During the “Overtime” online segment of HBO’s Real Time on Friday, liberal host Bill Maher openly admitted that Democrats are failing to present a coherent vision for voters. Reviewing fresh polling numbers, Maher said that while President Donald Trump’s overall approval has dipped, especially among key demographics, Democrats still cannot capitalize on the opportunity.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) used his Friday appearance on MSNBC’s The Briefing to argue that while health care is a major sticking point in the looming government shutdown, the larger problem is what he called the Trump administration’s “unconstitutional” conduct.
House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Friday on CNN’s The Source that he sees “bipartisan opportunity” to address Medicaid cuts recently enacted by Republicans, despite skepticism about whether the GOP would undo legislation it just passed.
President Donald Trump said Friday he hopes former FBI Director James Comey is not the last official indicted over what he described as the “weaponization” of the Justice Department. His comments came one day after Comey was charged with making false statements and obstruction of justice.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has unveiled a new initiative aimed at combating politically motivated violence in the state. The “Combat Violent Extremism Portal,” announced this week, will serve as a digital reporting tool where citizens can submit evidence of threats or acts of political violence.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, is demanding information about the resignation of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who stepped down while investigating former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
A bipartisan effort is underway in Ohio to reform the state’s juvenile justice system, with lawmakers proposing new legislation aimed at prioritizing rehabilitation over incarceration.
Bloomington has become the latest Illinois city to reinstate a one-percent grocery tax, joining hundreds of municipalities preparing for the state’s elimination of the levy in 2026. Meanwhile, Chicago could face an $80 million budget shortfall after failing to act before the October 1 deadline.
Actress Jennifer Lawrence used a press conference at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday to accuse Israel of “genocide” in Gaza, while failing to acknowledge the brutal Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, or the dozens of hostages still held in captivity.
Wikipedia is under fire for how it has handled pages about Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk following his assassination. Despite policies meant to protect recently deceased individuals, editors added mocking references to Kirk’s last words and smeared his work with unverified claims, drawing criticism that the platform is violating its own neutrality standards.
