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fromAdvocate.com
18 hours ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
#new-jersey
fromCbsnews
1 day ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
fromCbsnews
1 day ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Bernie Sanders wades into NY-7 race to back Mamdani's pick to replace Velazquez | amNewYork

Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, supporting the city's left flank after Nydia Velazquez's retirement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Johnson is pursuing a GOP-only funding solution for DHS, rejecting bipartisan efforts that include ICE and CBP funding.
NYC politics
fromAlgemeiner.com
5 days ago

New York's Bruce Blakeman Vows to Protect Jews, Combat Anti-Israel Policies if Elected Governor

Bruce Blakeman emphasizes law-and-order policies to combat antisemitism and protect the Jewish community in New York as he campaigns for governor.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Sherrill aims to help shape midterms with new PAC

Sherrill aims to expand her political influence nationally with a new PAC focused on supporting cost-lowering candidates and public service.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Right to a Bed in Zohran Mamdani's New York

The Bellevue shelter's closure signifies a shift towards more humane and livable conditions for the homeless in New York City.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US Senator Van Hollen: Trump has no idea where this war is going'

Senator Van Hollen argues that US military involvement in a war against Iran alongside Israel undermines American and allied security while raising questions about the strategic purpose and human cost.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 week ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Frank Morano

Frank Morano aims to enhance government accountability and improve quality of life for Staten Island constituents by advocating for their needs.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania lawmakers advance LGBTQ+ protections despite GOP objections

Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced eight bills through the House Judiciary Committee, including the Fairness Act, which expands anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive workers in housing, education, and public accommodations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Congress must prevent AI surveillance. The Anthropic feud proves it | Ashley Gorski and Patrick Toomey

The Pentagon's conflict with Anthropic over AI safety guardrails reveals how easily advanced AI surveillance systems could be deployed against Americans without congressional oversight or legal restrictions.
#new-york-congressional-race
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Former NYPD officer Michael DeCillis enters Democratic primary in NY-11 * Brooklyn Paper

Michael DeCillis, a former NYPD officer and political staffer, entered the Democratic primary for New York's 11th Congressional district to challenge Republican incumbent Nicole Malliotakis, criticizing Trump administration policies and Republican governance.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

AG Letitia James endorses Antonio Reynoso in bid for NY-7 Congressional seat - QNS

New York State Attorney General Letitia James endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in New York's 7th Congressional District.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

AG Letitia James endorses Antonio Reynoso in bid for NY-7 Congressional seat - QNS

New York State Attorney General Letitia James endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in New York's 7th Congressional District.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Scoop: Johnson, conservatives head to White House for FISA briefing

GOP leaders and Trump push for 18-month FISA reauthorization amid conservative demands for warrant requirements.
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 month ago

What Can America Expect from James Talarico?

James Talarico won Texas's Democratic Senate primary by appealing to independents and Republicans through anti-corruption messaging and Christian faith advocacy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dem Senator Rages at Trump Over Freaking Stupid' War: Latinos Believe Trump Is Going to Sacrifice Our Kids'

I was talking to [the two veterans] on the rope line, and we were just talking about like, this is just deja vu again, right? And there are so many Latino families right now that are seeing what's happening in Iran and they're like They're doing it again.
US politics
#department-of-homeland-security
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Markwayne Mullin, a staunch MAGA supporter set to continue Trump's immigration agenda

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Cherokee Nation member and Trump loyalist, is nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Markwayne Mullin, a staunch MAGA supporter set to continue Trump's immigration agenda

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Cherokee Nation member and Trump loyalist, is nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Democrat who schools Republicans I would say do more of that'

Isaiah Martin, a 27-year-old Democrat, gained 400 million social media views by effectively debating 20 MAGA Republicans on Trump-related topics, demonstrating Democratic voters' desire for bold, confrontational leadership.
World politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Thomas Massie among few Republicans to criticize Trump over war powers: 'This is not 'America First'' | Fortune

Congress demands a war powers vote to restrain Trump's military strikes on Iran, citing constitutional concerns and risks of deeper Middle East conflict without formal congressional authorization.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

