Politics Cuba Protests Against US Mission Head Michael Hammer for ‘Meddling Behavior’ May 31, 2025 Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs protests against US diplomat Michael Hammer for his "unfriendly and meddling behaviour."
US Economy Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Transfer $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Portfolio… May 27, 2025 A federal judge's order may prevent Trump's plans to transfer the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the Small…
US Economy House GOP Pushes Trump’s Tax Cuts Despite Report of Rising Deficit May 21, 2025 House Republicans push for vote on multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks package amid concerns it will increase the US's…
US Economy Hawaii’s severe housing crisis continues due to high prices, mortgage rates May 15, 2025 Hawaii's housing crisis continues as high prices and mortgage rates make homeownership unaffordable for most, says a report by UH researchers.
Politics Senate Democrats to Demand Transparency from Trump on Deportations to El Salvador May 1, 2025 Senate Democrats push for a vote to require transparency on Trump administration's deportations to El Salvador,…
Politics New York to Create New Charge for Masked Criminals, Says Governor Hochul Apr 30, 2025 New York plans to charge individuals with a new crime if they wear masks while committing another offense, says…
Politics State Sen. Simcha Felder Wins Special Election for NYC Council Seat Mar 26, 2025 State Sen. Simcha Felder wins special election for the NYC Council seat, securing 81.7% of the vote against opponent Harold Tischler.
Politics Gov. Hochul and Legislators Clash Over Rental Assistance in NY Budget Proposal Mar 19, 2025 Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders disagree on the amount of rental assistance for the annual budget, amidst…
Politics Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, Trailblazing New York Democrat, Dies at 87 Mar 17, 2025 Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, dies at 87 after battling…
Michigan Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Will Not Seek Reelection, Delivering Blow to Democrats Mar 13, 2025 Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire won't seek reelection next year, marking the end of her historic political career and posing a significant challenge to Democrats' Senate prospects.