In Virginia, polling shows Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin in a tight race that’s focused on abortion and schools. Also worth watching: November elections in Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, New Jersey and more. Terri Rupar Originally published by The 19th The year after a presidential contest is not a big one …
Read More »President Biden commemorates 9/11 at three attack sites
President Joe Biden commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with visits to each of the three sites where hijacked planes crashed in 2001, honoring the victims of the assault. Biden began the day in New York, where he and first lady Jill Biden attended a ceremony at the …
Read More »President Biden Surveys Ida Storm Damage In New York, New Jersey
President Joe Biden traveled to New Jersey and New York City Tuesday to survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Biden declared climate change “everybody’s crisis” after touring the neighborhoods severely damaged by Ida. He said it’s time for …
Read More »Biden Declares Disaster State In New York, Orders Federal Aid
President Joe Biden has ordered federal aid to New York after declaring a major disaster in the state. The aid will supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ida, including the counties of Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond and Westchester, the White House said Monday. Assistance …
Read More »Kathy Hochul Sworn In As New York’s First Woman Governor
Kathy Hochul, a Democrat from Buffalo, was publically sworn in as New York’s first woman Governor on Tuesday morning after holding a private ceremony late Monday night. The newly elected official says she wants New Yorkers to “believe in their government again.” Gov. Kathy Hochul is ceremonially sworn in as …
Read More »Cuomo’s exit puts two women in New York’s highest offices
New York Lt. Gov Kathy Hochul and state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins are ushering in a historic first for women’s political leadership at the state level. Orion Rummler Originally published by The 19th This article has been updated. Lt. Gov Kathy Hochul will soon become New York’s first woman governor, …
Read More »New York Governor Cuomo Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he would resign as governor, effective in 14 days, in the wake of an attorney general’s report that concluded he sexually harassed multiple women and even sought to retaliate against an accuser who went public with her allegations. The investigation led to top …
Read More »New York Becomes The Sixth State To Ban Child Marriage
New York is now the sixth state to ban child marriage. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Thursday to change the legal age of consent to be married in New York to 18. “This administration fought hard to successfully end child marriage in New York and I’m proud to …
Read More »DOJ Launches Gun Trafficking Strike Forces In Five Major US Cities
The Department of Justice launched gun trafficking strike forces in five cities across the United States on Thursday to eradicate the growing gun violence. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco launched the strike forces during a trip to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives …
Read More »The Biden Administration Is Encouraging States To Use COVID-19 Funding To Combat Rising Crime
The Biden Administration is encouraging state and local governments to use COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to combat violent crime. During a meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden discussed the surge in gun violence with a group of law enforcement officials, community …
Read More »Rudy Giuliani’s Washington D.C. Law License Is Suspended
Former President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani, has been suspended from practicing law in Washington, D.C. The D.C. Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that the disgraced lawyer would be “suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia” until the “outcome of a full formal disciplinary hearing” in New York …
Read More »Department of Justice Launches Effort To Crack Down On Firearms Trafficking
The Department of Justice announced it would launch five cross-jurisdictional firearms trafficking strike forces within the next 30 days to help reduce violent crime by addressing illegal gun trafficking in significant firearms trafficking corridors. The Attorney General will discuss with the President, law enforcement officials, and local and community leaders, …
Read More »Trump Organization Is Suing New York City For Canceling A Contract
The Trump Organization is suing New York City for canceling a contract with Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx. The lawsuit accuses the city’s Mayor Bill de Blasio of terminating the contract after the deadly January 6 attack. “Mayor de Blasio has a preexisting, politically based predisposition …
Read More »Democrats Want More High-Speed Rail Funding In Infrastructure Package
Democratic Congress members are pushing for an increase in funding for high-speed rail in President Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure package. The current proposal includes an $80 billion investment in rail projects, although experts say most of that would go to update existing Amtrak lines versus new investments in rail. …
Read More »Congress To Honor Capitol Police And D.C. Police With Gold Medals
Congress will honor the entire Capitol Police force and the D.C. police with Congressional Gold Medals for their work during the deadly Jan.6 domestic terrorist attack. The final vote in the House on Tuesday was 406-21, with all 21 votes being from Republican lawmakers. “Let us give them all the …
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