Author: Bill Henery
Bill Henery
Bill Henery is a veteran political journalist, author, and respected columnist at The NewYorkBudgets. With a career that began in 1987, Henery has spent decades covering the shifting landscape of American politics. He is best known for his in-depth reporting on major political events, including the highly contested 2000 U.S. Election, and has become a trusted voice in political journalism.
Portland, Oregon — Echoes of 2020 reverberated through the streets of Portland this weekend as President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to the city, igniting a fierce legal and political showdown with Oregon’s Democratic leadership. The move, aimed at safeguarding federal properties like an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility amid ongoing protests, has drawn swift condemnation from state officials who filed a lawsuit Sunday to block what they call an “unlawful” and unnecessary intrusion. As tensions simmer, with at least one reported clash between protesters and federal agents, the episode highlights Trump’s aggressive stance…
NEW YORK – In a stunning turn of events that could reshape the Big Apple’s political landscape, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani fired back at what he perceives as interference from President Donald Trump and his wealthy supporters, insisting that the New York City mayoral race remains “not for sale” following incumbent Mayor Eric Adams’ abrupt withdrawal from the contest. Adams, who had been mounting an independent bid since April, released a video on social media Sunday announcing the end of his reelection campaign – just three weeks after defiantly vowing to press on. The move comes amid reports of…
Officials in Oregon have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Portland, adding to the legal battles against President Trump’s use of troops in major cities. The state of Oregon and city of Portland filed a joint lawsuit Sunday against Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the deployment of the National Guard to the Beaver State’s biggest city. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, calls the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland “heavy-handed” and unlawful. The president, in a post on his Truth Social platform Saturday morning, directed Hegseth to “provide all necessary Troops” to…
In a bold move that’s got the liberal media establishment shaking in their boots, President Donald Trump unleashed a staggering $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and publisher Penguin Random House on September 15, 2025, calling out years of what he describes as vicious, fabricated attacks designed to derail his America First agenda and sabotage the 2024 election. This isn’t just another legal skirmish—it’s a full-frontal assault on the fake news machine that’s spent decades smearing Trump, his family, his businesses, and the patriotic movements like MAGA that have reshaped American politics. And despite a Florida judge’s…
Provo, Utah – In a stark affirmation of justice for one of America’s brightest conservative voices, Utah prosecutors laid out a damning case against Tyler James Robinson on Tuesday, charging the 22-year-old radical leftist with aggravated murder in the cold-blooded assassination of Charlie Kirk. With seven felony counts on the table—including obstruction of justice and witness tampering—authorities announced their intent to pursue the death penalty, a fitting end for the monster whose hatred-fueled plot ended the life of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder. This isn’t just a prosecution; it’s a declaration of war against the violent extremism festering in…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Israel on Sept. 13, announcing a renewed effort to win the return of hostages taken by Hamas and address humanitarian concerns after nearly two years of fighting in the Gaza Strip. “On my way to Jerusalem. My focus will be on securing the return of hostages, finding ways to make sure humanitarian aid reaches civilians, and addressing the threat posed by Hamas,” Rubio said in a post on X on Saturday afternoon. “Hamas cannot continue to exist if peace in the region is the goal.” Rubio’s visit comes on the heels of an…
First Lady Melania Trump is threatening legal action against Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, demanding a public apology and retraction for comments linking her to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter dated August 6, 2025, Melania Trump’s attorney, Alejandro Brito, warned that failure to comply could lead to a $1 billion defamation lawsuit, citing “overwhelming financial and reputational harm” caused by Biden’s remarks. The controversy stems from a July interview Hunter Biden gave to YouTube personality Andrew Callaghan, in which he claimed that Epstein introduced Melania Trump to her husband, President Donald Trump.…
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has said federal control over Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department should last more than 30 days. “We’re going to be asking for extensions on that—long-term extensions,” the president told reporters on Aug. 13 at the Kennedy Center. Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973, the president can declare an emergency and take over the police department in the nation’s capital city for two days. He can prolong that for 30 days by notifying Congress. For the emergency to be extended further, Congress must give the go-ahead. That effort could face a filibuster from Democrats in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under direction from the Trump administration, unlawfully delayed and canceled billions of dollars in federally approved medical research grants. The decision, rooted in efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies, violated the 1974 Impoundment Control Act (ICA), the congressional watchdog concluded. The GAO report, released Tuesday, revealed that nearly 1,800 grants were either canceled or delayed between January and June 2025, resulting in $8 billion less in grant awards compared to the same period…
In Washington, the worst-kept secrets are often the most dangerous ones. And in the case of Hunter Biden, the attempt to keep those secrets buried has created a scandal less about personal misconduct and more about how deeply politicized our justice system has become. The more we learn, the more it becomes clear: the cover-up is still very much underway — and it reaches the highest levels of American power. This month, Hunter Biden reemerged on the national stage not to answer questions, but to posture as a victim — blaming Republicans, the media, and even some Democrats for his…