Denver mayor speaks about city's response to immigrant influx at "sanctuary cities" hearing

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee to speak about his experience leading a "sanctuary city." See Johnston's full remarks.

CBS News - 21h

Democratic mayors testify about "sanctuary city" policies at House hearing

The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.

CBS News - 16h

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu notes immigrants' role in city's success at "sanctuary cities" hearing

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told Congress on Wednesday that positives about her city came "not in spite of our immigrants, but because of them." See Wu's full opening statement at the House Oversight ...

CBS News - 20h

New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston mayors give opening statements at "sanctuary cities" hearing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee for a hearing on ...

CBS News - 20h

Here’s what to know about the hearing on ‘sanctuary cities.’

The leaders of Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver will appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The New York Times - 1d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about city's history of immigrants at House hearing

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted his city's long history of immigration and its current drop in violent crime in his opening statement before a House hearing Wednesday on "sanctuary ...

CBS News - 20h

Watch live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing with 'sanctuary city' mayors

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday morning will hear from four Democratic mayors in a hearing where they will be expected to defend their cities' sanctuary status — ...

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Mayor Eric Adams Grilled by Democrats at ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing

Democratic lawmakers grilled Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over the circumstances behind the Justice Department’s move to dismiss his criminal case.

The New York Times - 19h

Democratic mayors push back on sanctuary city criticism at House hearing

The mayors of four so-called "sanctuary cities" testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, where they defended their jurisdictions' immigration policies and treatment of ...

CBS News - 16h

Democratic mayors push back on sanctuary city criticism at House hearing

The mayors of four so-called "sanctuary cities" testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, where they defended their jurisdictions' immigration policies and treatment of ...

CBS News - 16h

NYC Mayor Eric Adams highlights crime drop in opening statement at "sanctuary cities" hearing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday to speak about his city's immigration policies. See Adams' opening statement.

CBS News - 21h

'Blood on your hands': Mayors from 'sanctuary cities' grilled during House hearing

The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary cities

ABC News - 6h

"Sanctuary city" mayors defend the policies to Congress

Democratic mayors from four major U.S. cities defended their "sanctuary city" policies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. House Republicans have criticized these policies, which limit local law ...

CBS News - 18h

Comer and Pressley spar over crime data during hearing on sanctuary cities

During a House Oversight hearing, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Chair James Comer, R-Ky., argued over an article that claims U.S.-born Americans commit more violent crimes than immigrants. ...

NBC News - 21h

‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...

Politico - 4d

Watch Live: Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" testify before Congress

The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.

CBS News - 1d

G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities

At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.

The New York Times - 18h

‘We don’t apologize’ for being a sanctuary city: Santa Cruz mayor

The mayors of four major U.S. sanctuary cities defended their cities’ status in a hearing Wednesday.

The Hill - 5h

Rep. Gabe Evans says Denver's sanctuary city status attracts violent crime

President Trump boasted about his new administration's record on immigration during his address to Congress, saying he has implemented "the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in ...

CBS News - 19h

Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies

Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

The New York Times - 17h

Live updates: Trump touts 'unrelenting action' in speech; mayors grilled on 'sanctuary cities'

President Trump celebrated early action during his second term in a record-length speech to Congress on Tuesday night, drawing rounds of applause from Republicans and continual protests from ...

The Hill - 1d

What to know about Andrew Cuomo's run for New York City mayor

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced over the weekend he would run for mayor of New York City, four years after he resigned as governor amid a series of sexual harassment allegations ...

CBS News - 3d

Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants

The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.

Politico - Feb. 20

What happened in Luigi Mangione's New York City status hearing

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for a status hearing in New York state court on Friday. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

UK firms must ‘get on with’ investing abroad, says City of London mayor

Alastair King says companies need to take more risks doing business overseas

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Democrats need to stay in the ‘arena’ to fight DOGE, says Kansas City mayor

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the termination of IRS workers in Kansas City as House Republicans face backlash from constituents over cuts to the federal ...

NBC News - Feb. 25

Andrew Cuomo attempts political comeback with run for New York City mayor

The former state governor resigned four years ago following allegations of sexual harassment

Financial Times - 4d

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo enters New York City mayoral race

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo entered the race for New York City mayor over the weekend. Cuomo, a Democrat, resigned as governor in 2021 following a series of sexual harassment allegations ...

CBS News - 3d

LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor

The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.

ABC News - 1d

Trump tells DC mayor she must clean homeless encampments in the city

President Trump on Wednesday told Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser that she must clean homeless encampments in the city. “We have notified the Mayor of Washington, D.C., that she must clean up ...

The Hill - 17h

‘I’m collaborating’: how New York City’s mayor gave in to Trump’s migrant crackdown

Eric Adams, mayor of the US’s largest city, is caught up in a swirl of indictments, immigrants, Rikers and Donald Trump. This Valentine’s Day, a new political power couple said their vows on the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

DC Mayor suggests city will paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza near White House

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) issued a Tuesday statement suggesting the city may paint over the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. “The mural inspired millions of people and helped our ...

The Hill - 1d