Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said during an online discussion she hosted on Monday that “false accusations of antisemitism are wielded against people of color.” The “Squad” member hosted an online livestream titled “Antisemitism and the Fight for Democracy” on X, admitting that the rise in antisemitism and attacks against Jews since Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel – where …
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Balance of power: Senate Dems mount swing state offense on 'carpetbagger' claims
Democrats are hinging their hopes of retaining the Senate majority on voters’ disdain for so-called “carpetbaggers.” As Senate Democrats fight to keep several vulnerable incumbents from losing tough races in swing states across the country, their campaign arm and state parties are homing in on Republican candidates’ traits and biographies over policies. “It’s a time-honored direction for campaigns to go, …
Read More »John Fetterman tells Maher that near-death experience ‘freed’ him to speak out, says progressivism 'left me’
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., appeared on “Real Time with Bill Maher” and explained his political evolution since being elected, insisting that progressivism “left me.” “Real Time” host Bill Maher began the interview, Friday by showering the freshman senator with praise for repeatedly bucking the far-left wing of the Democratic Party. “When I see you, especially the last couple of years, …
Read More »Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs under investigation for alleged 'pay-to-play' scheme
ArizonaGov. Katie Hobbs is being investigated for an alleged “pay-for-play” scheme after a report revealed a group home business that looks after vulnerable children was approved for a rate hike after it donated to her inauguration and the Arizona Democratic Party. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, said her office has launched a probe into the matter after receiving …
Read More »Dem in major Senate race accused of 'pandering' to Black voters by supporting reparations
FIRST ON FOX: The Democrat running in what could be one of this year’s top Senate races is being accused of “pandering” to Black voters with taxpayer-funded reparations. The conservative Win it Back PAC announced Friday its launch of a new ad, part of a massive seven-figure media buy, targeting Rep. Colin Allred, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, …
Read More »Biden White House urged Democrats to call back Wall Street Journal as it reported on president's mental acuity
The White House urged Democrats interviewed by the Wall Street Journal for a report about President Biden’s mental acuity to call the newspaper back and push back on “false” narratives, with one congressman defending the president’s sharpness admitting to a reporter he was told to call back. In a report titled “Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping,” the …
Read More »Trump VP contender clashes with top Democrats over his 'Jim Crow' comment
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida is returning fire after top Democrats took aim at the leading Black surrogate for former President Trump over comments he made earlier this week. The controversy focuses on what Donalds – who sources indicate is on Trump’s short-list for 2024 running mate – said on Tuesday night regarding the quality of life for Black …
Read More »WATCH: Lawmakers invoke Hunter Biden, Second Amendment in defending gun laws
As Hunter Biden’s criminal trial kicked off this week, a broad spectrum of House members sounded off on U.S. gun laws and how they are enforced. While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seemed to agree that gun laws should be enforced, they were divided on whether certain firearms restrictions or related policies should be codified into law in …
Read More »House Republican uses AOC's insult to rip silence on 2 cops shot allegedly by migrant gang member: 'Baby girl'
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., chided Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for failing to comment after two police officers were shot in her New York City district allegedly by a Venezuelan gang member.Malliotakis used Ocasio-Cortez’s own words that the progressive Democrat had hurled during a fiery exchange with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., last month during a congressional hearing. “Hey Baby Girl,” …
Read More »NY's Dem governor indefinitely halts congestion pricing plan, putting party over climate
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that she would stop the planned June 30 roll out of a congestion pricing program, reportedly due to concerns about backlash at the voting booth. “My commitment to a greener, more sustainable future is unwavering,” Hochul said at a press conference Wednesday, announcing that she directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to “indefinitely …
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