Trump Pressures DOJ, Praises Bondi, Names New Prosecutor
By Dennis Romero President Donald Trump exerted public pressure Saturday night on Attorney General Pam Bondi, saying it was time for the Justice Department to take action against a number of his political foes. Alongside the extraordinary demand to prosecute his adversaries, the president also named his former defense attorney, now a senior White House aide, to replace the head of a key prosecutor’s office he forced out a day earlier. “We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility. They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 times!), OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!” Trump said on Truth Social. He
Sherrill, Ciattarelli Clash on Trump Policies in NJ Debate
By Bridget Bowman Voters in New Jersey may not be see the president on the ballot when they select their next governor in November, but Donald Trump still looms over the race, with the candidates clashing over his administration’s policies in their first debate. Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill worked to tie Republican Jack Ciattarelli to Trump, while Ciattarelli stressed his independence from the White House while defending some of Trump’s signature moves Sunday night. The New Jersey Globe, Rider University and On New Jersey hosted the debate, which comes as the fall campaign heats up in New Jersey and a handful of
Senate Proclaims Oct 14, 2025 as Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day
Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution to designate October 14, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. The date marks what would have been the political activist’s 32nd birthday. Charlie was a good man — a devout husband, father, and friend. His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country, said Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican who represents Florida, in a news release. Scott also said he is “proud to join together with my colleagues”
Record 37 Lawmakers to Leave Congress Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Stephen Fowler NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers who have announced they do not plan to run for reelection to their current seats in 2026. That number currently stands at 10 senators and 27 House members. Fifteen are retiring from public office with the rest running for a different office — 11 looking to become governor of their state, 10 looking to make the jump from House to Senate and one, Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, is looking to become his state’s attorney general. There are more Republicans signaling their desire to exit Washington (27) than Democrats (10).
Cleaver calls for new Civil Rights Movement amid GOP maps
The Rev. Emanuel Cleaver III wants a second Civil Rights Movement in response to President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans who are redrawing congressional district boundaries to increase their power in Washington. In Missouri, the GOP’s effort comes at the expense of Cleaver’s father, Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, and many of his Kansas City constituents who fear a national redistricting scramble will reverse gains Black Americans won two generations ago and leave them without effective representation on Capitol Hill. “If we, the people of faith, do not step up, we are going to go back even further,” the
Xp Lee Wins MN House Seat After Melissa Hortman Killing
By Adam Edelman Minnesota voters chose a Democratic successor Tuesday for the state House seat that had been held by Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June. Democrat Xp Lee defeated Republican Ruth Bittner in the special election in the solidly Democratic district in the northwestern suburbs of the Twin Cities, The Associated Press projected. Lee’s win comes three months after Hortman, a former state House speaker, and her husband were killed in what Minnesota authorities have described as a “politically motivated assassination” at their Brooklyn Park home on June 14. Another legislator, state Sen. John Hoffman, and his wife, Yvette, were also
Trump, GOP Clash With Democrats as Shutdown Deadline Nears
By Sahil Kapur  A standoff over how to prevent a government shutdown intensified Monday as President Donald Trump called on Republicans to write a funding bill on their own and cut Democrats out of the process. But any funding bill, including a stopgap to buy more time, requires 60 votes to pass the Senate, where Republicans control 53 seats and therefore need at least seven Democratic votes. Democratic leaders say Republicans are following Trump’s wishes and are refusing to negotiate, making a shutdown likelier. Congress has until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30 to find a solution or the government will shut down. “Our
Ayanna Pressley Demands Fed Action on Black Job Losses
By Michelle Garcia and Zinhle Essamuah Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is calling for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to address a new jobs report that shows a disproportionate jump in the unemployment rate for Black workers, with a focus on Black women. In July, 319,000 fewer Black women were employed than in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, leading to a 1.3% increase in the unemployment rate for Black women. The rate increased by 1.5% for Black men over the same period. Pressley sent a letter to Powell on Tuesday morning, obtained exclusively by NBC News, urging the Fed to uphold its
Omar Jimenez, Award-Winning News Correspondent, Promoted To Anchor At CNN
Written By Lexx Thornton The Emmy Award-winning correspondent has been promoted, bringing nearly 10 years of experience covering major national and international stories for affiliates. After leading award-winning coverage for various affiliates, Omar Jimenez is officially an anchor at CNN. On Wednesday, September 10, the 31-year-old journalist announced his promotion in an Instagram post. “I’m officially an anchor at CNN. Some exciting things are in the works! The hustle continues,” the Emmy-winning correspondent wrote in the caption of the post that included a black and white photo of him. Jimenez, a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern
Lawmakers Boost Security After Charlie Kirk Assassination
By Scott Wong, Melanie Zanona and Kyle Stewart  The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is sending shock waves through Capitol Hill, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressing fears for their own safety and taking greater security precautions following a summer of political violence. Members are beefing up their security, moving public events indoors or canceling them altogether. One is even vowing to carry firearms. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., the progressive star who has faced numerous death threats over the years, said Thursday she had postponed two public events planned for this weekend in North Carolina, including a rally in Raleigh set for Sunday. “From the
