San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie faces a daunting task as he prepares to address the city’s $876 million budget shortfall when he takes office on January 8. The fiscal crisis stems from pandemic-era decisions, declining tax revenue, and rising costs.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, criticized airlines for exploiting passengers with rising fees for luggage, seat assignments, and other services. Blumenthal's remarks came ahead of a Wednesday hearing titled "The Sky’s the Limit — New Revelations About Airline Fees," where executives from major airlines, including American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Frontier, are set to testify.
President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. Trump pledged to block the deal, continuing the stance taken by the Biden administration earlier this year. He proposed stronger tariffs and tax incentives to reinvigorate the iconic steel company and prevent it from relocating its operations out of Pittsburgh.
House Republicans are demanding that the inspector general open an investigation into FEMA after the entity allegedly discriminated against Trump supporters in its hurricane relief efforts.
The Harris campaign continues sending fundraising emails weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The emails urge supporters to contribute to the "Harris Fight Fund," citing the need to "fight back and hold [Trump] accountable." The emails come amidst the surmounting debt the campaign accrued totaling a whopping $20 million.
A recent report by the National Association of Independent Business (NFIB) highlights the contributions small businesses make to their communities, as the holiday shopping...
Senator Schmitt Demands Firing of DOJ Officials Behind Trump Indictments
Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has called for the dismissal of Department of Justice (DOJ) employees...
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing backlash from Democratic donors after her campaign and party reportedly spent nearly $1.5 billion during her unsuccessful presidential...
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been named chair of a new House subcommittee tasked with collaborating with President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of...
