Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, Trailblazing New York Democrat, Dies at 87
Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, dies at 87 after battling metastatic breast cancer.
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Will Not Seek Reelection, Delivering Blow to Democrats
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire won't seek reelection next year, marking the end of her historic political…
Florida Bill Proposes Study to Eliminate Property Taxes Amid Rising Concerns
Rising property taxes in Florida spur discussions on a bill that proposes the elimination of property taxes,…
Panama President Refutes Trump’s Claim of ‘Reclaiming’ Panama Canal
Panamanian President, Jose Raul Mulino, accuses Donald Trump of falsely claiming the US is "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.
Lebanese President Aoun’s Riyadh Visit Spurs Saudi Review of Lebanese Import…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's first overseas trip since taking office was to Riyadh, where he discussed resuming…
Trade War Tensions Rise as Trump Plans Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and…
NY Prisons Await Details of Tentative Offer Amid Ongoing Corrections Officer Strike
A tentative deal between striking New York corrections officers and the state is under review, as their call for a full repeal of the HALT Act continues.
Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Curb NYC Mayor’s Power Stalled in State Legislature
Gov. Hochul wants to pass legislation to curb Mayor Adams' authority, but lawmakers say the measure is stalled.
US Agencies Resist Elon Musk’s Work Summary Demand Amid Job Loss Threat
Key U.S. agencies resist Elon Musk's demand for federal employees to list accomplishments or risk job loss amidst a…
2,400 Newly Found JFK Assassination Records to be Declassified, Says FBI
FBI finds 2,400 new records tied to JFK assassination, set for declassification in compliance with President Trump's executive order.