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Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform
Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former US Rep. Barney Frank, one of the most influential Democrats of his generation and a key architect of Wall Street reform after the 2008 financial crisis, has died at 86. Frank died Tuesday night, May 19, after spending recent months in hospice care at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, where he was being treated for congestive heart failure, according to The New York Times. The Massachusetts Democrat served in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013. He chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011 during the nation’s financial crisis. Frank became nationally know…
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near President Donald Trump’s latest poll numbers are in, and they bring a fresh warning sign for his second term. A New York Times/Siena national survey of registered voters released Monday, May 18, found Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37 percent, according to the Siena Research Institute. The poll also found that 59 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance. The result marks a second-term low for Trump in New York Times/Siena polling, according to The New York Times. Voters gave Trump poor marks across several major issues. The Siena Research Institute said majorities di…
Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You
Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You The supply shock caused by the ongoing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is spreading to the United States, driving up energy prices, increasing shipping costs, and creating shortages in key goods and materials.  The crisis, which began after the US-Israel attack on Iran started at the end of February, has brought shipping through the critical waterway to a near standstill. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy and petrochemical shipments, typically handles 20 percent of the world’s oil supply. Its effective closure has triggered what analysts are calling one of the…
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed Gasoline prices have risen nearly $1 nationwide in the last month as the US-Israeli war on Iran fuels global oil market turmoil. The national average price for gas climbed to $3.88 per gallon, AAA said on Thursday, March 19. That's up 95 cents from Thursday, Feb. 19, and a weekly increase of 28 cents. The price surge is expected to continue after Israel launched a widespread attack on South Pars, the world's largest gas field, triggering retaliation from Iran targeting key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, spiked to $112 per barrel…
Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat
Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat President Donald Trump harshly criticized the Supreme Court after it ruled that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under a national emergency law. Trump blasted the justices during a news conference at the White House on Friday, Feb. 20. His comments came just hours after the Supreme Court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize a president to impose tariffs. Calling the 6-3 decision "deeply disappointing," Trump turned his outrage toward the justices who squashed the majority of his widespread tariffs. "I'm a…
World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know
World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know Plans have been abandoned for a soccer fan festival near the Statue of Liberty during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the summer. The New York/New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled its planned FanFest at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NBC New York reported. The festival was expected to happen about 15 miles from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where the World Cup Final will be played on Sunday, July 19. The weekslong celebration was expected to provide an iconic backdrop for fans, especially those unable to afford record-high match ticket prices. Organizers said the event…
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs The US trade deficit was largely unchanged in 2025 despite President Donald Trump's claims that his sweeping tariffs would rapidly shrink the gap. The annual trade deficit in 2025 totaled $901.5 billion, according to Commerce Department data released on Thursday, Feb. 19. That was $2.1 billion lower than 2024, marking just a 0.2% decrease in Trump's first year back in office. The trade gap sharply widened to $70.3 billion in December 2025. That was up $17.3 billion from November and well above economists' expectations of $55.5 billion, CNBC reported. On the night b…
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE) Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE)
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (Update) President Donald Trump has backed away from imposing new tariffs tied to his push to annex Greenland, after European Union leaders paused approval of a major trade deal with the US. Trump announced the retreat from his latest tariff threat in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, Jan. 21. He previously threatened a 10% duty on many European countries, including Denmark, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom, with an escalating 25% tariff if a deal for the US to buy Greenland wasn't reached by Monday, June 1. The 10% tariffs were expected to go i…
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced.  Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week.  The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
Judge Opens Bids For Virginia’s Top Prosecutor After Interim US Attorney Loses Authority Judge Opens Bids For Virginia’s Top Prosecutor After Interim US Attorney Loses Authority
Judge Opens Bids For Virginia’s Top Prosecutor After Interim US Attorney Loses Authority A federal judge in Virginia has opened applications for the region’s top federal prosecutor after the legal clock ran out on the Justice Department’s interim pick, leaving the powerful post officially vacant. Chief US District Judge M. Hannah Lauck entered an order on Tuesday, Jan. 20, directing the court to solicit candidates to serve as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia after Lindsey Halligan’s temporary authority expired without Senate confirmation. Halligan was appointed by the attorney general on Sept. 22, 2025, under a federal statute that limits interim US atto…
Scott Adams Dies: Controversial Creator Of 'Dilbert,' NY Native Scott Adams Dies: Controversial Creator Of 'Dilbert,' NY Native
Scott Adams Dies: Controversial Creator Of 'Dilbert,' NY Native Scott Adams, the creator of the iconic comic strip "Dilbert" and a figure who stirred controversy in recent years, has died. His death at age 68 was confirmed by his former wife, Shelly Miles, during a livestream on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Adams had battled metastatic prostate cancer for more than a year, entering hospice care at his Northern California home just a week before his death. Adams, a native of New York's Hudson Valley, from Windham in Greene County, became a household name in the 1990s with "Dilbert," a satirical take on corporate life inspired by his own experiences as a middle mana…
Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why
Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Rising concerns about the weakening US job market are reshaping how workers approach 2026, with many choosing to stay put, protect their income, and brace for potential layoffs. Monster's newly released 2026 WorkWatch Report examines growing concerns about the labor market among jobseekers heading into the new year. The mid-December 2025 survey of 1,504 employed US adults shows a sharp pullback in job searching as anxiety grows over Americans' ability to find new positions. Only 43% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2026, down from 93% who said the same in 2025.&n…
From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025
From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From a beloved Long Island celebrity leaving the country to a missing candidate remaining on the ballot, 2025 delivered a string of political moments that were as unsettling as they were unprecedented. The year saw national drama collide with local consequences across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with elections, scandals, court rulings, and resignations reshaping the region’s political landscape.  Here’s a look back at the Long Island–linked stories that dominated headlines, sparked outrage, and defined a turbulent year in local and national politics — for better or worse. Rosi…
Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows
Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows Holiday spending is climbing in 2025, but the divide between higher-income and lower-income shoppers is growing as many families face rising prices and tighter budgets. US retail sales rose 4.1% on Black Friday, Mastercard SpendingPulse said on Saturday, Nov. 29. According to the credit card giant, online sales jumped 10.4% from Black Friday in 2024. Mastercard said spending grew quickly in New England, boosted by sales of cold-weather clothing and winter gear. "Consumers are showing incredible savviness this season," said Michelle Meyer, chief economist at the Mastercard Economics In…
Trump Brags He Ghosted Greene Before Her Congress Exit: 'Marjorie Traitor Brown' Trump Brags He Ghosted Greene Before Her Congress Exit: 'Marjorie Traitor Brown'
Trump Brags He Ghosted Greene Before Her Congress Exit: 'Marjorie Traitor Brown' In the political version of “I dumped you first,” President Donald Trump claims he ghosted Marjorie Taylor Greene long before she announced she was leaving Congress. The 51-year-old Republican rep announced Friday, Nov. 21, in a video and four-page letter on X that she will resign her House seat on Jan. 5, 2026. The Georgia lawmaker, once one of Trump’s most loyal allies, said she was fed up with national politics, internal party fights, and what she called a system where Congress “should not be a lifelong career or an assisted living facility.” The move followed a very public breakup betwe…
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said President Donald Trump expressed his anger after Democratic candidates and initiatives scored sweeping election victories nationwide. Trump responded to the widespread GOP defeats in high-profile races during a breakfast with Republican senators on Wednesday, Nov. 5. His comments came hours after massive Democratic victories in highly contested contests in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. In a rare admission of defeat, Trump said it was a bad night for his party. "I don't think it was good for Republicans," he said. "I don't think it was good. I'm not sure it was good for anybody."…
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating is rising. But Democrats face their own trust gap, and control of Congress still looks like a dead heat. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted Friday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 28 finds 41 percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapprove — the highest disapproval in this series since January 2021. The national online survey included 2,725 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points The broad dissatisfaction with Trump has not yielded a clear Democratic edge…
Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project
Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project that will connect New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River is "terminated," President Donald Trump said. "The project in New York — it’s billions and billions of dollars that [U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)] Schumer has worked 20 years to get," Trump said during a Wednesday, Oct. 16 press conference. "It’s terminated. Tell him it’s terminated, Jennifer." The surprise remark came during a press conference about the federal government shutdown. Schumer quipped back on X, calling Gateway "the most important infrastructure project" in the na…
Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds
Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds Winter vacations are feeling out of reach for many Americans, as rising prices and President Donald Trump’s tariffs squeeze household budgets, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Winter Travel Survey on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The personal finance website found that 54% of Americans say inflation will affect their winter travel plans. More than half (51%) also believe that a weaker dollar will impact what they can afford. According to Morgan Stanley, the US dollar's value fell about 11% in the first half of 2025, the biggest drop since 1973. One in four Americans sa…
Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate
Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate New Jersey may be a blue state on paper, but voter registration data shows the state inching to the right. Since November 2021, Republicans have gained more than 160,000 new voters, while Democrats and independents have both lost ground, according to voter registration records from the New Jersey Division of Elections. As of October 2025, New Jersey has 2.52 million Democrats, 1.67 million Republicans, and 2.34 million unaffiliated voters, totaling 6.6 million registered voters statewide. That’s a 10.9% jump in GOP enrollment over four years, outpacing population growth, while Democrats dro…
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects The world's largest offshore wind developer will cut a quarter of its global workforce as President Donald Trump pushes back against renewable energy projects in the US. Orsted will slash about 2,000 jobs by the end of 2027, the company announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Danish developer has worked on several projects off the Northeast coast for more than a decade. The cuts will reduce Orsted's global staff to about 6,000 employees, although it's unclear how many US jobs will be impacted. About 500 workers will be laid off by the end of 2025, including 235 in Denmark. Orsted said the …
Groceries Harder To Afford For Nearly Half Of Americans Than In 2024: Poll Groceries Harder To Afford For Nearly Half Of Americans Than In 2024: Poll
