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Sen. Kennedy Lists the Millions in Questionable Spending Democrats Want to Give Overseas Before Ending Shutdown
By Liz Peek Staff
The Senate failed to pass a bipartisan stopgap spending measure Friday, extending the government shutdown. Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana took to the Senate floor just before the weekend to outline a list of outrageous spending items he says Democrats are demanding be restored before they agree to reopen the federal government. Only three […]
The shutdown exposes 3 critical weaknesses for Democrats
By Liz Peek Staff
This post originally appeared on TheHill.com Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer says that there’s only one party that wants to shut the government down. He’s right: it’s only Democrats who won’t allow the Senate a few more weeks at current spending levels to agree on a new budget. The shutdown highlights three weaknesses undermining the […]
Democrats Decry Lost Wages For Federal Workers But Refuse to Forego Their Own Pay: ‘It’s not feasible’
By Liz Peek Staff
All but four congressional Democrats opposed a Republican-backed funding bill that would have prevented a government shutdown. Since then, many have expressed regret that millions of federal employees will miss paychecks until the government reopens—while lawmakers themselves are able to continue receiving theirs. By law, members of Congress are still paid during a shutdown, unlike […]
Critics Slam Mamdani’s Push to End NYC’s Gifted & Talented Program: ‘He’s Taking Away Opportunities’
By Liz Peek Staff
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist and leading candidate in the New York City mayoral race, reportedly plans to phase out the Gifted and Talented program for elementary school students in NYC, the New York Post reports. This initiative represents a significant policy shift, reverting back to the approach taken by former Mayor Bill de Blasio […]
Chaos at LaGuardia: Two Delta Jets Smash Wings, FAA Investigating
By Liz Peek Staff
Operations at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were briefly disrupted Monday night after two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway. The planes clipped wings, injuring one person and prompting an immediate response from airport crews. Authorities said the incident happened as both aircraft were maneuvering for departure. The injured individual’s condition has not been disclosed, […]