Joseph Konig

New York

National Digital Reporter at Spectrum News

National Digital Reporter, Spectrum News | [email protected] | [email protected] | formerly: @ny1, @norwoodnews

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Obama warns U.S. ‘dangerously close’ to Hungary-style autocracy

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

HARTFORD, Conn. — While former President Barack Obama has emerged every couple years since leaving the White House to campaign for Democratic candidates, he has been limited in embracing a public-facing role as his party searches for a new generation of leaders after nominating for president his secretary of state and vice president in three successive election cycles.
Pediatricians, Democrats denounce Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender care

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

Editor’s note: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. The Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, also provides support and is available 24/7 via online chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-help/, by phone at 1-866-488-7386 and via text at 678678.
New book on Biden’s health sparks reflection, regret among Democrats

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

A new book by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson about President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection as his health declined has set off a round of reflection and regret among senior Democrats who publicly backed his campaign until his disastrous debate performance last June.
Acting FEMA head out after telling Congress the agency shouldn’t be eliminated

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig |Reuben Jones

WASHINGTON — The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was replaced on Thursday, a White House official and Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed to Spectrum News.
Trump faces double-digit disapproval as he hits 100 days, national polls show

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

WASHINGTON — Poll after poll in recent weeks as President Donald Trump approached the 100th day of his second term have suggested his job approval numbers are deep underwater. Sizable majorities of Americans are expressing deep concern about his handling of the economy, commitment to democracy and ability to improve their lives.
Trump stokes fears of soaring prices and recession in first 100 days

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Joseph Konig

WASHINGTON — Few policy areas were more central to President Donald Trump’s comeback campaign last year than inflation, daily costs facing Americans and his pledge to lower prices after the Biden administration struggled to rein in the excesses of an economy rapidly recovering from the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schumer demands answers from Trump administration on DOGE's missing $318 million

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Joseph Konig

WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is demanding answers from the Trump administration over a claim by billionaire Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service that they saved more than $318 million by cancelling an Office of Personnel Management contract. But Schumer, referring to reports by The New York Times and others, is demanding evidence that the savings are genuine.
Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs except for China

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

After days of economic turmoil and global frustration with his tariff policies, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 90-day pause on the import taxes he placed on most countries in the world, with the exception of China. China, which has escalated its own tariffs in retaliation in recent days, will face a 125% tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. “effective immediately," the president said.
Vance meets with Marines after group chat discussing Houthi strikes is published

Mar 26, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, Vice President JD Vance debated the merits of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels with the country’s top national security officials, questioning President Donald Trump’s judgment ahead of the deadly bombings that ultimately were carried out.
Cruz threatens subpoenas as he probes GOP targets

Mar 12, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Joseph Konig

WASHINGTON — As he wields his new chairmanship of the Senate Commerce Committee, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has secured several victories by threatening to subpoena targets of his oversight investigations and pledged more will come if companies and organizations don’t comply with his inquiries.