Groceries Harder To Afford For Nearly Half Of Americans Than In 2024: Poll Nearly half of Americans say groceries are harder to afford than a year ago, according to a new survey. The Harris/Axios Vibes poll found that 47% of Americans believe groceries are more difficult to afford than they were in September 2024. The findings were released on Thursday, Oct. 2. More than half (54%) of independents and 50% of Democrats said grocery costs are harder to bear, while about a third (34%) of Republicans agreed with them. Just 19% of all people surveyed said prices are easier to manage, while about one in three say costs feel the same. John Gerzema, CEO of…
'No More Walking On Eggshells': Trump, Hegseth Address Military Brass In Rare All-Hands Meeting 'No More Walking On Eggshells': Trump, Hegseth Address Military Brass In Rare All-Hands Meeting
'No More Walking On Eggshells': Trump, Hegseth Address Military Brass In Rare All-Hands Meeting President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave separate speeches in an extraordinary meeting of hundreds of senior US military leaders from around the world. The all-hands event was held Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Trump declared the military is “re‑awakening the warrior spirit,” promising a force “stronger, tougher, faster, fiercer and more powerful than it has ever been before.”  He said the armed forces would be a “fighting and winning machine,” with promotions based on merit, not politics. He also suggested the services would not be…
US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges American Troops To Disobey Trump US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges American Troops To Disobey Trump
US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges American Troops To Disobey Trump The United States has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa late hours after he told a crowd outside the United Nations in New York that US soldiers should disobey President Trump’s order. The events on Friday, Sept. 26, mark an extraordinary blow to relations between two longtime security partners who have been strong allies. In announcing the move, the State Department wrote on X: “Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence. We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary act…
Yonkers Native James Comey, Ex-FBI Director, Indicted By Grand Jury On 2 Counts: Reports Yonkers Native James Comey, Ex-FBI Director, Indicted By Grand Jury On 2 Counts: Reports
Yonkers Native James Comey, Ex-fbi Director, Indicted By Grand Jury On 2 Counts: Reports James Comey’s legal jeopardy is suddenly real, and it may hinge on what he told Congress five years ago. Multiple outlets are reporting early Thursday evening, Sept. 25, that federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia have secured a grand jury indictment on two of three counts presented by prosecutors. They are obstruction of justice and making false statements to Congress. If convicted on both counts, he could face up to five years in prison. The investigation focuses on Comey’s 2020 Senate Judiciary testimony about the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane probe and whether he aut…
Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall
Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall A satirical statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was taken down from the National Mall in Washington, DC. The 12-foot statue, titled "Best Friends Forever," showed Trump and Epstein frolicking together. The bronze artwork was on display near the US Capitol building before federal authorities removed it at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, according to the Washingtonian magazine. A plaque at the statue's base celebrated "National Friendship Month," drawing attention to Trump and the convicted sex trafficker who died in Augus…
Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement
Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement President Donald Trump is threatening to sue ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night, accusing the network of misleading the White House and blasting the host’s show. On Tuesday night, Sept. 23, just before "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was set to air again, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.  "Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who …
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback ‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback He's back. Jimmy Kimmel received a hero's welcome as he returned to his late-night show on Tuesday, Sept. 23 following a week's worth of controversy after his show was pulled due to his criticisms of President Donald Trump. "Thank you ... Thank you ..." Kimmel said at the outset of the show when he was met by a standing ovation. "I apologize that we're pre-empting a regular episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud,' but I'm happy to be with you."  Kimmel was back on the air for the first time since the show was taken off the air by ABC, station owners Nexstar and Sinclair. He did not pull h…
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Jimmy Kimmel’s guest list is out, and it signals a back-to-business return for his late-night show. On his Tuesday, Sept. 23 show, Kimmel will welcome actor Glen Powell and singer Sarah McLachlan as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot following a suspension tied to controversy over Kimmel’s comments after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  Powell will be promoting his new Hulu series "Chad Powers," which premieres on Sept. 30, 2025.  McLachlan was the musical guest; her appearance followed public support for Kimmel, including canceling a performan…
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial There was chaos in court moments after a jury found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the defendant reportedly tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, triggering a chaotic scene as marshals rushed the defense table. The verdict was returned Tuesday, Sept. 23, in a South Florida courtroom overseen by US District Judge Aileen Cannon after the jury deliberated two hours. She described the courtroom commotion as an “outburst,” and Routh was forcibly removed before being brought back in shackles to be told he will be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 18, ac…
Tylenol Responds To Trump Claiming Medication Causes Autism: 'We Stand With Science' Tylenol Responds To Trump Claiming Medication Causes Autism: 'We Stand With Science'
Tylenol Responds To Trump Claiming Medication Causes Autism: 'We Stand With Science' Tylenol is pushing back after President Donald Trump claimed the common pain reliever should be avoided during pregnancy because it could cause autism in children. At the White House on Monday, Sept. 22, Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about what they claimed are links between acetaminophen and autism. Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to notify doctors that using Tylenol during pregnancy is associated with a "very increased risk of autism." Tylenol rejected the Trump administration's claims in a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 23.  "We stand …