Robert Schmad

1 day ago

Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt

Long Island Rail Road employees with median pay over $131,000 are on strike, disrupting travel for nearly 300,000 daily riders across the region.

3 days ago

How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired

Democrats spent upwards of $64 million trying to redraw Virginia's congressional map, dipping into House election reserves in a bet that ultimately failed.

4 days ago

Minnesota Medicaid operator’s bankruptcy-to-riches rise crashes into fraud probe

A Cameroon immigrant who bragged on YouTube about his wealth is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Minnesota's Medicaid program of millions.

6 days ago

Dem Senate hopeful’s ‘physician’ campaign pitch under fire after license records reveal key gaps

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaigns as a physician in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but public records indicate he never held a medical license in Michigan or New York.

May 11

ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules

House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.

May 8

Dem donor’s massive taxpayer-funded payday blows up into felony case roiling state politics

Michigan's attorney general charges major Democratic donor Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she used a $20 million state grant to enrich herself.

May 8

Trump ally Nigel Farage deals major blow to Starmer in local UK elections as resignation calls mount

Labour suffers major losses in British local elections as Reform UK surges, prompting multiple Labour MPs to call for PM Keir Starmer's resignation.

May 7

WATCH: Left-wing LA mayor faces reality TV challenger’s blunt takedowns in heated mayoral debate

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman debated public safety, affordability and the city's homeless crisis.

May 7

Top Spanberger ally targeted in FBI corruption probe has long history of controversy

The FBI raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, who has faced a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sales probe for years.

May 6

Internet erupts after California Dem on debate stage 'admits quiet part out loud' on immigration

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter faces backlash for saying illegal immigrants are responsible for driving population growth in the state.

May 6

Minnesota fraudster cuts no-jail plea deal with key condition tied to alleged mastermind

A Minnesota man avoids jail time in an $11 million Medicaid fraud scheme by agreeing to a plea deal that includes helping find his missing co-conspirator.

May 6

GOP senator in brutal primary praised Islamic charity after feds cut terror-scrutinized parent, review finds

Sen. John Cornyn praised Islamic Relief USA multiple times, even as its parent group faced terror links and antisemitism allegations worldwide.

May 5

Bernie Sanders’ anti-Netflix crusade hits the skids after filings expose awkward twist

Bernie Sanders' campaign paid for a Netflix subscription with donor money despite the senator's repeated criticism of the streaming service, records show.

May 5

Elizabeth Warren’s Bezos Met Gala jab backfires as critics mercilessly drag 'un-American' lawmaker

Sen. Elizabeth Warren drew intense criticism after claiming Amazon founder Jeff Bezos should pay more in taxes, sparking debate over her proposals.

May 4

Warren pushed ‘free and easy’ IRS filing system, but docs reveal what she used instead

Elizabeth Warren didn't use the free government tax-filing system she promoted when Direct File became available in Massachusetts, records show.

May 2

Mamdani allocates $500K for reparations talks as NYC faces $5.4B deficit

Under Mayor Mamdani, New York City has set aside $500,000 to fund community discussions on reparations and other forms of assistance for Black New Yorkers despite a budget deficit.

May 1

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.

April 30

Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims

More than 200 donors reportedly demand refunds from Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign as he faces sexual misconduct accusations from five women.

April 30

Union racked up massive tab on swank DC hotel stay to battle Trump — and still lost

A new report says the SEIU spent $1.2 million at D.C.'s five-star Salamander Hotel during a lobbying trip to oppose Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

April 29

Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show

Chicago-area officials released more than 400 illegal immigrants tied to crimes to prevent ICE from apprehending them, records obtained by AFL show.