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Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backing of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries resulted in all three winning Tuesday, while artificial intelligence industry factions battled over regulation in a separate race.
Super-rich complain but experts welcome Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax
New York City introduced a pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth over $1 million, sparking debate between critics who say it targets the wealthy and experts who view it as equitable revenue generation.
Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents
Former presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton contribute essays to a 250th-anniversary presidential history project that avoids direct mention of Donald Trump but addresses contemporary concerns about executive power.
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson
The National Indian Gaming Commission lacks a chairperson, preventing it from enforcing regulations and approving management agreements in the $46 billion tribal gambling industry.
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced support for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, likely securing confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators over concerns regarding Trump-related settlement provisions.
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
A federal judge approved the Trump administration’s effort to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals in the U.S., following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed similar protections to be stripped from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service amid staffing and infrastructure challenges
Mark Cruz, a Klamath Tribes citizen, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Indian Health Service, which provides healthcare to approximately 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms
The Senate passed a government funding bill with bipartisan support to prevent a shutdown through the November midterm elections, though House approval remains pending.
How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation Maine logger, became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and will challenge five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a race that could affect chamber control.
Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post
Indiana’s Republican Senate leader Rodric Bray announced he would step down from his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Trump’s redistricting plan lost their primary elections.
Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
Trump reversed a recent commitment to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns about transferring sensitive military technology during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.
Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US
The Trump administration announced a proposed rule Friday tightening English language requirements for Mexican train crews crossing the U.S. border, citing safety concerns.
Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
Tens of thousands of migrant children in U.S. government care face potential loss of legal representation as a federal contract funding their lawyers expires, advocates warn.
FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the agency’s actions against ABC, stating broadcasters must operate in the public interest in exchange for free airwave access. ABC countered that the FCC is retaliating against it for protected speech.
Trump’s tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination
Trump’s refusal to formally end a tax immunity agreement undermined efforts to secure permanent confirmation of acting attorney general Todd Blanche, with two Republican senators blocking the nomination over settlement terms.
Ex-White House counsel says Epstein accuser’s testimony ‘lacked inherent credibility’
A former White House counsel told House lawmakers that some allegations by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre lacked credibility, drawing swift criticism from Giuffre’s family members.
Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire
The Trump administration is allowing a federal contract for legal services to unaccompanied minors expire, prompting prosecutors to warn the policy undermines protections for child immigrants and crime victims.
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Democratic candidates nationwide are addressing previous positions supporting police defunding, a stance from 2020 protests that party leaders worry could damage midterm election prospects.
Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war
Senior Democrats accused Republicans of abdicating congressional authority on war powers, describing them as unwilling to challenge Trump’s military operations against Iran.
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
A Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants threatens to disrupt care for elderly and disabled Americans who rely on these workers.
Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers
Thousands of Haitian immigrants lost work authorization after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status, creating confusion for employers and workers across industries including hospitality and healthcare.
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California, Kentucky Move Toward Online Gaming
The past several weeks have brought with them a steady stream of news related to states in the U.S. moving toward some form of online gambling. In particular, California and Kentucky are taking steps in securing a web-based gambling initiative within their borders,...
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