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Biden raises tariffs on Chinese EVs and aluminum after Hunter’s former firm helped broker deals benefitting same industries
The embattled first son co-founded BHR Partners in 2013. Three years later, the firm was influential in facilitating a deal in which a Chinese firm bought a Congolese cobalt mine from American and Canadian companies.
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White House ‘strongly opposes’ bill that would force arms shipments to Israel
The White House argued that the legislation would prevent President Biden from executing “effective foreign policy.”
TikTok creators sue to block law forcing divestment or ban: 'Part of American life'
Last week, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a similar lawsuit, arguing that the law violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds.
Ukraine supporters blast Blinken’s ‘tone-deaf’ rock performance at Kyiv bar amid Russian offensive
“Since we can’t produce enough artillery shells, Blinken will (try) to kill them with cringe,” one person quipped on X.
Ex-Gov. Pataki raises $250K for charter schools as he celebrates their 25th anniversary in NY
Former Gov. George Pataki held a Manhattan gala Monday that raised $250,000 for charter schools in New York -- 25 years after approving a landmark law that paved the way...
NYC Council leaders want to drastically expand their oversight of top Adams appointments
Speaker Adrienne Adams, no relation to the mayor, floated the legislation behind closed doors with city Dems on Monday that would require the Council to approve commissioner-level spots in the...
EPA waited days to deploy data-gathering plane after East Palestine spill: whistleblower
A whistleblower is accusing the Environmental Protection Agency of straying from typical protocols for investigating contamination after the toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio last year.
Students sue CUNY Law School over ban on commencement speakers
Eight CUNY Law School students are suing the embattled institution claiming it violated federal censorship rules by nixing student-selected speakers, who have recently been anti-Israel, at commencement.
Judge struggles to seat impartial jurors at Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial: 'I'm a news junkie'
A Manhattan judge struggled to find impartial jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption case Tuesday, as he listed senators that could be named at trial.
Biden pollster admits harsh truth about president’s standing with black, Hispanic and younger voters
A pollster for President Biden admitted the re-election campaign needs to boost support from key demographic groups if it hopes to defeat GOP rival Donald Trump in November.
Biden repeats lie that inflation 'was at 9% when I came in' as president
The 81-year-old president made the incorrect assertion when asked during a brief interview with Yahoo Finance why families don't feel very "wealthy" right now.
FBI retaliated against whistleblowers with clearance holds despite repeated denials: watchdog
The watchdog recommended that federal law enforcement agencies immediately revise policies to protect whistleblowers who have been retaliated against, which is already required under existing statutes.
NYC's cops, firefighters, teachers and city worker pension funds have millions sunk in TikTok parent ByteDance
As TikTok's future in the US remains murky, dozens of venture capitalist firms have invested millions of dollars from US pensions funds – including those of New York's police officers...
Jon Stewart calls out Nancy Pelosi, Hunter Biden and Bob Menendez in 'How Dumb Is You?' segment
Comedian Jon Stewart called out former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Hunter Biden during a segment on Monday focused on corruption titled, "How Dumb Is You?"
Trump downplays Kristi Noem's puppy shooting firestorm: 'She got hit hard'
The former president defended the South Dakota governor from the firestorm that erupted after she recounted shooting an unruly 14-month-old wirehaired pointer named Cricket in her memoir.
Democrats probe alleged 'corrupt bargain' Trump made at dinner with oil execs
House Democrats on the Oversight Committee are investigating allegations former President Donald Trump sought $1 billion in campaign donations from oil executives.
Why Trump loyalists, VP contenders are flocking to 'hush money' trial: 'It's about paying homage'
Donald Trump's Manhattan "hush money" trial has been the place for prominent Republicans to see and be seen in recent days -- with some hoping the 45th president will remember...
Michael Cohen describes moment he decided to turn on Trump after more than a decade as his 'fixer'
Michael Cohen recalled the moment he decided to turn on his longtime boss Donald Trump as he continued testifying against the former president.
Republican senator sounds alarm on DC 'war zone': 'I fear for the safety' of co-workers
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) called for Congress to take on more of an oversight role in the nation's capital, amid a spate of carjackings, vandalism, and violence broadly.
This Texas voting case could determine who controls Congress
A closely watched Texas election case resumed Tuesday, with Republican officials challenging a federal law they say has been "twisted" to benefit Democratic candidates. Lawyers for GOP-controlled Galveston County claimed...
Oversight Committee unveils blistering contempt report against AG Garland over Biden tapes
Congressional Republicans inched closer to holding AG Merrick Garland in contempt as the House Oversight Committee dropped a scathing report against him.