Trump signs spending bill to end partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, bringing an end to a four-day partial government shutdown that began on Saturday after Congress failed to approve funding before a deadline. The measure restores money for most federal agencies and gives lawmakers a short window to negotiate … Read more

Lawsuit filed against Trump administration over Gateway Tunnel Project funding

NEW YORK, Feb 3 – A legal fight has emerged between the Gateway Development Commission and the Trump administration over the future of the Gateway Tunnel Project, a major infrastructure effort meant to secure and modernize rail travel between New York and New Jersey. The commission has filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government of … Read more

Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to powerful figures across politics, business, and society

February 2 – The release of a vast collection of previously sealed Justice Department records has once again placed Jeffrey Epstein at the center of global attention. Epstein, a disgraced financier who was convicted of sex-related crimes involving minors, cultivated relationships with influential figures across politics, finance, academia, royalty, and the corporate world over several … Read more

US House moves toward vote on deal to restore government funding as shutdown continues

WASHINTON, Feb 2 – Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to begin consideration of legislation aimed at ending a partial federal government shutdown that took effect over the weekend, with leaders signaling that a final vote could take place as early as Tuesday if procedural hurdles are cleared. … Read more

Mayor Mamdani announces major appointments across city agencies, including historic DOC leadership

JANUARY 31 – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday unveiled a new slate of commissioners who will lead several of the city’s most critical agencies, a move his administration says reflects both continuity and change across municipal government. Announced on Saturday, the appointments include leaders for public health, veterans’ services, youth development, administrative … Read more

DOJ releases over 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein investigation records under transparency law

Washington, Jan 30 – The U.S. Department of Justice has begun one of the largest document disclosures in its history, releasing millions of pages connected to the federal investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows months of public pressure, congressional scrutiny, and legal requirements aimed at increasing transparency around a case that … Read more

Man arrested after attempting to spray Ilhan Omar during town hall in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 28 – A public town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis turned tense Tuesday evening after a man approached the congresswoman and sprayed an unknown liquid in her direction, prompting immediate intervention by security and police. Omar was not injured during the incident and chose to continue the event after … Read more

Severe winter weather disrupts US air travel, thousands of flights grounded

NEW YORK, Jan 26 – A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States has thrown travel plans into chaos, grounding thousands of flights, delaying many more, and disrupting road travel and power supplies. As freezing rain, heavy snowfall, and strong winds moved across key regions, airlines, airports, and federal agencies warned … Read more

Police chief cites high tension after federal agents kill local Man in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 25 – Tensions in Minneapolis escalated sharply over the weekend after federal agents fatally shot a 37 year old man during an enforcement operation, prompting renewed protests, political backlash, and serious questions about the conduct of federal authorities operating in the city. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the latest incident has pushed … Read more