A Long Night, A Loud Message: Hakeem Jeffries Uses ‘Magic Minute’ to Fight GOP Bill It was just before 5 a.m. in Washington, and the House chamber wasn’t asleep. Far from it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, armed with binders full of real stories from American families, launched into an impassioned, marathon floor speech aimed […]
Trump vs. Murkowski: A Political Standoff on the Senate Megabill In yet another Capitol Hill showdown, President Trump is once again at odds with Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski — and this time, it’s over what he calls his “big, beautiful bill.” With high stakes, mounting pressure, and more than a few sleepless nights in the […]
On a rain-dampened but emotionally charged Saturday, thousands of voices rang out in unison outside Connecticut’s Capitol in Hartford, echoing the rallying cry of a nation: “No Kings.” As part of a sweeping, nationwide movement against former President Donald Trump’s policies and symbolism, the protest wasn’t just a local event—it was one piece of a […]
Mother’s Day took on new meaning this year for one New Jersey family — and for a nation desperately seeking hope amid heartbreak. After 583 days in captivity, Edan Alexander is finally on his way home. The news broke like a long-awaited sunrise: Hamas announced it would unconditionally release the 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier after direct […]
Oakland’s skyline glowed under the twilight of April 15, 2025, as barbara lee—the 78‑year‑old progressive stalwart—found herself unexpectedly catapulted to the front of a tight mayoral contest. Voters, weary from months of headlines about crime spikes, record homelessness, and a looming $87 million budget shortfall, poured their hopes into this special election. The first tallies showed […]
