Author: Andrew Rogers

President Donald Trump waded into New York City’s heated mayoral race on Monday night, just hours before voters headed to the polls. In a series of Truth Social posts, he endorsed Andrew Cuomo while threatening to withhold federal funds if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist candidate, wins the election. The unexpected endorsement came as the city prepared for one of its most closely watched contests in years. The race features three prominent figures: Zohran Mamdani, a state assembly member known for his progressive platform; Andrew Cuomo, a former governor running as an independent; and Curtis Sliwa, the Republican founder of…

Millions of Americans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, face growing uncertainty after Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to restore full funding during the government shutdown. The decision affects more than 42 million people who depend on the program to buy food each month. On Monday, Democratic senators introduced a motion that would have allowed the Department of Agriculture to release all necessary funds for November’s benefits. Senator Jeff Merkley and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer pushed the resolution, hoping for quick approval through unanimous consent. Their goal was to prevent disruptions for families already struggling…

US President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the British royal family after King Charles III revoked his brother Prince Andrew’s remaining royal titles due to his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I feel very badly. I mean, it’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the family,” Trump said Sunday aboard Air Force One when asked about the scandal. “That’s been a tragic situation, and it’s too bad. I mean, I feel badly for the family.” Trump, 79, has faced scrutiny over his own past connections to Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for…

US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him Beijing will not take action on Taiwan during his presidency. In a CBS “60 Minutes” interview aired Sunday, Trump stated, “He has openly said, and his people have openly said at meetings, ‘We would never do anything while President Trump is president,’ because they know the consequences.” The discussions between Trump and Xi on Thursday in South Korea focused mainly on trade issues and did not directly address Taiwan, Trump noted. Despite this, the president expressed confidence that China would refrain from any moves toward unifying Taiwan…

President Donald Trump has delivered mixed messages about potential US involvement in Venezuela, suggesting its leader Nicolás Maduro’s days in power are limited while casting doubt on any immediate war. In a CBS “60 Minutes” interview released Sunday, Trump said he did not expect the US to go to war with Venezuela. “I doubt it. I don’t think so,” he said when asked directly. Yet, on Maduro’s tenure, Trump added, “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah,” indicating he sees the Venezuelan president’s rule as nearing its end. The remarks come as the US increases its military presence in…

The combined wealth of the top 10 US billionaires increased by $698 billion over the past year, highlighting a widening gap between the ultra-rich and ordinary Americans. A new report warns that policies from both Republican and Democratic administrations have worsened economic inequality. Using Federal Reserve data from 1989 to 2022, researchers found that the top 1% of households gained 101 times more wealth than the median household and 987 times more than households in the bottom 20% income bracket. This translated to an increase of $8.35 million per top 1% household, compared with $83,000 for the average household over…

China and Iran’s growing defense cooperation has raised serious global concern. Intelligence sources in Europe confirm that the two countries are now closely working together, especially on surface-to-surface missile production. Analysts warn that this partnership could shift the balance of power in the Middle East and increase tensions with the United States and Israel. Following the recent war, Iran announced that it has developed a new generation of advanced missiles. Tehran said these weapons could be used directly against Israel if necessary. A recently released video shows a rebuilt underground missile base, where upgraded weapons are displayed. The United States…

The international community is in turmoil following a new threat from US President Donald Trump. He has warned of a possible military operation in Nigeria, accusing the government of failing to stop the killing of Christians. His comments have triggered strong reactions from diplomats and human rights groups worldwide. In a statement shared on social media, Trump accused Nigerian authorities of ignoring violence against Christians. He said the United States could no longer remain silent while innocent people were being killed in the country. Trump warned that if the Nigerian government failed to act, Washington would immediately suspend all forms…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has dismissed one of its longest-serving officials following reports that Director Kash Patel used a government jet to visit his girlfriend. The firing has added new controversy to Patel’s leadership amid growing questions over his travel and management decisions. According to reports, Steven Palmer, who joined the FBI in 1998, was removed from his role as head of the bureau’s Critical Incident Response Group. The unit handles national security threats and oversees the FBI’s fleet of aircraft. Palmer’s dismissal reportedly came after Patel became angry over press stories revealing that he flew on an agency…

Hollywood actor and activist George Clooney has said that replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 was “a mistake.” He explained that Harris was put in a difficult position, having to run against her own record, and that the party should have organized a proper primary election. Speaking during an interview on CBS’ Sunday Morning, Clooney reflected on the controversial opinion piece he wrote for The New York Times last year. In the op-ed, titled “I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee,” he had urged the Democratic Party to consider a…