8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (294+ words) “Republicans used their midterm convention this week to ask voters to preserve their congressional majorities and let them ‘finish the job,’” Politico reports. ”But with few consensus legislative goals, it’s far from clear what job they want to finish.” Think…...

9+ hour, 1+ min ago   (674+ words) Heading into the new school year, New York City educators are reflecting on ICE, workers’ democracy, and more. The school year is beginning for millions of students, educators, families and school workers across New York City’s public school system — and…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago   (183+ words) With the US midterm elections just weeks away, Donald Trump’s administration is trying to put a positive spin on a war with Iran that shows no sign of letting up. Climbing fuel and grocery prices, the president’s provocative social media…...

12+ hour, 4+ min ago   (58+ words) Former Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones revealed she had to comfort a frightened Donald Trump the first time she met him. Jones made this admission while discussing Trump's second SNL appearance with the Daily Beast's "Obsessed" podcaster Matt Wilstein…...

13+ hour, 6+ min ago   (418+ words) Sen. Tim Scott (R-NC) slammed ratings for MS NOW’s Morning Joe as he responded to an impromptu group prayer the program’s hosts held for him after his animated speech at the GOP Midterm Convention. Appearing on Fox News’ Saturday in…...

14+ hour, 47+ min ago   (219+ words) Democrats are not yet in control of the House, but they’re already past the point of measuring the drapes — they’re pulling information and hunting corruption. “Favored to regain the majority in November’s midterm elections — and with little official business to…...

18+ hour, 10+ min ago   (130+ words) “House Democrats are eagerly preparing to wield a power they do not yet have,” the Washington Post reports. ”Favored to regain the majority in November’s midterm elections — and with little official business to consider in the handful of days left…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (532+ words) Hours earlier, standing near the US border, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had wished for a good relationship with Trump: “In President Trump’s first term there was a very good relationship with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. And that is what…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (377+ words) Instead, the complaint alleges that Galarza took the issue to human resources. Ultimately though, the co-worker faced no disciplinary action or meaningful repercussions. The incident highlights a flagrant disregard for the safety and privacy of employees. But it gets worse....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (264+ words) “The 59th season premiere of 60 Minutes will dedicate a segment to Donald Trump’s controversial use of the presidential pardon,” the Hollywood Reporter reports. Think You Know Politics? A new game every day. Goddard spent more than a decade as managing director…...