Chuck Rocha, a Convicted Felon Who Embezzled Union Funds, Eyes Bid for DNC Chair

Democratic operative pleaded guilty in 2013 to embezzling funds from the United Steelworkers Union Former Bernie Sanders adviser Chuck Rocha (X) Chuck Rocha, a Democratic operative and CNN contributor who was convicted of embezzling funds from a major labor union, is eying a bid to lead the Democratic National Committee. The former adviser to Bernie

US Imposes New Sanctions on Dozens of Russian Financial Institutions

The sanctions impact Russia’s largest remaining unsanctioned bank, Gazprombank, a major channel for Russian fossil fuel purchases. The United States introduced sanctions on Nov. 21 against nearly 100 Russian financial institutions and 15 individuals in hopes of further constraining Moscow’s ability to wage war in Ukraine. The U.S. Treasury Department listed 54 Russian banks and

Mika Brzezinski Expresses Surprise Over Backlash to Trump Meeting

The ‘Morning Joe’ host attributed the criticism to fears about the incoming Trump administration. Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” was not expecting the blowback she received after she and her co-host husband, Joe Scarborough, met with President-elect Donald Trump last week. “I’ve been surprised at the backlash. And the way I look at it

California Can’t Afford Newsom’s ‘$100 Million’ Trump Resistance Lawsuits, Budget Watchdog Warns

‘There is really no capacity for new commitments,’ California budget analyst says California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) / Reuters California’s budget watchdog is warning state leaders they don’t have extra money to spend as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) prepares an “emergency” legislative session to approve more funding for lawsuits combating the incoming Trump administration. A

Gaetz Withdraws: What Happens Next?

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is no longer a candidate to become attorney general. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) could potentially return to Congress after withdrawing as a candidate for attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. Gaetz, 42, resigned from his position in Congress on Nov. 13, the same day that Trump announced

Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Trump Attorney General Consideration: What Happens Next?

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is no longer a candidate to become attorney general. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) could potentially return to Congress after withdrawing as a candidate for attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. Gaetz, 42, resigned from his position in Congress on Nov. 13, the same day that Trump announced