Politics
New York City Mayor Faces Backlash Over Eviction Remarks
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under criticism following a press conference where a housing advocate described evictions as ‘violence.’ The mayor was present during this statement. Antonia Marrero, part of the Housing Organizers
The Financial Implications of the GOP Reconciliation Package
The GOP’s reconciliation package has drawn attention in the House Budget Committee, particularly concerning its financial implications. One of the key elements of the legislation is that it allows Congress to expand the deficit by
White House Teleprompter Operator on Leave Over Betting Activity
A teleprompter operator at the White House has been put on unpaid leave after engaging in online prediction market activity that involved wagers connected to President Donald Trump’s public speeches. Federal regulators flagged this activity,
Arizona County Resolves Election Dispute
Maricopa County, Arizona, known for its contentious political environment since President Biden’s 2020 victory, has resolved a year-long election administration conflict. This resolution involves both the county’s board of supervisors and the county recorder. The
President Trump to Address Nation on 2020 Election
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night, focusing on the 2020 election results. This comes just months before the upcoming midterm elections. Earlier this year, ballots from the 2020 election
Evanston City Council Approves Controversial Apartment Complex
An extended protest from a neighboring historic Black church did not prevent the approval of a new apartment complex on Emerson Street in Evanston. The City Council voted 5-1 on July 13 to allow the
Supreme Court Ruling Challenges Trump’s Tariff Strategy
The U.S. Treasury experienced significant revenue growth from President Donald Trump’s taxes on global imports last year. However, this flow of money halted after the Supreme Court invalidated Trump’s significant tariffs in February. The looming
Congress Tackles Housing Crisis with Bipartisan Law
Congress has recently taken significant steps to address the housing affordability crisis by enacting a bipartisan law aimed at removing regulatory barriers. This new legislation represents a collaborative effort from both political parties to tackle
New DHS Rule Affects International Students’ Stay in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented a new rule that could significantly impact international students and exchange visitors. Under this rule, most foreign students and exchange visitors would be restricted to a
Senator Tillis Stipulates Meeting with Epstein Survivors for Blanche’s Nomination
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina set a stipulation for Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. Tillis is a key vote in moving Blanche’s nomination forward, and he asked