Jim Himes advocates for preserving the FBI's warrantless search powers, citing reforms and compliance rates despite concerns over recent changes in oversight.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

What Could Go Wrong? An Election Denier Is About to Run Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security, has a controversial record including election denial, extreme anti-abortion positions, and inappropriate conduct, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Privacy advocates urge Mamdani to use his mayoral powers and scale back the NYPD's surveillance programs | amNewYork

Privacy advocates urge Mayor Mamdani to use mayoral powers to dismantle NYPD surveillance infrastructure, including blocking ICE access, abolishing discriminatory databases, grounding drones, and banning facial recognition.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Pete Buttigieg slams GOP's reason for shutting down the government in just 4 words - LGBTQ Nation

Democrats deny Republican claims that they are demanding health care for undocumented immigrants in a continuing resolution, calling the accusation false while emphasizing Republican responsibility for American citizens losing health coverage.
NYC politics
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

New York's Working Families Party Rejects Mamdani's Choice For Congress, Backs Antonio Reynoso

The Working Families Party endorsed Brooklyn's Antonio Reynoso for New York's 7th Congressional District Democratic primary, citing his record of delivering for communities over Mayor Mamdani's preferred candidate Claire Valdez.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

My 8-step plan for Dario Amodei to get off the Pentagon's naughty list

The Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic as a supply chain risk; CEO Amodei attributed this to lack of political donations and insufficient praise for Trump compared to competitors.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Democrats and Republicans unite against NJ detention warehouse. Just don't say 'abolish ICE.'

The Trump administration purchased a giant warehouse in rural Roxbury Township, New Jersey, for $129.3 million with plans to convert it into one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. The plan is not only unpopular among a bipartisan swath of residents, but it's also roiling what was already shaping up to be a gripping and crowded Democratic primary in the state's 7th Congressional District.
US politics
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers criticize Mahan, endorse opponent - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's moderate gubernatorial campaign is backed by wealthy Silicon Valley donors while local progressive Democrats criticize his big-tech ties.
fromAxios
2 months ago

MAGA targets Brian Mast over AI chips regulation

"The AI Overwatch Act (H.R. 6875) may sound like a good idea, but when you examine it closely, it's pro-China sabotage disguised as oversight," Loomer said on X. "Kill the bill," she said. Driving the news: Sacks, the president's top adviser on crypto and artificial intelligence, opened hostilities Thursday night by retweeting a post that suggested Mast's bill - the AI OVERWATCH Act - would undermine the president. "Correct," Sacks posted on X.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fetterman Announces He'll Vote to Confirm Mullin as Trump's New DHS Secretary: I Am an AYE'

Senator John Fetterman announced support for Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary after Trump removed Kristi Noem from the position.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It May Finally Be the End of the Line for Tony Gonzales

House Republican leadership urges Texas congressman Tony Gonzales to withdraw from reelection after he publicly acknowledged an affair with a deceased congressional staffer.
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Young Mayor in a Hurry

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani received a warm reception on The View while addressing Jewish New Yorkers' safety, belonging, and focus on delivering results.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Senator Joins Police to Eject Antiwar Marine From Hearing, Breaking His Arm

A Republican senator physically assisted Capitol Police in forcibly removing an anti-war protester from a Senate hearing, apparently breaking the protester's arm during the violent ejection.
Left-wing politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Mamdani endorses DSA ally in race for Brooklyn-Queens congressional seat

Progressive mayor and UAW leader endorsed Claire Valdez, delivering labor and progressive backing in the Brooklyn-Queens congressional race.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tim Sheehy Helps Throw Ex-Marine Protestor Out of Hearing

Senator Sheehy joined Capitol Police in lifting up and ejecting anti war protestor Brian McGinnis from a SASC subcommittee hearing. McGinnis is a Green Party candidate running for Senate in N.C. An antiwar activist filmed the video below.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Tim Walz smacks down Nancy Mace's attempt to turn fraud hearing into a debate about trans people - LGBTQ Nation

