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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani secures 1,000 $50 FIFA World Cup tickets

"We fought hard to make the people's game available to the people, and won," Mamdani said
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 21, 2026

Peter Welch calls for Todd Blanche's resignation over Trump DOJ settlement

Welch accused President Donald Trump of "sending taxpayer dollars to his political allies"
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 21, 2026

Thomas Massie says he 'started a revolution' after crushing GOP primary defeat

"I will continue to put People and Principles before Party. America First!" Massie wrote in a post on X
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 21, 2026

'Needs to be passed on to consumers': Mark Kelly calls for tariff refunds to ease costs

Several corporations have been hit with proposed class action suits over consumers not getting the benefits of the tariff rebate
By Deep Das Barman . May 21, 2026

Capitol police officers sue Trump administration over $1.7 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

The 29-page lawsuit claimed that the fund violated the 14th Amendment of the Constitution
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Governor slams President Trump over billion-dollar compensation fund for 'criminals'

Josh Shapiro also accused the Trump administration of lacking morals in his acceptance speech
By Mitaksh Jain . May 20, 2026

'This is corruption': Elizabeth Warren slams Donald Trump's $1.7 billion 'slush fund'

"Your taxpayer dollars are going to do what? Fund the guys that beat up police officers?" Warren asserted
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 20, 2026

Trump and his family granted 'forever' immunity from IRS audits

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a legal addendum attached to the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
By Arunava Banerjee . May 20, 2026

Treasury's top lawyer resigns following controversial $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization' fund: Report

The high-profile resignation comes amid resistance to the fund by several U.S. lawmakers
By Mitaksh Jain . May 19, 2026

'You can't settle with yourself': Ed Markey slams President Trump over $1.7 billion settlement fund

Markey claimed that the fund was created to help Trump's "January 6 insurrectionist cronies"
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 19, 2026

'Not a big fan': John Thune on President Donald Trump's $1.7 billion 'slush fund'

"I'm not sure exactly how they intend to use it, but my understanding is that was just announced...I don't see a purpose for that," Thune said
By Arunava Banerjee . May 19, 2026

President Trump says he was an 'hour away' from striking Iran

In an earlier post, Trump claimed that leaders of Middle Eastern allies urged him to call off the attack
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 19, 2026

Taxpayer-funded remedy: Understanding the DOJ's $1.776 billion plan to compensate 'lawfare' victims

The fund has run into severe opposition especially from Democrats who moved to block it
By Mitaksh Jain . May 19, 2026

'Why the silence?': Retd Vice Admiral demands answers on Trump's muted response to Epstein files

President Trump continues to face intense scrutiny over his alleged lack of transparency in the Epstein case
By Mitaksh Jain . May 19, 2026

Melanie Stansbury calls Trump a 'known fraudster' as JD Vance's anti-fraud remarks

"If you are committing fraud against the American people, you ought to go to prison," J.D. Vance said at a rally in Kansas City
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 19, 2026

Pete Hegseth defends appearance at GOP primary event amid backlash

Hegseth's appearance in support of Ed Gallrein has prompted several lawmakers to raise concerns, with many citing a violation of the Hatch Act
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 18, 2026

FCC Chair Brendan Carr denies Jimmy Kimmel's influence in ABC license review

"The order that we directed was based on where we were in the enforcement of a DEI case," Carr said
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 18, 2026

James Talarico clashes with Mike Johnson over Christian nationalism debate

"I don't want anyone's religion forced down my throat. I certainly don't want it coming from a government, from a state," Talarico said
By Nilavro Ghosh . May 18, 2026

'Suing himself to pay himself': Levin accuses Trump of blatant corruption over IRS lawsuit deal

Democrats termed the settlement as a "slush fund" for Trump's allies not subject to any scrutiny
By Mitaksh Jain . May 18, 2026

Trump dismisses IRS lawsuit ahead of court jurisdiction deadline

Court filings submitted Monday showed that the President dismissed the case "with prejudice," meaning the lawsuit cannot be refiled
By Arunava Banerjee . May 18, 2026
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