“The younger generation of the mafioso” isn’t killing people, a judge said this week in granting bail to two alleged members of New York’s Gambino crime family. Diego “Danny” Tantillo and Angelo “Fifi” Gradilone will get to spend Thanksgiving at home under house arrest and strict monitoring, according to a court order. They are two…
In Michigan’s Macomb County, uncertainty over ‘Bidenomics’ | View caption Hide caption Right now, the outlook is not good for Mr. Biden. “Nationwide, and in Michigan as well, there is a divergence between … how people view their own economic standing versus how they feel about the economy as a whole,” says Matt Grossmann, a…
First Look Trump’s NY fraud trial resumes, as Donald Trump Jr. takes the stand Donald Trump Jr. is the first witness called to the stand by Donald Trump’s lawyers in the New York civil fraud trial. He said he never worked on the annual financial statements at the heart of New York Attorney General Letitia…
Ten members and associates of the Gambino crime family were arrested and accused of strong-arming their way into New York City garbage hauling and demolition businesses, authorities said Wednesday. At least four of the defendants were accused of wielding baseball bats as part of their intimidation tactics to gain entry to the lucrative fields, prosecutors…
First Look Olive police? Century-old trees chopped by chainsaw-wielding thieves. In the Mediterranean’s olive-growing countries, the extreme weather caused by climate change is taking a toll. Olive oil prices have soared, sparking a rise in thievery, including cutting down century-old trees. Greek farmers have asked for police help. | View caption Hide caption | In…
Rashida Tlaib pushes for cease-fire in Gaza – and faces blowback | View caption Hide caption As the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, Ms. Tlaib has become the face of a small but vocal progressive minority challenging Congress’ long-standing bipartisan support for Israel. Their movement reflects growing sympathy for the Palestinian cause among Democratic…
First Look Trump sons on trial in NY: Did they cover up company fraud? Donald Trump’s eldest sons are scheduled to testify at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit that could jeopardize the family’s real estate company. Donald Jr. and Eric deny any wrongdoing. | View caption Hide caption | When Donald Trump…
First Look What was Hillary Clinton’s role in Benghazi? It depends whom you ask. What happened during a deadly 2012 assault in Benghazi, which left four Americans dead? Competing reports by Democratic and Republican investigators offer different versions of events. | View caption Hide caption The confusion over the attacks on a diplomatic outpost and…
How Mike Johnson went from ‘who?’ to House speaker | View caption Hide caption For now, at least, some of the right-wing members who sparred with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy over spending and other matters before his historic ouster on Oct. 3 indicated they would give Speaker Johnson the benefit of the doubt as he…
WASHINGTON — Billions of dollars being spent by the federal government to arm Ukraine and replenish U.S. military stockpiles have been slow to translate into a significant number of new jobs in the U.S. as defense manufacturers grapple with logistical challenges in ramping up production. Weapons manufacturers and Defense Department officials declined to say how…