Politics
Hank Johnson welcomes incoming socialists as Pelosi, Ilhan Omar refuse to comment on growing DSA influence
Former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., dodged answering questions on the growing influence of the socialist movement after three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dominated in primary elections.
Chuck Schumer could get on AOC train if she opts for White House — instead of targeting Senate seat
Chuck Schumer is enough of a political animal that the 45-year lawmaker might end up lining up behind left wing “Squad” star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a run for president.
Zohran Mamdani’s NY socialist sweep could spur AOC White House bid: insiders
The clean sweep by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist slate in Tuesday’s House primaries could embolden “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez enough to run for president in 2028.
Exclusive | John Fetterman ravages Democratic Party’s ‘orgy of socialism’ after primary turmoil
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) ravaged the radical socialist candidates who are taking over the party he clings to – and insisted to The Post this week he has no plans to quit.
‘Central figure’ in $250M Minnesota fraud case arrested hiding out in Somalia
A “central figure” in a $250 million Minnesota welfare fraud scheme was arrested in Somalia this week after spending nearly four years on the run, the Justice Department announced Friday.
JD Vance tells Bill Maher how ‘America wins’ with or without Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance argued during an interview with Bill Maher Friday that “America wins” even if Iran refuses to sign a deal that would end the war.
Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children as target of ‘politically motivated’ false CPS report, police say
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.
US military strikes Iran — in payback for ‘unwarranted’ drone attack on cargo ship
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday that American forces conducted military strikes on Iran in a “powerful response” to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel, Lebanon sign framework peace agreement following US-backed negotiations
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework peace agreement on Friday — icing out Iran and its proxy group Hezbollah — following four days of negotiations in Washington.
Trump returns to scene of assassination attempt — and security looks virtually the same
President Trump is returning to the site of his most recent assassination attempt Friday — but the Washington Hilton’s security looks remarkably similar to what it did ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.