Healthcare tensions rise as thousands of nurses strike at New York City hospitals

NEW YORK CITY, Jan 12 – Thousands of nurses across several of New York City’s largest hospital systems launched a strike on Monday, escalating a labor dispute that has been building for weeks and drawing attention from city and state leaders. The walkout follows failed negotiations over the weekend between hospital management and the nurses’ … Read more

Federal use of ‘domestic terrorism’ questioned after ICE agent kills Minneapolis mother

Federal use of ‘domestic terrorism’ questioned after ICE agent kills Minneapolis mother

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 11 – The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident and US citizen, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has ignited a national debate over the expanding use of the term “domestic terrorism” by federal officials. At the center of the controversy is US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s public … Read more

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack rekindles deep divisions at the Capitol

WASHINGTON, Jan 6 – Five years after the violent breach of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the country remains sharply divided over how to remember and interpret one of the most consequential days in modern American political history. What unfolded that winter afternoon, when Congress met to certify the results of the … Read more

Zohran Mamdani to become first New York City mayor sworn in on the Quran as city rings in the New Year

NEW YORK, Dec 31 – As New York City counts down to the New Year, Zohran Mamdani, 34, is set to make history as the city’s youngest mayor in a century when he takes the oath of office at midnight on New Year’s Day. In the lead-up to assuming office, Mamdani has been working to … Read more

Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found

Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found

December 23 – The arrest of a California mother in connection with the death of her nine-year-old daughter has shocked communities across multiple states, as investigators outlined what authorities describe as a deliberate and carefully planned crime that unfolded over several weeks. Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the … Read more

Epstein files controversy raises red flags for Republicans heading into midterms

December 20 – The release of long awaited files tied to Jeffrey Epstein was supposed to quiet political pressure and demonstrate transparency. Instead, it has opened a new front of criticism inside the Republican Party, with some lawmakers and conservative voices warning that limited disclosures and heavy redactions could haunt the party as the 2026 … Read more

Holiday speech, Trump promoting achievements despite waning public support

WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – In a rare evening speech delivered from the White House amid festive holiday decorations, President Donald Trump used the occasion to spotlight what he described as major accomplishments of his administration, even as new polling data shows declining approval ratings, particularly on the economy. Speaking in a fast paced and combative … Read more

Republicans intensify pressure on Hegseth’s Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 – Rising concern among Republicans has shifted sharply toward the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as key committees in Congress undertake their most aggressive oversight efforts since he assumed the role. What began as quiet frustration over limited transparency has now grown into a visible challenge to the Pentagon’s decision making, … Read more