On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th
When the sun sets, Donald Trump’s transition efforts ramp up. Since the election, over half of his staff announcements have been made after 6 p. m. , often after 10 p. m. This night owl routine has sparked late-night social media chatter and news coverage. Trump’s evenings are filled with events lik
Imagine if Boston politicians got a head start on doing things right, instead of learning the hard way. That's the idea behind giving aspiring councilors some training before they get into office. It's like teaching them the rules of the game before they start playing. Take Boston City Councilor Ta
Political pundit Alexi McCammond shared her insights on MSNBC about Donald Trump's pledge to lower grocery prices. The soon-to-be president hinted that this might not be an easy task and suggested he wouldn't be to blame if it didn't happen. McCammond, an opinion editor at the Washington Post, comme
Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, sent a strong message to Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He advised Kennedy to avoid any efforts to question the polio vaccine's safety. Kennedy's team has filed a petition to revoke the vaccine's approval,
Before the election, some labor unions attempted to build a positive relationship with Donald J. Trump. It seems their efforts might be paying off. Recently, President-elect Trump expressed his support for the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents dockworkers along the East and
Vermont, a state known for its liberal leanings, saw an unexpected shake-up during the recent election. While the state overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump, a surprising number of Democratic state lawmakers were ousted. This upset left Vermont without its previ
Former FBI staff are raising concerns about Donald Trump's pick for the next FBI director, Kash Patel. They fear he could have immense power, as typical checks on the FBI director’s authority might disappear. Patel, who has called for shutting down the FBI headquarters, is likely to have the support
On Friday, Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles along with almost 200 drones. This attack was one of the most intense strikes on Ukraine's energy sector since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rep
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in hot water. His ruling party turned against him, leading to an impeachment vote in parliament. This isn't the first time a South Korean leader has faced this. Eight years ago, another president was impeached for corruption. Yoon's trouble started when he de
