Politics
Worries grow about Black, Hispanic voter turnout for Sherrill in New Jersey governor's race
TRENTON — New Jersey Democrats and prominent state leaders have expressed concern that Black and Hispanic voters — historically forming the backbone of the party — may not turn...
Trump admin to repatriate survivors of drug boat strike to Ecuador, Colombia
The Trump administration plans to repatriate back to Ecuador and Colombia the two alleged drug traffickers who survived the U.S. military’s recent boat strike in the Caribbean. President Trump...
US embassy warns Americans over travel to Trinidad and Tobago as Venezuela tensions flare
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday urged U.S. citizens to stay away from American government facilities in the Caribbean country. The security alert was issued due...
Trump immigration crackdown may eliminate 15M workers by 2035: Study
A new study released Friday says President Trump's immigration enforcement policies will decrease the country’s workforce by 15 million people over the next decade. “The Trump administration’s policies on...
Farmers are defending the law big pork wants to destroy
I was taken aback by Duane Stateler’s Oct. 11 op-ed, “Pork prices are rising thanks to California — Congress can fix it.” Like Stateler, I am a multi-generation farmer....
How President Trump can end female genital mutilation in the US
Across the globe, girls struggle with access to education, proper nutrition, legal rights and much more. And the most unfortunate among them become victims of one of the most...
Harris: Democrats are ‘doing the right thing’ with shutdown stalemate
Former Vice President Harris said Democrats are "doing the right thing” by holding firm on their demands amidst the government shutdown.Senate Democrats have blocked a stopgap bill from advancing...
Failing cities like Chicago should heed Ken Griffin’s warning: No tax base, no money
Every once in a while, a voice of reason cuts through the nonsense. Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, is one of those voices. While speaking at the Citadel...
These voters want to overturn Missouri’s new gerrymandered congressional map
Thousands gather to protest the Missouri legislature's efforts to redraw congressional maps to favor the GOP and amend the initiative petition process on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at the...
Adm. Alvin Holsey, who was overseeing the Venezuelan boat strikes, steps down
The admiral overseeing U.S. Southern Command is leaving as the Pentagon continues its attacks on small boats in the waters off Venezuela, claiming they are being used by drug...