Politics - Page 426

March 4

Feds say Pakistani national backed by Iran plotted to assassinate Trump, others in murder-for-hire scheme

Pakistani national Asif Merchant allegedly plotted with Iran to kill U.S. politicians, including President Donald Trump, in 2024, but was caught by FBI agents posing as assassins.

March 4

Walz accused by Jordan of trying to ‘hide behind’ court order in Feeding Our Future payments

Rep. Jim Jordan accused Gov. Tim Walz of misrepresenting a court’s role in restarting payments to Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit tied to a $250 million COVID-era child nutrition fraud case.

March 4

New York gubernatorial candidate slams students' 'death to America' post

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman sounds off on CUAD posting 'Marg bar Amrika' or 'death to America' after Ayatollah Khamenei's death. (LANGUAGE WARNING)

March 4

Pete Hegseth criticizes 'fake news' coverage of Iran strikes, says only tragedies make front page

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized "fake news" coverage of the Trump administration's strikes on Iran Tuesday, saying the U.S. military is "laser focused" on its mission.

March 4

Kesha’s war on White House backfires as administration mocks singer for boosting video views

The White House brushes off Kesha's demands to stop using her music in TikTok videos, with officials mocking the pop star's outrage over military content.

March 4

Trump administration launches probe of New York's Medicaid program

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz has called on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to explain how she plans to reel in New York's Medicaid program. (Credit: @DrOzCMS/X)

March 4

‘Open borders, Trump-hating radical’: GOP unleashes early blitz on Texas Democrat Talarico

Republicans waste no time in labeling Democratic Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico as a "far-left radical" in a top tier midterm race that may decide the majority in the chamber.

March 4

74 retired US generals, admirals back Iran strikes, warn Tehran seeks to ‘spill American blood’

Seventy-four retired U.S. generals and admirals publicly endorse joint military operations with Israel targeting Iran's regional threats and capabilities.

March 4

Trump, BBC agree on mediator for $10 billion lawsuit over Jan 6 documentary editing controversy

Trump and The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) have agreed on a mediator on Tuesday to help resolve the president’s massive $10 billion defamation lawsuit.

March 4

Rep Tony Gonzales hit with House ethics probe after aide's suicide

House Ethics investigators are probing Rep. Tony Gonzales over sexual harassment and misconduct claims involving a late staffer, as some GOP colleagues call for his resignation.