Politics

Sources: Germany's conservative CDU set to control Foreign Office

CDU takes Foreign Ministry in new German coalition after 60 years

New York Post - Apr 9th, 2025

Dave Portnoy claims he lost this insane amount of money due to Trump’s tariffs: ‘That’s the game’

Portnoy loses $20M after Trump's tariffs; remains loyal to Trump.

New York Post - Mar 21st, 2025

CNN - Apr 6th, 2025

Score 7.6

Elton John thinks his shuttered musical ‘Tammy Faye’ failed because it was ‘too political’

Elton John calls Broadway's 'Tammy Faye' a political flop amid US election.

Score 7.6

Mayor Adams used to ‘jump the turnstile’ to visit a ‘shorty’ in Rockaway, he says at town hall

Mayor Adams recounts fare evasion past amid lagging re-election campaign

The Verge - Mar 21st, 2025

Elon Musk made more promises about Optimus and Cybercabs at Tesla’s surprise all-hands meeting

Musk rallies Tesla amid falling stock, promises robotaxi and robot leaps

ABC News - Feb 26th, 2025

Score 5.2

How Trump's push for Canadian statehood would hurt the GOP

Canada wins hockey, Trudeau jabs Trump on statehood and politics

Score 5.2

ABC News - Jan 9th, 2025

Score 8.0

Uruguay's iconic ex-President Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and that he's dying

Ex-Uruguay President Mujica halts cancer treatment, bids farewell.

Score 8.0

Fox News - Jan 6th, 2025

In one of last speeches in office, Biden attempts to rehabilitate image of late segregationist Strom Thurmond

Biden praises segregationist Thurmond in presidency's final speech

CNN - Dec 20th, 2024

Italy’s deputy prime minister found not guilty of kidnapping in migrant case | CNN

Matteo Salvini was found not guilty in a case linked to blocking a migrant ship in 2019, with the judge stating the facts did not exist. The case drew global attention, including support from Elon Musk, as Salvini argued he was defending Italy's borders amid a crackdown on irregular immigration.

CNN - Dec 20th, 2024

Elon Musk endorses far-right German political party, wading deeper into global politics | CNN Business

Billionaire Elon Musk backs the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party following the collapse of the German government. His endorsement has sparked debate due to the party's extremist reputation and allegations of Nazi ties, prompting pushback from mainstream politicians.

Fox News - Dec 20th, 2024

Score 2.8

Biden's lie of the century, Disney ditches a transgender storyline, and more from Fox News Opinion

Hannity critiques the House funding bill; contributors address Biden's job stats and Disney's changes.

Score 2.8

The Washington Post - Dec 20th, 2024

Is D.C. finally admitting that the debt limit serves only as a cudgel?

Once champions of fiscal restraint, Republicans have abandoned deficit hawkishness with Trump at the helm. His lavish lifestyle and spending habits signal a new era in party politics, prioritizing extravagance over austerity.

The Washington Post - Dec 19th, 2024

Score 5.8

In an early legislative test for Trump, plan B spending bill tanks in House

In a significant political setback, House Republicans could not pass President-elect Trump's spending bill, failing by a vote of 235-174. The bill aimed to avert a government shutdown but drew opposition from within the party, notably from Rep. Chip Roy, who criticized its fiscal implications. This failure highlights the challenges Trump may face in rallying Republican support amidst deepening divisions over government spending and debt management.

Score 5.8

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‘Co-president’ Elon Musk? Trump ally tests influence in spending fight

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has never held a government position or supported President Trump publicly. However, after a July assassination attempt, he has been labeled as the 'shadow president' of the United States by critics who question his growing influence.

Score 2.4

CNN - Dec 19th, 2024

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’ | CNN

Zelensky's response to Putin's callous remarks on the war in Ukraine underscores the stark divide in perspectives.

House vote imminent on Trump-backed bill to avoid government shutdown

With the national debt soaring, Congress debates a new funding bill after the original bipartisan deal collapses. Tensions rise as both parties express discontent over the proposed legislation, which includes significant spending without structural reforms.

Score 4.8

'Hell no': House Dems erupt over GOP spending deal

House Democrats are pushing back against Speaker Mike Johnson's latest spending proposal, claiming it's unreasonable and driven by extreme Republican factions. Concerns over a potential government shutdown grow as influential figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy undermine the negotiations. The bill aims to extend current funding levels and suspend the debt limit but faces significant opposition from both sides, raising uncertainty about its passage.

Score 4.8

'Cascade of harm': Cuomo threatens defamation lawsuit against former aide who accused him of sexual harassment

Andrew Cuomo files a defamation suit against Charlotte Bennett, who accused him of harassment.

CNN - Dec 19th, 2024

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms | CNN Politics

As a government shutdown threatens, President Biden stays back, leaving Republicans to resolve the crisis. Tensions rise as Trump criticizes a funding deal, with Democrats warning of the shutdown's impact on millions of Americans.