Day: February 7, 2025

Out of power: Democrats disoriented in fight against Trump agenda

6:31 am February 7, 2025

It’s a new season for Congressional Democrats. And that’s not always a good thing. New seasons bring change. New players. New coaches. New approaches. The problem is finding the right approach. Especially when you’re on the outside looking in. SPENDING SHOWDOWN: REPUBLICANS WILL NEED TO CORRAL VOTES – BUT THEY HAVEN’T ASKED, YET Democrats are […]

Boston University staff member made social media post saying DOGE employees are wanted ‘dead or alive’

6:30 am February 7, 2025

An employee of Boston University said that staff working for the Department of Government Efficiency are “wanted for treason, dead or alive.” Jared May, who was listed online as an assistant media technician at Boston University, posted to the social media site Bluesky, a graphic that included pictures of several young men who allegedly work […]

Egg shortage leads to odd pricing disparity with cage-free costing less than regular

6:17 am February 7, 2025

The nationwide egg shortage that has resulted in sticker shock for millions of shoppers at grocery stores is even more bizarre in New York City, where organic, cage-free cartons, typically more expensive, now cost less than a regular dozen in some stores. At the Morton Williams grocery chain, a dozen white, regular eggs from an […]

Russell Vought confirmed to head government’s leading budget office after Dems hold 30-hour protest

6:05 am February 7, 2025

Despite Democratic tactics to delay the confirmation vote, the Senate confirmed Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Republicans backed Vought’s nomination, arguing he proved a qualified candidate for the role since he previously held the position during President Donald Trump’s first term. Democrats, however, raised multiple concerns about his nomination […]

Trump says he’s ‘proud to be the president to save women’s sports’ after NCAA changes trans athlete policy

5:33 am February 7, 2025

President Donald Trump celebrated the NCAA’s announcement of a new policy Thursday that prevents transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports after he signed an executive order to address the issue a day earlier. Trump proclaimed himself “the president to save women’s sports” in a celebratory Truth Social post. He also suggested the International Olympic […]