Former President Donald Trump is under growing political pressure from his conservative base as renewed scrutiny over Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ interviews intensifies the unresolved saga surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20‑year federal sentence for sex trafficking teenage girls, recently met for almost two days with Deputy Attorney General Todd BlancheContinue reading “Trump faces political turmoil, internal rifts over Epstein case”
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NY Governor Hochul considers redrawing state’s congressional map
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday she is reviewing the possibility of redrawing the state’s congressional map before the end of the decade, a move that would echo efforts by Republicans in Texas to reshape their districts following a public push from former President Donald Trump. Speaking at an event near Rochester, Hochul saidContinue reading “NY Governor Hochul considers redrawing state’s congressional map”
Trump administration sues New York City over sanctuary‑city laws, citing public safety risks
The Trump administration, through the U.S. Department of Justice, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against New York City and key city leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams, alleging that the city’s longstanding “sanctuary city” policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and jeopardize public safety. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of New York, challenges multiple municipalContinue reading “Trump administration sues New York City over sanctuary‑city laws, citing public safety risks”
Meta’s NYC Offices Vandalized Amid Political Backlash and Employee Revolt
The Midtown offices of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in Manhattan were seriously vandalized on Thursday, July 24. The vandalism is tied to the mounting political backlash tied to the explosive disclosures made by current Facebook employees and by Sylvestre, an NYC tech executive with insider knowledge that revealed howContinue reading “Meta’s NYC Offices Vandalized Amid Political Backlash and Employee Revolt”
Rep. Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in NY-17, Not Governor
U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from Rockland County, announced today that he will not pursue a gubernatorial bid in 2026. Instead, he will seek re-election to his Hudson Valley congressional seat, NY-17, a district that has leaned Democratic in recent elections. Lawler made the announcement during an appearance on Fox & Friends, stating, “AfterContinue reading “Rep. Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in NY-17, Not Governor”
Democrats Struggle to Unite on Shutdown Strategy Amid GOP Spending Push
With the October 1 deadline to avert a government shutdown rapidly approaching, Democrats are facing growing internal fractures over how aggressively to counter Republican-led spending proposals that include deep budget cuts and sweeping conservative policy riders. House Republicans have passed appropriations bills slashing non-defense spending and targeting progressive priorities such as abortion access, gun regulationContinue reading “Democrats Struggle to Unite on Shutdown Strategy Amid GOP Spending Push”
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos seen warming up to Trump Administration
Jeff Bezos, executive chairman of Amazon and founder of Blue Origin, has taken significant steps this month to improve ties with former President Donald Trump, a move analysts say is intended to secure policy and contract advantages for his space company. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bezos spoke with Trump at least twice inContinue reading “Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos seen warming up to Trump Administration”
US Judge temporarily blocked Trump from withholding NY Transportation Funds
A U.S. federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding transportation funds from New York over the state’s controversial congestion pricing program, siding with state and city officials who argued the move was politically motivated and legally flawed. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman in Manhattan granted a temporary restraining order barring theContinue reading “US Judge temporarily blocked Trump from withholding NY Transportation Funds”
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