Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler ‘possesses all the qualities Democrats across the country are looking for in our next DNC Chair,’ Schumer said. As an increasingly crowded field of applicants vies to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Jan. 2 that he would support Ben Wikler, chair of the
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated a statistical decrease in New York City subway crime, including minor and major offenses, just days before several fatal and near-fatal incidents.
Washington — President Biden on Wednesday will mark the 235 judicial confirmations he secured during his single term in the White House, a figure that surpasses that of his predecessor, President-elect Donald Trump. Mr. Biden is set to deliver remarks from the White House highlighting the judges that he nominated and the Democrat-led Senate confirmed
Some senators have opted to publicly announce support for Mike Johnson in his bid to remain House speaker, which is a notable move for members of the upper chamber.
Morgan Stanley became the latest U.S. bank to suspend its commitment to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a U.N. progressive climate program aimed at curbing all greenhouse gas emissions—including CO2—by 2050. The bank in its Thursday announcement did not specify why it left the alliance, but Republican state attorneys general have increased pressure on top American
President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has not changed his mind on the H-1B visa program, as it continues to spark debate within the Republican/MAGA coalition.
Washington — The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Still, there’s the potential for sparks to fly in the House if Republicans revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson during the leadership vote, which is expected to take place shortly after 12 p.m.