The Department of Labor is right to make union spending transparent
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a new tool to help union members and the public track how $11 billion in union dues are spent, including political activities.
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Jeffries still confident Democrats will take back House after Virginia redistricting ruling
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed confidence on Saturday that Democrats can still win back the House of Representatives, despite a recent redistricting loss in Virginia. “We’re going to take back control of the House of Representatives,” Jeffries told MS NOW's Ali Velshi. “We’re going to continue to make clear to the American people...
Haberman says Trump, Biden both have ‘disconnect’ with voters over economic situations
New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman said on Friday that President Trump and former President Biden share a common “disconnect” with voters when it comes to messaging on the economy. “Certainly, there has been a similarity in terms of how President Biden and how President Trump have handled how voters feel about their...
These airlines stand to benefit most after Spirit collapse: Analysis
Several of America’s largest airlines could profit from the recent demise of Spirit Airlines, according to a new report — if only by a little. A YouGov analysis released on Friday found that people who previously considered booking flights through Spirit also rank United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines among their top choices....
New Mississippi billboard warns criminals: 'Firing squad is legal'
"Mississippi is not it."
To save rural health care, bring it out of the Dark Ages
In order to take full advantage of telemedicine, drones, alternative medical personnel and different payment systems, we need changes.
Hungary enters post-Orbán era after new prime minister sworn in
Péter Magyar was sworn in Saturday as Hungary’s new prime minister, ushering in a new era in the country that had been under the autocratic rule of Viktor Orbán for 16 years. Magyar’s center-right Tisza party notched a landslide victory in last month’s elections, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament despite a last-minute push from both Vice...
115 sick in norovirus outbreak on Florida-bound cruise ship, CDC says
More than 100 people have fallen ill with norovirus on a cruise ship that left Florida last week and is set to return soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Fetterman tells Maher he feels 'lonely' as a moderate Democrat
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reiterated on Friday that he has no plans to switch political affiliations, even as he says he feels increasingly “lonely” in his party. Fetterman told comedian and "Real Time" host Bill Maher that he has seen a shift in the Democratic Party’s “values,” including on issues such as Israel, border security...
Can Republicans hold Florida after DeSantis?
As Ron DeSantis knows, an endorsement from Trump can be everything.
New record set for highest win in a single game on 'The Price is Right'
The Mother's Day episode with the big win aired on Friday.
Rubio claims Cuba refused $100M US humanitarian aid offer
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the Cuban government turned down a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the U.S., as the nation continues to grapple with the fallout of a devastating hurricane, a weakened economy and a prolonged fuel shortage. The U.S. provided $6 million in humanitarian aid to the island’s population...
Gulf crisis weakens Trump's hand in his coming talks with Xi
As the May 14-15 summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping approaches, the U.S. is racing to freeze the Iran crisis before it weakens their hand at the table, while China's leverage increases and Saudi Arabia diversifies its security relationships.
Buttigieg, Duffy spouses clash over Transportation chief's reality show
The husband of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparred with the wife of the current secretary on Friday over an upcoming reality TV show featuring the Trump official and his family. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed during a recent Fox News appearance that he participated in filming “The Great American Road Trip” during his time...
Maher ribs Trump over ‘game of chicken’ with Iran
Late night host Bill Maher ridiculed President Trump over the ongoing negotiations with Iran to end the war. “It’s a game of chicken, and Trump said he wants the Iranians to know America does not blink,” the comedian said, before adding, “Lose interest and wander away? Yes, we do that all the time.” The U.S....
