Boston Mayor Wu Criticized for Surge in Crimes Committed by City Employees, Several Arrests
Boston Employment Practices Under Scrutiny Following Arrests A string of high-profile arrests involving city employees in Boston has prompted calls for urgent reforms to the employment practices of Mayor Michelle Wu, according to recent reports from the Boston Herald. This Wednesday, the Boston City Council is set to move forward with an emergency order and […]
Gavin Newsom Appears Displeased With Arnold Schwarzenegger After The Former Governor Criticized Him
Newsom and Schwarzenegger Spar Over California Redistricting California Governor Gavin Newsom recently took a jab at former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger regarding a zoning campaign, casually pointing out that Danny DeVito, his co-star in “Twins,” is backing Newsom. This back-and-forth between the two has flared up again, particularly concerning California’s Proposition 50. On Monday, Newsom made […]
Mayors of cities criticized by Trump highlight major drops in violent crime.
Mayors Push Back Against Trump’s Characterization of Urban Crime Last week, as President Trump labeled Washington, D.C., a crime-ridden area that needed federal intervention, several mayors critiqued his statements. They found his comments at odds with recent progress they’ve seen in their cities regarding crime reduction. In fact, many mayors, particularly those from African American […]
‘Uncharted Area’: Victor Davis Hanson argues that economists who criticized tariffs lack the understanding they assert.
Victor Davis Hanson Discusses Tariff Predictions and Economic Policy Victor Davis Hanson appeared on Fox Business, where he critiqued those who forecasted economic turmoil due to the Trump administration’s trade policies, especially the elevation of tariffs. Media outlets have frequently anticipated a surge in prices as a direct result of President Trump’s tariffs. Yet, these […]
‘Heartless Figure’: Far-Left Editor Criticized For Attacking JD Vance’s Children On The Platform Favored By Liberals
Criticism of Mother Jones Editor Over Vice President’s Children On Tuesday, conservatives expressed their disapproval of Clara Jeffrey, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones, after she suggested that Vice President JD Vance’s children should publicly challenge President Donald Trump’s extensive deportation policy on social media. In a post on the social media platform BlueSky, Jeffrey mentioned […]
Former Democratic President Criticized for Being ‘Very Scoldy Lately’
Obama’s Call for Grit among Democrats Lulu Garcia-Navarro, a journalist and CNN contributor, discussed former President Barack Obama’s call for more resilience within the Democratic Party during a segment on CNN. She noted that Obama is encouraging Democrats to move past their frustrations and to embrace the principle of free speech, even when it leads […]
Kamala Harris Criticized On Social Media For Serious July 4 Message Featuring Photo That Excludes Joe Biden
Kamala Harris Faces Criticism Over July 4 Message Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris drew backlash on social media for her July 4 message, which many found to have a harsh tone. Accompanying the post was a photo taken from the celebration, featuring her husband, Doug Emhoff, watching the fireworks. “This July […]
Tom Homan Holds Nothing Back — Here Are Five Times He Criticized Democrats as Border Czar
Tom Homan Returns as President Trump’s Border Chief Since taking on the role as President Donald Trump’s border chief, Tom Homan has wasted no time reigniting the administration’s immigration enforcement policies, directly challenging Democrats and mainstream media. Appointed shortly after the 2024 general election, Homan is now responsible for overseeing US border activities. Trump remarked […]
Column: Trump, GOP budget cuts criticized as ‘cruel’ to Californians
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Democrat Says ‘Left’ Is Out For Blood After He Criticized Chicago’s Shielding Of Illegal Migrants From ICE
The Chicago Democrat said the left is targeting him for proposing a moderate amendment to the city’s strict sanctuary policy that prohibits cooperation between police and federal immigration authorities. Chicago City Councilman Raymond Lopez is working to find immigration enforcement solutions that better protect the city’s immigrant communities without demonizing President-elect Donald Trump for political […]