New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council bill that would decrease criminal misdemeanor penalties imposed on vendors who sell illegal or unlicensed substances. The bill, titled Introduction 47-B, was passed with a considerable majority. However, the mayor said he vetoed it on behalf of public safety and quality of life in New… Continue reading New York City Mayor Vetoes Bill Decriminalizing Illegal Street Vending 

President Donald Trump criticized immigration polices both in the US and abroad that involve housing migrants in “luxury hotels.” Speaking aboard Air Force One after returning from a four-day trip to Scotland, Trump responded to a reporter’s question about the British government housing asylum seekers in hotels while their claims are processed. The reporter referenced… Continue reading President Trump Slams Migrant Housing in ‘Luxury Hotels’

The America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Prosperity is calling for major reforms to combat government-driven “debanking.” On Wednesday, the conservative think tank released a new report titled “Debanked: When Political Bias Trumps Financial Judgment.” The report outlines a series of policy proposals aimed at limiting the federal government’s influence over banks and protecting… Continue reading Conservative Group Urges Crackdown on Government-Driven ‘Debanking’ Practices

Northwestern University laid off 425 of its 4,300 faculty Tuesday amid a funding freeze of $790 million posed by the federal government. This mass-layoff comes after Columbia University recently settled with the White House a $220 million deal, while Harvard University is in talks for a similar, though costlier, settlement. The staffing budget will also… Continue reading Northwestern University Lays Off Over 400 Faculty Due to Federal Funding Freeze 

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors majority voted in favor of drafting an ordinance that would prohibit both federal and local law enforcement officers from concealing their identities. The purpose behind this ordinance is due to LA residents reportedly having, since the controversial ICE raids that began in June, “disturbing encounters” with… Continue reading LA County Board Motions to Prohibit All Law Enforcement From Identity Concealment Amid ICE Raids

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday its intention to restore Argentina as a partner in the US visa waiver program.  According to a press release from DHS, Secretary Kristi Noem said a statement was signed between her and Argentine Ministers Gerardo Werthein and Patricia Bullrich. Noem declared that Argentina has become, under President… Continue reading Argentina On Path to Re-Enter US Visa Waiver Program 

On July 9, during a public comment session at a Tempe Union High School District board meeting, I read the unsavory scenes from a book titled “All Boys Aren’t Blue.” This book happens to be on the shelves of district libraries.  Though it contains explicit scenes, the book is described by its publisher as a… Continue reading Cowardly School Board Refuses to Address Teen Novel Depicting Graphic Sex Scenes

The Trump administration is renewing its criticism of sanctuary cities following the Saturday shooting of a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in New York City. The officer was off-duty with friends at Fort Washington Park in Manhattan when two men on a moped approached them in an attempted robbery. One of the suspects… Continue reading Trump Admin Condemns Sanctuary Cities after CBP Officer Shot in NYC

About 400 “Good Trouble Lives On: John Lewis National Day of Action” protests will take place throughout the US on July 17 in demonstration against the Trump administration’s alleged threat to US civil rights.  Good Trouble Lives On is described as “a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and… Continue reading Annual Protest Demonstrating Against Alleged Civil and Human Rights Violations by Trump Admin to Resume July 17

The Trump administration is taking steps to cut $40 billion in taxpayer-funded federal benefits being accessed by illegal immigrants. According to a report by Fox News, the administration is moving to restrict illegal immigrants from accessing more than 15 federal assistance programs. The effort follows the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which was recently… Continue reading Trump Admin Moves to Cut $40 Billion in Federal Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

Former presidential candidate and Biden administration “climate czar” John Kerry acknowledged in a recent interview that President Donald Trump was “right” about the need to secure the US border. Speaking on a BBC podcast this week, Kerry emphasized the importance of maintaining a protected border, saying it is essential for any nation. “The first thing… Continue reading John Kerry says President Trump is ‘Right’ About Securing the Border

Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to a newly signed law that strips Medicaid funding from providers that also offer abortion services. The law, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on July 4. It includes a provision barring Medicaid… Continue reading Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Admin Over Funding Cuts