Trump Says He Would Threaten to Blow Iran ‘to Smithereens’ Over Assassination Threat

The Trump campaign was briefed by intelligence officials on ’real and specific’ threats from Iran to assassinate him. MINT HILL, N.C.—Former President Donald Trump said on Sept. 25 that if he were in the Oval Office, he would threaten to blow Iran “to smithereens” over threats made to the Republican nominee. His remarks came after

New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted Following Corruption Probe: Report

New York City mayor Eric Adams has been indicted after a federal corruption investigation, but the indictment is sealed and it is unclear what charges he will face, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.  The charges come after the FBI last November searched Adams’ electronic devices, and

House Passes Bill to Allow for Congressional Election Observers

The bill now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature, as the Senate passed it by unanimous consent on Sept. 24. The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Sept. 25 requiring states to permit congressional observers to oversee elections for federal office. The Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2024, or COCOA Act,

Harris Proposes New Incentive for Manufacturing During Pittsburgh Speech

While speaking in Steel City, Harris said she considers herself capitalist and believes in free and fair markets. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday a new proposal aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing during a speech in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. While speaking at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh, the Democratic presidential nominee said

Senate Probes Cost, Coverage of Popular Weight Loss Drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy

Addressing a hearing on high drug prices, Sanders warned that patients who need the drugs but cannot afford them will suffer health issues and even death. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Sept. 24 that the nation’s top pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) will expand coverage for Ozempic and Wegovy if the company behind the popular

South Carolina Must Give Out-of-State Requesters Access to Voter Roll

South Carolina has become the fourth state to have to disclose its voter registration list to the watchdog Public Interest Legal Foundation for analysis. A federal court has ordered the South Carolina Election Commission to allow out-of-state entities to access and purchase copies of the Statewide Voter Registration List. The Statewide Voter Registration List is a

‘Whining District-Flopping No-Show’: Local Union Leader Savages Mondaire Jones, Prompting Fury from Former Congressman

Former congressman and current congressional hopeful Mondaire Jones (D., N.Y.) is in a war of words with local union leaders who backed his Republican opponent, accusing them of “turning their backs on pro-labor candidates.” In turn, one of the leaders called Jones a “whining district-flopping no-show.” Jones is running against Rep. Mike Lawler (R., N.Y.),