to end the slaughter, a phrase that sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and re-centered international attention on one

November 2, 2025

House Republicans Move to Block Zohra Mamdani from Taking NYC Mayor’s Office

House Republicans Reportedly Weigh Using “Insurrection Clause” to Stop Zohra Mamdani from Being Sworn In as New York City Mayor — Political Firestorm Erupts Ahead of Election Day In a stunning and unprecedented political maneuver, House Republicans are reportedly exploring options to prevent Zohra Mamdani from being sworn in as New York City’s next mayor — even if he wins the upcoming election — by invoking the rarely used “insurrection clause” of the U.S. Constitution. The revelation, first reported by the New York Post, has sent shockwaves through political circles and ignited a nationwide debate about democracy, accountability, and the

November 1, 2025

Karine Jean-Pierre Claims She Can’t Recall ANY Video of Biden Freezing or Confused

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Stunned Lawmakers by Saying She “Couldn’t Recall a Single Video” of President Biden Freezing or Appearing Confused In a moment that has sparked new controversy and intense scrutiny, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre startled lawmakers when she told a congressional oversight committee that she could “not recall a single video of President Joe Biden freezing or appearing confused.” Her testimony, along with a newly released transcript and supporting footage, has ignited a debate about transparency, accountability and the very record of the presidency. The testimony took place last month during a

November 1, 2025

DeSantis Pulls Off Dramatic Rescue of 28 Floridians from Jamaica Hurricane

Governor Ron DeSantis Oversees Emergency Flight Saving 28 Stranded Floridians from Category 5 Hurricane Melissa as Plane Lands Safely in Tampa Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being praised nationwide after successfully coordinating the emergency rescue of 28 Floridians trapped in Jamaica during the devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. The mission, completed late on November 1, 2025, brought the stranded travelers safely back to Tampa aboard a state-arranged flight, marking a moment of relief amid one of the strongest late-season hurricanes to strike the Caribbean in recent memory. The storm, which made landfall on Jamaica’s southern coast on October 30, unleashed

November 1, 2025

Trump White House Cracks Down After Reporters Caught Spying on Press Secretary

Chaos in the West Wing: Reporters Accused of Spying on Karoline Leavitt During Cabinet Talks as Trump White House Tightens Security Tensions between the Trump administration and the Washington press corps reached a boiling point this week after senior White House officials accused several reporters of spying on Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a sensitive cabinet discussion. According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, journalists were allegedly caught with their ears pressed to Leavitt’s office door in the Upper Press area, attempting to overhear confidential conversations between her and key cabinet members. The incident, which occurred on November 1,

November 1, 2025

Judge Hands DOJ Big Win in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case

Judge Denies Letitia James’ Motion Demanding DOJ Media Logs — A Major Victory for the Justice Department in Her Mortgage Fraud Battle A federal judge has handed the Department of Justice a key victory in the ongoing mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, denying her legal team’s request to force prosecutors to keep detailed records of all their communications with the media. The ruling, issued late Friday, marks a significant procedural win for federal prosecutors and a sharp setback for the embattled attorney general, who has faced mounting legal pressure amid accusations of financial misconduct. At

November 1, 2025

NJ governor’s race leaps into dead heat — Ciattarelli surges

Republican Jack Ciattarelli closes the gap on Democrat Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey governor contest as polls show them locked in a cliff-hanger New Jersey’s governor’s race has exploded into one of the most competitive political contests in the country, with Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill now virtually tied as Election Day approaches. The latest poll, released this week by Atlas Intel, shows the two candidates separated by a single percentage point — a margin so tight that analysts are calling it a statistical dead heat. For a state long considered solidly Democratic, the numbers have stunned political

November 1, 2025

JD Vance turns his own viral meme into Halloween costume — internet loses it

Vice President JD Vance dresses as meme-version of himself for Halloween, sparking viral frenzy and showing he’s in on the joke Vice President JD Vance took Halloween 2025 to a new level when he turned one of the internet’s most recognizable memes about himself into a real-life costume. Wearing a curly brown wig, an exaggerated beard, and his trademark red tie and blue blazer, Vance recreated the viral caricature that has been circulating online for months — and in doing so, leaned all the way into his own internet fame. The meme, which began earlier this year, was born from