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Uber, Lyft drivers celebrate as City Council overrides Adams’ veto of ‘unfair deactivations’ ban bill
Uber and Lyft drivers are set to receive "just cause" protections against being suddenly kicked off the apps that employ them, a practice known as "unfair deactivations," after the City Council voted on Thursday to override ex-Mayor Eric Adams' 11th-hour veto
City Council enacts sweeping street vendor reform package after overriding last of Mayor Adams’ vetoes
The City Council enacted three bills on Thursday that advocates say will revolutionize street vending in New York City, weeks after former Mayor Eric Adams vetoed them on his last day in office. The Street Vendor Reform Package, consisting of Intros 431-B, 408
Judges are struggling to hold ICE accountable for dozens of violations. If they can’t, who can?
Federal judges are calling
Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
By ED WHITE A law enforcement agency executing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been described as a serial violator of court orders in Minnesota. The declaration didn’t come from the Democratic governor or Minneapolis’ Democratic mayor, who
California lawmakers are pushing various immigration-related bills this year
Just three days after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed by Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis, California senators advanced a bill meant to make it easier for people to sue federal immigration officials if their civil rights have been violated. Proponents
Court extends order barring Netanyahu's chief of staff from leaving Israel
Braverman, ambassador-designate to London,
Chaos, corruption and conspiracies: Israel's next election is getting ugly already
With a fractured opposition and a racist government that has nothing to offer its citizens after years of disasters, every electoral issue will be seen through the bloody filter of October 7 ...
Trump allies cite surge in appeals court wins, say reversals dwarf Biden era
U.S. appeals courts have overturned or stayed lower court rulings blocking President Donald
Virginia Democrats seek dozens of new tax hikes, including on dog walking and dry cleaning
Virginia Democrats have introduced a host of new tax proposals that would tax a range of services, including dog
From Rhetoric to Assaults, Black Members of Congress Face Escalating Threats
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have been the targets of a string of disturbing incidents in recent weeks, ranging from physical assaults to racially charged rhetoric and threats, underscoring growing polarization and violence directed at elected
Trump sends a message to next Fed chair, says deal ‘close’ on funding
President Donald Trump was in deal-maker mode Thursday, declaring that an agreement on government funding was “close” and setting the terms of employment for his coming Federal Reserve chair nominee. Amid the ongoing fallout from federal immigration agents
New Poll: Mississippi GOP primary voters overwhelmingly back major school choice bill
74% of likely Republican primary voters support the Mississippi Education Freedom Act. Mississippi Republican primary voters strongly support expanding school choice statewide and say they are more likely to vote for candidates who back such legislation,
FBI seizure of Georgia ballots reflects pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election grievance
ATLANTA — In an extraordinary
California governor’s race: Who are the major contenders now?
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s entry into California’s governor’s race further widens an already crowded field of contenders for the state’s top office. With the June 2 primary approaching, voters face a long list of candidates competing under California’s
Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
By Giovanna Dell’Orto and Rebecca Santana | Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate, the president’s border czar
Man impersonating FBI agent allegedly tried to break Mangione out of jail
Fox31 Denver | 2026-01-29, 22:36
A man unsuccessfully attempted to break accused killer Luigi
Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert shutdown
The Bryan Eagle | 2026-01-29, 22:36
Thursday's test vote came as Democrats have threatened a partial government shutdown when money runs out on Friday. ...
Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes
The Bryan Eagle | 2026-01-29, 22:36
With no serious negotiations underway, a partial shutdown appeared increasingly likely starting Saturday. ...
The Latest: Senate Democrats block DHS funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
Ellensburg Daily Record | 2026-01-29, 22:35
Democrats have voted to block legislation
RI bishop sends letter to state's Catholics about clergy sex abuse report. What it says.
Attorney General Peter Neronha lays out what is in clergy sex abuse report Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha sat down with The Providence Journal to lay out what his office found during the more than six years it spent investigating clergy sex abuse.
The Sweeping Elections Changes House Republicans Are Proposing
An elections reform
NDP confirms five contestants for leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh
Five candidates have met the
House committee backs bill that may lead to more conditions added to medical cannabis list
The committee also passed a bill that could expedite the release of a deceased loved one from a hospital. A bill that could eventually lead to more debilitating conditions being added to the state’s medical marijuana allowable use list passed out of the
CBIA spotlights affordability, workforce ahead of legislative session
With the 2026 legislative session less than a week away, Connecticut’s largest business association laid out a policy agenda that focuses on the needs of the state’s small businesses. On Thursday morning, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association
LIVE NOW: Trump Makes Announcement (Jan. 29)
President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House at 4:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. ...
Medicare Official Defends Slim Hike in Reimbursements, Says Program Must Be Cost-Effective
Medicare Advantage remains a critical program but must be cost-effective, a Medicare official said the day after
