Thomas Barrabi

Media April 28, 2023

Fired NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell losing $43M payout over Hadley Gamble sex harassment scandal

Former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is forfeiting more than $43 million after being forced to step down over a sexual harassment complaint from CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble.

POLITICS December 7, 2021

Biden-Putin call: Analysts say US president may still have a chance to derail Ukraine invasion

With a massive build of Russian troops near Ukraine’s border, Russia’s Vladimir Putin is indicating a willingness to risk a devastating military conflict in his years-long bid to regain a sphere of influence in Eastern Europe.

POLITICS December 3, 2021

Gov. DeSantis 'Florida State Guard' proposal prompts alarm from critics

Left-leaning politicians and pundits expressed alarm Friday after Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed the creation of a “State Guard,” a civilian military force that he would control to assist with what his office described as “state-specific emergencies.”

POLITICS December 2, 2021

Nikki Haley to shred Biden at GOP group's award dinner: 'America is retreating'

Former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley accused President Biden of emboldening America’s enemies and implementing disastrous domestic policies in a scathing speech Thursday that could serve as a precursor to a long-rumored run for the White House.

POLITICS December 1, 2021

Biden administration to extend transportation mask requirement through mid-March: report

The Biden administration will announce an extension for mask requirements for passengers on public transportation systems through mid-March, according to a report.

POLITICS November 19, 2021

Chinese state media labels Sen. Tom Cotton 'political rubbish' over Olympic boycott call

Sen. Tom Cotton’s call for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing drew a sharp response from Chinese state-run media on Friday, further highlighting tensions between the two nations.

POLITICS November 16, 2021

GOP lawmakers warn Blinken of potential 'disastrous consequences' of Russia policies

Top House Republican lawmakers blasted the Biden administration’s foreign policy strategy toward Russia on Tuesday, arguing that a failure to check aggression against Ukraine would do permanent damage to the United States’ international standing.

POLITICS November 16, 2021

Xi calls Biden 'my old friend' after US president had insisted they were not close

China’s President Xi Jinping referred to President Biden as his "old friend" ahead of a highly anticipated virtual summit meeting Monday evening that did not produce any major breakthroughs.

POLITICS November 15, 2021

GOP Sen. Lankford demands Mayorkas clarify testimony on migrants after leaked documents contradict him

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., demanded Monday that DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas clarify the department’s handling of migrant deportation proceedings after leaked ICE documents appeared to contradict his testimony before a Senate panel in September.

POLITICS November 10, 2021

Judge denies Trump request to halt release of documents to Jan. 6 select committee

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump’s request Wednesday to place a hold on an earlier ruling in which she rejected his bid to prevent the release of White House documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

POLITICS November 10, 2021

Cuomo advisers slam NY AG over handling of sexual harassment probe transcripts

Andrew Cuomo’s advisers stepped up their criticism of New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday following the release of interview transcripts and exhibits from the state’s probe of sexual harassment allegations against the disgraced former governor.

POLITICS November 9, 2021

Boston Mayor-elect Michelle Wu first woman, Asian-American to lead city

Boston mayor-elect Michelle Wu, the first woman and the first Asian-American to hold the top political office in the city’s history, will be sworn into office on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

POLITICS November 3, 2021

Sen. Murkowski slams Dems over 'show votes' on federal election bills

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, slammed Senate Democrats for pursuing “show votes” on federal election bills on Wednesday as Republicans used the filibuster to block consideration the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Virginia Governor Race November 3, 2021

Winsome Sears, Virginia GOP lieutenant governor candidate: What to know

Winsome Sears, the Republican candidate vying for Virginia’s lieutenant governor seat, is expected to become the first woman of color to serve in Virginia’s second-highest elected office in history.

POLITICS November 2, 2021

NYC mayoral election: Democrat Eric Adams soundly defeats Republican Curtis Sliwa

Democratic candidate Eric Adams won New York City’s mayoral election on Tuesday night, soundly defeating Republican challenger and “Guardian Angels” founder Curtis Sliwa in a race to determine who will lead the country’s most populous city.

