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White House. President Biden Designates Frances Perkins National Monument
Action Uplifts Women’s History by Honoring the First Woman Cabinet Secretary, Longest-Serving Secretary of Labor, and a Key Architect of the New Deal Today President Biden will sign a proclamation establishing the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine, to honor the historic contributions of America’s first woman Cabinet Secretary and the longest-serving Secretary of…
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Statement From NY Governor Kathy Hochul
“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations. We are grateful to the Biden Administration for their support, but ultimately we need further assistance from Congress. Passing the Counter-UAS…
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Progress by Biden-Harris Good Jobs Task Force
Today, the White House is releasing new data illustrating the transformative impact the Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda has already had in creating good jobs, especially union jobs, that expand the power of the American worker. As the Investing in America agenda spurs record levels of job creation—particularly in construction, clean energy, and manufacturing—the Biden-Harris…
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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Students and Teachers From Extreme Heat
New Law Ensures Safe and Comfortable Learning Environments by Setting a Maximum Temperature for New York School Classrooms Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety…
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Today, the FARE Act, sponsored by Councilmember Chi Ossé becomes law.
This law, taking effect in 180 days, will prohibit landlords from passing the fees of brokers they hire onto prospective tenants, bringing greater fairness to New York City’s rental housing market. FARE Act Becomes Law, Reforming Broker Fees to Help Working-Class New Yorkers Afford Housing City Hall, NY – Today ( December 14, 2024 ), Introduction 360-A,…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Major Expansion of Citi Bike Service in Outer Boroughs as Ridership Continues to Soar
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Lyft today announced plans to expand and improve Citi Bike to meet growing ridership demand and help ensure New Yorkers across the city have equitable access to this system. Beginning in the fall of 2025, Citi Bike…
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White House. Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan in Press Conference Tel Aviv, Israel
MR. SULLIVAN: Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start by taking a moment to reflect on the last year and take stock of where we are. This is my seventh time visiting Israel as National Security Advisor. I was here on October 18th of last year when I joined President Biden to send a strong…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls in For Live Interview on GMGT Live’s “The Reset Talk Show”
J.R. Giddings: Without further ado, let’s welcome in New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Good morning Mr. Mayor and how are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Yeah, I’m great J.R., and to all the listeners and all your panelists, [it’s] always just really good thoughtful conversation. And I just think you said something that’s so important. We won’t…
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NYC Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability Following Meeting With Incoming “Border Czar”. We have 500,000 children who have sponsors in this country that we can’t find. Video
Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his commitment to ensuring safety in New York City by targeting individuals who commit repeated violent crimes, regardless of their immigration status. Speaking about his meeting with federal officials, including the incoming ICE head , Adams stressed the need for cooperation to address crime among migrants, asylum seekers, and long-standing New…
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U.S. House of Representatives Schedule for Thursday, December 12, 2024
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8:00AM ET, the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization will hold an oversight hearing titled: “Modernizing VA: Lessons Learned in the 118th Congress.” The live stream can be found below: Hearing: Modernizing VA: Lessons Learned in the 118th Congress 8:00 AM Host: Committee on Veterans’ AffairsU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Source: www.house.gov , Midtown Tribune
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White House. Statement from Joe Biden on Providing Clemency
Statement from President Joe Biden on Providing Clemency for Nearly 1,500 Individuals on Home Confinement and Pardons for 39 Individuals Convicted of Non-Violent Crimes America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances. As President, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans…
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United States Department of Justice secretly obtained phone records from two members of Congress, 43 congressional staffers, and Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director?
A recent report by the Department of Justice’s Inspector General has revealed that the DOJ secretly obtained phone records from two members of Congress, 43 congressional staffers, and Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director[1][3]. This surveillance was part of extensive leak investigations conducted during Trump’s first term. Key findings from the report…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul Remove 73,000 Ghost Cars to Enhance Public Safety
Mayor Adams And Governor Hochul Announce Removal of 73,000 Ghost Cars and Illegal Motorized Vehicles From New York City Streets as “Public Safety Week” Rolls on Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, Public Safety: Good afternoon everyone. I’m Chauncey Parker, the deputy mayor for Public Safety. On behalf of Mayor Adams, we’re here today for an important announcement…
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Letitia James Refuses to Drop Civil Fraud Case Against Trump: A Case Without Victims
The World’s Strangest Trial: A Case Without Victims In this unusual legal proceeding against Donald Trump in New York, there are indeed no traditional victims. Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Trump, his family, and companies, accusing them of inflating asset values for economic benefits. However: Despite the lack of apparent…
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U.S. Senate Committee Hearings on December 11, 2024
The U.S. Senate has scheduled several important committee hearings for Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (9:45 AM – SD-538) This committee will hold a business meeting to consider two key nominations: Crenshaw’s nomination has sparked controversy, with the crypto industry mounting significant opposition due to her perceived anti-crypto stance[5][8]. If confirmed,…
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U.S. House of Representatives Floor Activity Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The House Floor Activity (Schedule) for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, includes the following sessions:10:00 AM: 10:00 AM | 2172 Rayburn HOB Hearing: An Assessment of the State Departments Withdrawal from Afghanistan by Americas Top Diplomat Host: Committee on Foreign Affairs 10:00 AM | 2167 Rayburn HOB Hearing: “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation” Host: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure | Subcommittee on Aviation…
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LAWSUIT: General Milley and AG Garland Team Up to Target Trump?! Video
Judicial Watch Files FOIA Lawsuit Against DOJ for Details on Garland-Milley Meeting Discussing Trump and “Far-Right Extremism“ Judicial Watch filed a FOIA lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice seeking details of a reported meeting between Attorney General Merrick Garland and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley[1]. The lawsuit,…
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Statement From NY State Governor Kathy Hochul
“Since I became Governor, I’ve been laser focused on putting more money in the pockets of working New Yorkers, and that starts with making sure everyone can access a good paying job. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s CHIPS & Science Act, our advanced manufacturing sector is roaring back to life. And because of the nation-leading…
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Rupert Murdoch Loses Real-Life ‘Succession’ Battle to His Children
Rupert Murdoch lost his bid to change the family trust in a real-life ‘Succession’ battle due to the following reasons: Background Implications This ruling maintains the status quo of the trust, ensuring that control will be divided equally among Murdoch’s four oldest children upon his death[5][6]. The decision has significant implications for the future of…
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Chris Wray to Resign as FBI Director
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray with Kash Patel, a longtime Trump ally[2][4]. This decision has raised questions about why Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, is being asked to step down before his 10-year term ends in 2027. Reasons for Wray’s Potential Resignation Trump’s Dissatisfaction:…
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