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

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 — ...

The Hill - 12h

"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 - 3h

‘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 - 3d

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 - 4h

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 - 4h

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 - 1h

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 - 9h

Watch Live: Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress

President Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.

CBS News - 23h

Watch live: House Democrats speak ahead of Trump's speech to Congress

House Democratic leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's first major speech before Congress. The press conference, led by Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ...

The Hill - 1d

Sanctuary city mayors struggle to counter GOP's ‘pro-criminal’ attacks

Republicans put Democrats in the hot seat as they continue to try and win the messaging wars on immigration policy.

Politico - 5h

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 - 6h

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 - 5h

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 - 6h

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 - 5h

'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 - 19m

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

Palestinian American mother testifies son watched as attacker stabbed her before killing the boy

A woman whose 6-year-old son was fatally stabbed in an attack that prosecutors say was motivated by hate said her son watched in fear as she was stabbed.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Watch live: Trump gives joint address to Congress

President Trump, emboldened by more than a month of overhauling spending and the federal workforce paired with policy moves and sweeping executive orders, is set to give his first major address ...

The Hill - 1d

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

Watch: Sen. Elissa Slotkin refutes Trump's speech to Congress in Democratic rebuttal

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan gave the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. She explained how to "protect the middle class," and also ...

CBS News - 22h

Watch live: White House holds briefing after Trump's address to Congress

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon, just a day after President Trump gave his first address to a joint session of Congress since returning ...

The Hill - 9h

More Than 36 Million Watched Trump’s Address to Congress on Live TV

The annual presidential speech is one of the last remaining mass-audience media moments available to a national politician.

The New York Times - 4h

Watch live: Democrats reintroduce bill giving 'Dreamers' pathway to citizenship

A group of House Democrats are set to reintroduce legislation on Wednesday afternoon that would provide recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program a pathway to become ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Watch live: Slotkin gives Democratic response to Trump joint address

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) is set to give the Democratic response following President Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday evening. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 13h

Tottenham vs. Manchester City live stream: Premier League prediction, TV channel, where to watch online, odds

Both teams are far from where they want to be in the table

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Watch live: Trump addresses joint session of Congress as tariffs, DOGE and Ukraine fuel uncertainty

Democrats have invited as guests people who lost their federal government jobs in an effort overseen by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.

CNBC - 23h

Watch live: Democrats speak out against plans for Social Security Administration job cuts

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over expected “significant workforce reductions” at the Social Security Administration. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), along with Sens. Patty ...

The Hill - 2d

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

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 - 7h

Senate Democrat wants Musk, FAA chief to testify about air traffic control technology

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is calling on fellow senators to have Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk and acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Chris Rocheleau ...

The Hill - 1d

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

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2h

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 - 4h

How to watch Trump address to Congress

President Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress for the first time during his second term on Tuesday, outlining the goals of his administration and how he views the state of the ...

The Hill - 1d

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

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