Day: January 13, 2026

Trump rips congestion pricing, calls for immediate end: ‘A disaster for New York’

6:20 am January 13, 2026

President Donald Trump called for New York City to end its congestion pricing model, calling it a disaster. “Congestion Pricing in Manhattan is a DISASTER for New York,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It’s got to be ended, IMMEDIATELY! It’s never worked before, and it will never work now. I love New York, and hate […]

Washington Post urges Supreme Court to ‘save women’s sports’ ahead of major trans athlete case

5:30 am January 13, 2026

The Washington Post published an opinion piece supporting women’s sports ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on transgender athletes’ participation in school sports. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. cases, which both address the constitutional rights of states to bar biological males from […]

Senate advances $174B package as Minnesota ICE shooting fuels DHS funding fight

5:21 am January 13, 2026

The Senate took its first step toward averting a government shutdown, but there’s still a long way to go on an increasingly shorter path to keep the lights on in Washington, D.C. Lawmakers advanced a $174 billion, three-bill package through its first procedural hurdle on Monday evening with an 81-14 vote, teeing up a vote […]

Jeffries says DHS Secretary Noem ‘should be run out of town’ amid ICE shooting backlash

5:06 am January 13, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., directed some heated remarks at a Trump administration Cabinet official whose department has been dominating headlines in recent weeks. “What is clear is that Kristi Noem is completely and totally unqualified. She should have never been confirmed by Senate Republicans,” Jeffries said of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]

George Clooney speaks French at Golden Globes after Trump mocked him

4:42 am January 13, 2026

George Clooney showed off his French-speaking skills during the 83rd annual Golden Globes, just weeks after President Donald Trump celebrated the actor’s French citizenship. While presenting the award for best motion picture – drama, Clooney — who was also nominated for his performance in “Jay Kelly,” shared a message in French. “Bonsoir, mes amis,” he […]