US October 29, 2021

ISIS Halloween scare: Northern Virginia police increase security at shopping malls amid potential threat

Police in Northern Virginia are ramping up security in public spaces such as malls and shopping centers this weekend after receiving information about a potential security threat over Halloween weekend, officials said on Friday.

POLITICS October 29, 2021

Cuomo advisers allege timing of sex crime complaint meant to boost AG Letitia James' governor bid

Andrew Cuomo’s advisers slammed the filing of a misdemeanor forcible touching complaint against the disgraced ex-governor on Friday, decrying the move as a politically motivated effort to boost New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ recently announced gubernatorial bid.

POLITICS October 28, 2021

New Jersey governor's race: What to know

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is aiming to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in the 2021 New Jersey governor race that is seen as a potential bellwether for voter sentiment ahead of the 2022 midterms.

POLITICS October 25, 2021

US condemns Sudan military coup, pauses $700M in aid

The Biden administration suspended $700 million in planned aid for Sudan and condemned members of Sudan’s military involved a coup that ousted the country’s civilian-led transitional government from power.

POLITICS October 22, 2021

Virginia Democrats sue USPS over backlog of election-related mail

The Virginia Democratic Party filed suit against the U.S. Postal Service on Friday, alleging local branches of the federal agency have failed to process and deliver election-related mail ahead of a crucial gubernatorial race.

POLITICS October 21, 2021

Biden would consider ending filibuster for voting rights 'and maybe more'

President Biden said Thursday he is open to the possibility of altering or eliminating the filibuster to pass federal voting rights legislation “and maybe more,” an admission that marked a reversal on his previous stance.

POLITICS October 20, 2021

Senate Republicans block Democrats' federal voting rights legislation

Senate Republicans again blocked debate on sweeping federal voting rights legislation backed by President Biden on Wednesday, in a move likely to renew calls among some Democratic leaders to alter filibuster rules.

POLITICS October 19, 2021

Jan. 6 committee recommends Bannon face criminal contempt for defying subpoena

The House Jan. 6 select committee voted Tuesday night to recommend that Steve Bannon, a one-time top adviser to former President Donald Trump, be held in contempt of Congress over his refusal to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into the Capitol riot.

POLITICS October 11, 2021

California AG investigating oil spill that forced Huntington Beach to close

The California Department of Justice is investigating an oil leak that sparked fears of an environmental disaster near Huntington Beach, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Monday.

HEALTH October 9, 2021

FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reiterated its stance that the benefits of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks on Friday after several Nordic countries began restricting its use for certain age groups due to concerns about a rare heart-related side effect.

POLITICS October 8, 2021

Texas 'fetal heartbeat' abortion law reinstated by appeals court ruling

A federal appeals court reinstated Texas’ controversial six-week abortion ban on Friday night, days after a lower court suspended the Republican-backed law.

POLITICS September 30, 2021

Appeals court allows Title 42 expulsions to resume

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled Thursday that the Biden administration can resume use of Title 42, a Trump-era public health provision that allows federal officials to rapidly expel migrants who illegally cross the border due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

POLITICS September 24, 2021

Newsom signs bill replacing the word 'alien' in California legal code

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a Democrat-backed bill on Friday that will remove the term “alien” to describe migrants in the state’s legal code.

POLITICS September 24, 2021

Beto O'Rourke rips Biden response to Haitian migrant crisis in scathing op-ed

Democratic former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke ripped the Biden administration’s decision to expel thousands of Haitian refugees in a scathing op-ed on Friday, accusing the president and his advisors of failing to anticipate a crisis that was “years in the making."

POLITICS September 23, 2021

CIA recalls Vienna station chief over mismanagement of 'Havana Syndrome' cases

The CIA recalled its station chief in Vienna, Austria, amid concerns about mismanagement of suspected cases of the mysterious health issue known as “Havana Syndrome” at the city’s U.S. embassy, a senior U.S. official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday.