Politics Archives February 2025, Page 1
Latest Trump news: walks back ‘dictator’ Zelensky comment; U.K. prime minister Starmer backs Ukraine minerals deal
Report: Cuomo could enter NYC mayor’s race this weekend
JD Vance breaks silence on Trump’s 2028 non-endorsement
Dem strategists already pitching Cuomo for office higher than NYC mayor
Trump unveils splashy ‘Trump Gaza’ AI video to hype takeover plan
New bill would establish mental health hotline for nation’s first responders
N.Y. Gov. Hochul says ‘You’re Hired' to federal workers fired by Trump administration
Disturbing AI kissing video of Trump, Musk, played on government agency’s TVs after hacking
Adams confirms re-election bid, slams Cuomo endorser
United Nations sides with Ukraine over Russia’s U.S.-backed resolution
Federal job flip-flop: FDA wants fired medical device staffers back at work
NYC radio station owner backs candidate over own WABC show host for Staten Island City Council seat
Staten Island Republicans make endorsement in City Council race
Latest Trump news: congestion pricing compromise? Trump looks to take over postal service
It’s against the law, but Trump keeps talking about doing it anyway
In jab at Trump, singer at 4 Nations Face-Off hockey title game changes lyric to ‘O Canada’
Kid Rock reveals issue that could make him split with Trump
Former NASCAR driver gets pardon from Donald Trump
Trump administration reverses proposed cuts to 9/11 Health Program, says Rep. Malliotakis
Famous actor offers profane assessment of former classmate Matt Gaetz: ‘We are adversaries’
Latest Trump news: Judge rules against bid to stop federal worker firings; FBI pick confirmed
Mitch McConnell, key Republican senator for decades, will not run for reelection
N.Y. Gov. Hochul isn’t booting NYC Mayor Adams from office despite calls for him to resign
Mayor Adams visits Staten Island interfaith breakfast amid growing calls to resign
Trump celebrates ‘death’ of NYC congestion pricing as ‘king’
Here’s why Trump has removed iconic Oval Office desk used by Obama, Biden
George Clooney’s surprise 3-word message for nemesis Trump
Latest Trump news: Trump makes Social Security pledge; Vance slams Zalenskyy
Three candidates set to face off in special election for Staten Island City Council seat
Bad news for Trump as worry over economy lowers approval rating in latest poll
Could Americans get a $8,000 stimulus check from DOGE?
Latest Trump news: questions over Musk’s DOGE role; Trump says Zelenskyy ‘should have never started’ Russia war
NYC Mayor Adams to face federal judge as Justice Department request hangs in balance
The huge amount of money that Elon Musk’s DOGE says it’s saved American taxpayers so far
RFK Jr. to take aim at medications like Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil
Stunner from poll wizard site: Trump more popular now than on Election Day
Latest Trump news: Trump fires FAA workers; anti-Trump, Musk protests held across U.S.
N.Y. congresswoman wants to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday
Here’s why Cuomo’s NYC mayor’s race numbers are surging on betting sites
Exclusive: Sen. Schumer says Republican plan could cost Staten Islanders millions in bank fees
Oscar-winning actress says that Trump has banned children’s book she wrote
Trump fatigue already? New poll has bad news for president
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer trolled after anti-Musk protest move
Elon Musk’s DOGE could get access to your bank information, tax returns
‘Prioritizing her own grudges’; Councilwoman’s office blasts Staten Island Dem leadership after non-endorsement
Latest Trump news: bars funding for schools that require COVID vaccine; bans AP over Gulf of Mexico stance
Top Dem’s cutting, 5-word defense of Trump from party accusations of ‘constitutional crisis’
Trump hangs infamous ‘work of art’ outside Oval Office
Staten Island Democrats won’t endorse Mayor Adams, pick Cuomo: ‘Enough is enough’
References to transgender people erased from website commemorating Stonewall riot
These new state laws take effect in New York this February
Latest Trump news: Hochul postpones congestion pricing meeting; reciprocal tariffs coming
Proposed ‘MAGA’ plaque at public library divides California beach town
Feud reignites between Trump, Black NASCAR driver ahead of 2025 Daytona 500
Surprise poll reveal: the only living ex-president that both Dems and Republicans like
N.J. Congressman claims Atlantic as ‘Jersey Shore Ocean’ in jab at Trump’s gulf renaming
Legislation to protect taxpayers from stolen refund checks moves forward
Trump’s attorney general announces immigration lawsuit against N.Y. leaders; Staten Island elected official voices support for lawsuit
In latest news, Trump calls Putin on ending Ukraine war; inflation ratchets up
Senate bill seeks to make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' attorney says ‘case is over’ after Justice Department’s order
New poll reveals most popular and most reviled Trump actions so far
Trump’s federal secrets czar makes stunning claim about JFK assassination
Trump’s bonkers takedown of the 2 greatest presidents in U.S. history
Trump’s plan to buy Greenland sparks “Red, White, and Blueland” bill
Latest Trump news: to meet with Hochul on congestion pricing, defends gov’t cuts
Poll reveals identity of least popular living ex-president
Steve Bannon admits guilt in ‘We Build the Wall’ scheme that duped supporters out of money
Drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, top Justice Department official tells prosecutors
Latest Trump news: no right of return for Gaza Palestinians; Vance questions court’s ability to stymie Trump
Rep. Malliotakis proposes 2 new laws to lower ‘tax burden’ for Americans over 65
Here’s the real reason why Trump left the Super Bowl early
Trump orders halt to minting of penny. Here’s how it could cost you money
Trump declares ‘Gulf of America Day’ on Feb. 9
Sen. Gillibrand: If Trump defunds Dept. of Ed, N.Y. students with disabilities will lose support
Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island borough president, announces run for City Council seat
Immigrant advocate, community leader launches bid for North Shore Council seat
Latest Trump news: Biden security clearance revoked, federal buyouts, boosting plastic straws
Shock poll shows Trump with better NYC approval rating than Mayor Adams
New poll shows Cuomo in blowout for NYC Dem mayoral nod
Queens Councilwoman dethrones S.I.’s David Carr from City Council GOP leadership role
Here’s the latest on Trump’s Gaza plans, transgender ban, China shipments
In stunner, well-known Dem says he’s open to Trump’s Gaza takeover idea
Local legislator introduces 5 bills to support New York’s veterans
Poll site gurus say Trump getting good news in latest approval ratings
U.S. Sen. Gillibrand: Trump “playing games with Americans’ retirements” through hiring freeze
Shipments from Temu and Shein could still be impacted despite USPS recension of China, Hong Kong mail ban
This national security agency first of its kind to offer Trump buyouts to its workers
Dem to launch impeachment proceedings against Trump over Gaza takeover talk
Joe Rogan slams Kamala Harris camp for lying about podcast booking
‘A new generation of working-class leaders’: Democratic challenger kicks off campaign for Staten Island borough president
Exclusive: Staten Island Ferry union makes endorsement in NYC comptroller race
Up-and-coming country singer has a tight connection to top Trump appointee
Trump to make history by becoming first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl
Here’s how many federal workers have already accepted Trump’s buyout offer
Assemblyman presses Mayor Adams for closure date of Staten Island migrant shelter
Betting sites show huge wagers on this top Dem getting nod for NYC mayor
Federal agencies cut ‘special observances’: Holocaust Remembrance Day, MLK Jr. Day, Pride and Women’s History months
Trump’s federal hiring freeze sparks fears of delayed IRS tax refunds
Public educator, a Democrat, announces candidacy for South Shore NYC Council seat