I'm not here to be your prop for your obsession. Rep. Nancy Mace asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to define what a woman is while questioning him at a hearing in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Walz refused to do so, characterizing the question as part of Mace's personal agenda rather than legitimate legislative inquiry.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Manhattan Republicans Get a Lesson in Mamdani-Era Self Defense

A Manhattan Republican club hosted a seminar promoting vigilante-styled personal security narratives that portray political violence as primarily targeting conservatives and law enforcement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Democratic Party's Breakup With AIPAC Is Almost Complete

Support for Israel within the Democratic Party has weakened since the Gaza war, shifting mainstream Democrats toward conditioning aid and criticizing Netanyahu.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mike Johnson Stands and Applauds After Trump Says Congressional Action Won't Be Necessary' on New Tariffs

Trump claims he will maintain tariffs through alternative legal mechanisms without Congressional approval, despite the Supreme Court striking down his previous tariff authority.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Here's why Ed Markey is boycotting the State of the Union - and what he and others are doing instead

Sen. Ed Markey will skip President Trump's State of the Union to attend a "People's State of the Union" rally on the National Mall.
#new-jersey-politics
#tom-homan
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jerry Nadler Suggests Americans Would Be Justified' Shooting Masked Attackers in Rant Against Trump's ICE Goons'

Rep. Jerry Nadler said Americans would be justified in shooting masked ICE agents if they reasonably believed they were masked hoodlums attacking them.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Thomas Massie Says He Votes With Republicans Most of the Time But Draws the Line at Taking Up For Pedophiles'

Rep. Thomas Massie votes with Republicans 91% of the time but opposes actions he says support pedophiles, start wars, or bankrupt the country.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hakeem Jeffries calls for 'dramatic reform' at DHS

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says replacing Nancy Pelosi is like following after Michael Jordan. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images In response to the deaths of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is urging his Republican counterparts to "rein in" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "ICE is completely and totally out of control and it needs to be reined in, which is why we need dramatic reform at the Department of Homeland Security," Jeffries told Morning Edition.
US politics
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Absolutely Insane': Ex-GOP Congressman Rips Mike Johnson for Trying to Pretend That a Day Is Not a Day'

House members rejected a rule attempt that would have redefined 'day' to postpone mandatory congressional votes on emergency declarations supporting Trump's tariffs.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Newly elected N.Y. State Sen. Erik Bottcher: state must be a bulwark against Trump

Erik Bottcher won a New York State Senate seat and vows New York serve as a bulwark, prioritizing affordable housing, public safety, and LGBTQ rights.
#immigration
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Sarah McBride demands Trump administration release severely disabled Delaware resident from ICE custody

fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Sarah McBride demands Trump administration release severely disabled Delaware resident from ICE custody

US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Moore wrestles with Md. lawmakers as national profile grows

Governor Wes Moore faces intraparty tensions over aggressive redistricting, veto overrides, and strained relationships with legislative leaders that could limit national prospects.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mike Johnson Defends Trump Official's Ties To Epstein

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed calls for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the calls absurd and praising Lutnick's performance.
fromAxios
1 month ago

The left smells blood after shock Democratic primary result

Driving the news: The 13-candidate Democratic primary to replace now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's 11th congressional district ended in a dead heat between progressive organizer Analilia Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski. With several thousand provisional and late mail-in still to be counted as of Friday, Mejia led Malinowski by 500 votes, 28.75% to 27.97%, according to the Associated Press. Mejia trailed many of her opponents in fundraising, bringing in just $420,000 to Malinowski's $1.2 million.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Analilia Mejia declares victory in NJ primary and credits progressive platform

"While my race was very much local I was knocking on doors, I was making phone calls, I was at train stations the discussions we were having were both local and national,"
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Tom Emmer Goes Off On 'Boy Toy' Jacob Frey Over ICE Shooting

Rep. Tom Emmer accused Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of fomenting violence after protests over ICE's shooting of Renee Good.
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

New Jersey governor OKs jury service for thousands with criminal convictions

New Jersey restores jury eligibility to about 350,000 people with prior criminal convictions, removing a barrier that disproportionately affected Black adults.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Ron Johnson Erupts During Senate Hearing as Keith Ellison Defends Protesters' Speech Rights

