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Government cash mailings to random Americans draw Senate DOGE leader's ire: 'Complete waste'
“We knew taxpayers were getting nickel and dimed but blindly mailing $145,000 in cash is shocking even for Washington,” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) told The Post.
Trump calls on House Republicans to 'think about expelling' Dem impeachment backers
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich) announced Monday that he had filed seven articles of impeachment against Trump.
Right and WRONG ways to fix NYC primary elections
Mayor Eric Adams’ City Charter Revision Commission just floated two dueling ideas for reforming city primary elections — one excellent, one awful.
Long Island Republicans want audit of MTA, LIRR after latest tax squeeze from cash-strapped agency
Long Island Republicans blasted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's latest tax crunch on suburban businesses -- calling Thursday for an audit of the chronically cash-strapped agency.
NY, NJ homeowners face major tax changes as Republicans battle over new SALT cap
Three sources familiar with the meeting told The Post that members batted around maximum deduction figures of $30,000, $40,000 or $60,000 -- and still others suggested it was going to...
How AOC responded when asked about her 2028 presidential aspirations
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not rule out 2028 presidential aspirations when asked about the viral video that had pundits guessing if she was soft-launching her campaign.
CNN's Scott Jennings mulling major career move —but is awaiting Trump's approval
WASHINGTON — Conservative CNN pundit Scott Jennings is mulling a run to replace retiring Kentucky GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell -- but is waiting to see if President Trump will give him the green...
Contractors for Dem fundraising platform ActBlue summoned to Congress amid fraud probe
ActBlue has overseen $16 billion in contributions to Democratic campaigns and causes since 2004.
GOP challenger hauls in donations as he eyes Letitia James rematch for NY AG: 'Time for Tish to go'
Republican Michael Henry said he's raising the necessary funds to topple Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James in a rematch next year.
NY GOP state headquarters defaced with Nazi symbols for second time in 2 weeks as leaders urge Dems to tone down rhetoric
The word "Nazis" with an arrow pointed to it underneath was scribbled on the face of the building on State Street -- just two blocks from the state Capitol, the...
Rep. Elise Stefanik bristles after Speaker Johnson claims they've discussed NY gov run: 'Not true'
“I have had no conversations with the Speaker regarding the Governor’s race,” Stefanik said on X. "Stay tuned."
Remedy for Trump's sinking poll numbers: Pass the tax-slashing budget bill fast
President Trump met with Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday to discuss the budget reconciliation bill, which would make his 2017 tax cuts, set to expire at the end of the...
Hochul's budget fantasy speeds NY off a spending cliff
The state will have less to spend than the Democrats’ budgets anticipate — and the disconnect gives Albany Republicans a rare chance to be relevant.
The Post endorses Frank Morano for City Council in Staten Island's special election Tuesday
Staten Island City Councilman Joe Borelli's early departure from office has triggered a nonpartisan ranked-choice special election to fill the vacancy. Election Day is Tuesday, and The Post today endorses...
GOP demands probe into whether AmeriCorps misspent $144M from Biden 'rescue plan'
The GOP-led House Committee on Education & the Workforce is demanding an investigation into whether AmeriCorps misspent $144 million from the American Rescue Plan after Congress clawed back that funding.
Trump sours on millionaire tax to fund 'big, beautiful' agenda bill
President Trump all but rejected a proposal floating around amongst congressional Republicans to jack up taxes on millionaires to pay for the "big, beautiful" agenda package.
Congressional Dems' support from young Americans hits new low: poll
In 2017, early in Trump's first presidential term, congressional Democrats had an approval rating of 42% among Americans under 30.
The left and right can agree on one thing: Our government is a joke on the United States
Even liberals in good standing can't deny rigid American system has become farce.
Facebook probed over black-market groups helping illegal migrants land Uber, other jobs
"Turning a blind eye to these groups operating on your platform is just the latest in many instances of Meta choosing profit over the wellbeing of American consumers," Sen. Marsha...
Man labeled 'unhinged lunatic' by Nancy Mace fires back after viral dust-up, insists he looks better in short shorts
"She was asked — politely — when she would face her constituents in a real town hall. Her reaction? To run to social media, edit the footage to her liking,...