Sen. Chris Van Hollen ‘not looking’ to challenge Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader, ‘kicking the tires’ on 2028 presidential bid

Sen. Chris Van Hollen confirmed Thursday that he has no plans to challenge his colleague Chuck Schumer for the post of Senate Democratic leader after the party regained the majority in this week’s midterms — because he has his sights set on higher office. “I’ve made clear that I’m not looking to be the next Democratic leader,” Van Hollen (D-Md.) told Fox 5 DC in an interview. “I’ve been kicking the tires on a 2028 presidential election.” Van Hollen has been floated repeatedly as an alternative to Schumer (D-NY) by Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.), who reiterated his support for the…

How the proposed MLB salary cap would put the squeeze on the Mets roster

Since buying the Mets six years ago, Steve Cohen has emphasized the importance of building an infrastructure that will sustain the franchise. Part of his thinking undoubtedly was his hope to avoid massive payrolls with an eye toward the Mets’ profitability. But at least as equally pertinent, if not more…

Banged-up Seaford Vikings out for more after losing LI Championship last year

The Seaford Vikings are on another journey to Valhalla.  Nassau County’s defending football champions are gearing up for what will ideally be another title run — this time finishing the job in the Long Island Championship, where the Norsemen heartbreakingly fell 20-19 to Bayport-Blue Point on a record-setting 47-yard walk-off…

Son of incoming Lakers owner Bob Iger revealed as G League broadcaster

The Coachella Valley Lakers, the Lakers’ G League affiliate, announced on Thursday that Will Iger, the son of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, will be the team’s play-by-play announcer for the 2026-27 season.  He’ll join A.C. Green, who’ll be the game analyst, as the Coachella Valley Lakers’ broadcast team.  The…

California’s controversial billionaire tax looks headed for defeat

California’s bitterly contested billionaire tax appeared to be heading for defeat Tuesday night after a vicious campaign that split Democrats, sent Silicon Valley tycoons scrambling to leave the state and sparked a $330 million-plus war to kill the proposal. Proposition 40, which would slap a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’…

Josh Turek dunks GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson to give Democrats Senate control

WASHINGTON — Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a former wheelchair basketball star, defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson Tuesday in the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, ensuring Democrats would take control of the upper chamber of Congress for at least the next two years. Turek, 47, the first…

James Talarico turns Texas blue with defeat of Republican Ken Paxton

James Talarico made history Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from Texas since 1988 by upsetting state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton, 63, had unseated 24-year incumbent John Cornyn in a May primary runoff, but a history of scandals and controversy proved too much for him…

West Hollywood mom-and-pop shuts up shop after 20-year run

It’s time to hang it up. After 20 years in business, a West Hollywood mom-and-pop shop is closing its doors for good. Brick & Mortar clothing boutique announced that they will permanently close by the end of this month, ceasing both in-store and online sales. Located at 8713 Santa Monica…

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