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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 - 1d -
One day, three crises and Trump's free-wheeling foreign policy on display
Supporters say bold moves on Hamas, Ukraine and tariffs are part of the president’s deal-making, while critics say his convention-breaking playbook is dangerous.BBC News - 1d -
Americans elected Trump to lower prices — his policies could do the opposite
“We’re not seeing anything that is credibly going to address the high prices of food, housing, and health care that he pledged to do something about,” one economist said.MarketWatch - 9h -
FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.The New York Times - 6h -
‘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 -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Mayor Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Mayor Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva, a 41-year-old LAFD veteran, as interim fire chief.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response
Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches campaign for NYC mayor in bid to oust Eric Adams
Cuomo, who left his previous post because of a damning sexual harassment scandal, announced his candidacy on Saturday against fellow Democrat Mayor Eric Adams.CNBC - 5d -
Adrienne Adams, N.Y.C. Council Speaker, Attacks Trump Ahead of Potential Mayoral Bid
In her final State of the City address, Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is considering a run for mayor, proposed ideas that she said could be “scaled for greater impact.”The New York Times - 2d -
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 -
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Suggests Black Lives Matter Plaza Will Be Painted Over
The announcement came just a day after a Republican congressman introduced legislation threatening to withhold millions in federal funds from the city unless the street mural was removed.The New York Times - 1d -
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 -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
‘I did nothing wrong’: NYC Mayor Adams denies immigration deal with Trump
Democrats grilled New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a House hearing on sanctuary cities. Adams denied any wrongdoing and said there was “no quid pro quo” with the Trump administration to avoid ...NBC News - 1d -
D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.The New York Times - 23h -
Zellnor Myrie, in NYC Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All
Mr. Myrie, a Democratic state senator, would offer free seats to public school students from 3-K to 12th grade in a plan to make New York City more affordable for families.The New York Times - 17h -
'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 citiesABC News - 13h -
D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed to NBC Washington that Bowser will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza and the “Black Lives Matter” ground mural will be painted over.NBC News - 7h -
How do we defend free speech – without falling prey to extremism? | Kenneth Roth
JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrum. In his speech last week at the Munich Security Conference, JD Vance pressed ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Prosecutor moves to dismiss unrelated charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
San Diego FC stuns LA Galaxy in first MLS game, defeating defending champs with 2-0 away win
Midfielder Anders Dreyer scored a brace to lift the expansion side over the Galaxy.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Jane Fonda defends ‘woke,’ saying it 'means you give a damn about other people'
Jane Fonda defended “woke” while accepting an award Sunday from the Screen Actors Guild Awards, a speech largely aimed at President Trump and the current American moment. Fonda, 87, accepted a Life ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Starmer defends slashing aid budget to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - UK politics live
Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces new defence budget by 2027. The rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Giants GM Joe Schoen 'happy' for Saquon Barkley, defends New York's decision to let star RB walk
Barkley just won a title with the rival EaglesCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
CBS must defend our free press, not settle Trump's $20 billion lawsuit
CBS has some figuring out to do with regards to free expression.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Evening Report —Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Andrew Harnik, Getty Images Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ELON MUSK united to defend the work ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weaponsABC News - Feb. 26 -
Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendants
A state judge on Wednesday agreed to toss out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? | George Monbiot
So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gates. All the talk now is of how we might defend ourselves ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Ref reports 'Die' chants made at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in Copa semifinal
A referee says Real Sociedad fans chanted “Die” at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinalsABC News - Feb. 27