Leah Barkoukis

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

Now, a House Democrat is asking for a congressional delegation to visit the CECOT prison in El Salvador, where Abrego Garcia and hundreds of other deportees were sent. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) wrote to House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep.

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out at Jerome Powell after the Federal Reserve chair warned about the effect tariffs will have on the economy. "The ECB [European Central Bank] is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, 'Too Late' Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND WRONG, yesterday issued a report which was another, and typical, complete 'mess!'" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

New Yorkers’ opinions of Governor Kathy Hochul are, at best, lukewarm. Hochul’s approval rating is upside down; a majority of New Yorkers think she is not a good leader for the state, and nearly six in ten do not want Hochul to run for re-election next year. Perceptions of Hochul exist within a pessimistic atmosphere. New Yorkers think the quality of life in New York is on a decline. Majorities perceive the state to be unaffordable and oppose congestion pricing.

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

Former Rep. Mayra Flores is “fully recovering” after being hospitalized on Wednesday shortly after beginning her campaign to unseat Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas’ 28th Congressional District. “Earlier today, Mayra Flores faced a sudden health scare, but thanks to the incredible care she received and the support of her loved ones, she is now fully recovering and feeling stronger than ever,” her team said in a statement on X.

1 week ago | townhall.com | Leah Barkoukis

President Biden on Tuesday will deliver his public remarks since leaving office at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago. “We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference,” Rachel Buck, the organization’s executive director, said in a statement announcing the former president will headline the event.