Sen. Ron Johnson blamed Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for encouraging protests against immigration enforcement, saying two Minneapolis residents died as a result.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Sen. Scott Wiener changes course on Gaza, calling Israel's actions 'genocide'

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- After declining to call Israel's actions in Gaza "genocide" during a congressional debate forum, State Senator Scott Wiener has changed course. Wiener posted a video to social media Sunday, saying he does believe the conflict in Gaza is genocide. The statement comes days after a forum featuring Wiener and other candidates who are hoping to fill Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Congressional Democrats vow justice for US citizens harmed by immigration agents: You deserve peace'

Luke Ganger said he and his brother were there to ask for you help and suggested the sense of loss his family felt had been deepened by subsequent events in Minneapolis, where a protester, Alex Pretti, also aged 37, was shot dead by two border patrol agents on 24 January. The deep distress our family feels at Renee's loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation, he said.
US politics
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

"Deputy speaker" and "so-called leader": How Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries troll each other

Mutual partisan pressures and Trump's dominance over Republican leadership intensified polarization, causing the longest government shutdown and unprecedented partisan mid-cycle redistricting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

We Need An Investigation': Jayapal Says She Confronted Mike Johnson Over DOJ Surveilling Her Epstein Searches

On Monday, House members took turns accessing four Department of Justice computers to search the unredacted files for the names of powerful men with ties to Epstein. During Attorney General Pam Bondi's hearing before Congress Wednesday, a Getty photographer captured an image in Bondi's file pointing to Jayapal's search history on Epstein. The top of the page we can see is titled, Jayapal, Pramila search history,' and appears to show multiple search items related to the Epstein files, MS NOW's Ana Cabrera recounted before playing House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) reaction to the photo:
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Demands Ilhan Omar Be Investigated for Political Crimes'

On Thursday, Trump again targeted Omar, a Somali immigrant, saying she should be investigated because her net worth has risen dramatically since she arrived in Congress in 2019. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is worth over $30 Million Dollars, Trump wrote on Truth Social. There is no way such wealth could have been accumulated, legally, while being paid the salary of a politician.
US politics
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Grijalva: We Just Got Thrown Under the Bus

President Obama betrayed Democrats and working families by backing a deal that cuts Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to placate right-wing radicals and wealthy interests.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

As Trump's DHS Ravages US, Schumer Says His Job Is "to Fight for Aid to Israel"

Schumer vows to protect and expand U.S. military aid to Israel, calling it his 'baby,' after a Trump administration $7 billion arms sale bypassed Congress.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Colin Allred Nukes James Talarico Claims He Called Him a Mediocre Black Man' in Scathing Rant

Colin Allred sharply rebuked James Talarico for calling a Black man 'mediocre' and urged praise for Black women without denigrating Black men.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mike Lindell Promises New Protester Laws' and To Arrest All of the Anti-ICE Demonstrators If Elected Minnesota Governor

Mike Lindell, running for Minnesota governor, vowed to ban Sharia law and enact laws to arrest anti-ICE protesters, claiming they are bused in and endanger residents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Will Help You Get to the Airport': Tim Walz Calls For ICE to Leave His State Immediately' After Homan Announcement

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz demanded ICE agents leave immediately after Border Czar Tom Homan announced the end of the surge operation.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Scott Bessent struggles under questioning by New York Rep. Ritchie Torres during explosive House hearing

Representative Ritchie Torres pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on presidential authority to remove Federal Reserve officials, revealing administration evasions and raising questions about Fed independence.
US politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

State Sen. Michael Gianaris announces he will not seek re-election in 2026 - QNS

State Sen. Michael Gianaris will not seek re-election in 2026 after representing western Queens for more than 25 years, prioritizing family and fatherhood.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

We're very much in a trust but verify mode, Walz said. He added that he expected to hear more from the administration in the next day or so about the future of what he said has been an occupation and a retribution campaign against the state. While Walz said he's hopeful at the moment because every indication I have is that this thing is winding up, he added that things could change.
US politics
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