Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor upset Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic mayoral primary, winning 54% to 46% with over 85% of the vote counted. The race, attracting national attention, highlighted a clash between progressive and center-left Democrats. O'Connor portrayed Gainey as ineffective in managing city finances and...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus, stating it allows the president to remove people from the country and suspend their rights. Senator Maggie Hassan corrected her, emphasizing its role in protecting individuals from unlawful detention. The Trump administration is reportedly exploring suspending habeas corpus to...
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa accused former Vice President Kamala Harris and former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra of complicity in concealing President Biden's cognitive decline, contributing to Trump's 2024 election win. Villaraigosa's claims stem from excerpts of a new book, "Original Sin," alleging a cover-up by Biden's inner...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration's foreign policy decisions during a Senate hearing. He highlighted achievements such as resumed nuclear talks with Iran and efforts to mediate the Gaza conflict, while asserting that budget cuts would improve America's international standing. Democrats criticized the administration for...
The Supreme Court temporarily lifted sanctions against Maine Rep. Laurel Libby, who was censured for posting a transgender student's photo online. The Court's brief order, with only two justices dissenting, didn't explain the reasoning. Justice Jackson criticized the use of the shadow docket. While the Court's action...
The Trump administration approved Nebraska's request to ban sugary drink purchases using food stamps, marking a significant shift in nutrition policy. This first-of-its-kind waiver, effective January 2026, will affect 150,000 Nebraskans. Nebraska plans to monitor spending habits and retailer data to assess the impact. The decision could...
The Justice Department has launched a federal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, spurred by a referral from congressional Republicans alleging perjury during a Covid-19 inquiry. This follows a previous unsuccessful request to the Biden administration and comes after the DOJ dropped a corruption case against current...
The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans has caused distress in Florida, home to the largest Venezuelan population in the US. Many fear deportation back to a country grappling with political and economic turmoil. While a legal challenge is...
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania held primaries for various local elections including Pittsburgh mayoral, County Council, school board, and Court of Common Pleas races. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Several races were uncontested. Three Pittsburgh home rule charter amendments were also on the ballot. The top eight vote-getters...
President Trump announced the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense project, led by Gen. Michael Guetlein. The system, aiming for full operational capability by the end of Trump's term, will integrate ground and space-based interceptors. Canada expressed interest in joining. Funding sources remain uncertain, with concerns over cost...
