Tag: news
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U.S. Congress. House Overwhelmingly Passes ‘Crucial Communism Teaching Act’
House Pushes Back on Communist Influence in American Schools – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Crucial Communism Teaching Act with a bipartisan vote of 327 to 62. H.R. 5349, authored by Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), makes optional educational materials available through the Victims…
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President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Latest Developments in Syria. Video
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on December 8, 2024, regarding the dramatic developments in Syria, following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Here are the key points from his remarks: Fall of Assad Regime Biden called the collapse of Assad’s government a “fundamental act of justice” and a “historic opportunity” for the Syrian…
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White House. The United States and Bahrain Launch Geospatial Acceleration Initiative under C-SIPA
The United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain are proud to unveil the Geospatial Acceleration Initiative, an ambitious step forward in one of the Middle East’s longest-standing and most valued strategic partnerships. This initiative stems from the advanced technology track of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), signed in 2023, which strengthened US-Bahraini…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation
As Commander in Chief, I have one solemn responsibility: protect the American people from harm. That’s why, over the last four years, I made beating the opioid epidemic a central focus of my Unity Agenda at home—and my cooperation with world leaders abroad. Earlier this week, we saw the impact: Mexican security forces seized more than…
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Mike Reilly Calls for Official Investigation into Governor Hochul and NY Agencies
While we’re somewhat pleased that NYCPS will begin to provide these federally-mandated services, it’s disheartening that the city is extorting families into waiving their right to appeal, pursue Enhanced Rate Equitable Services, or any due process in order to have these essential services restored. The city failed to provide families with proper notification of the…
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NYC Mayor Adams, NY State Governor Hochul, and Speaker Adams Celebrates Passage of Most Pro-Housing Proposal in New York City History
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick today celebrated the passage of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” the most pro-housing zoning proposal in…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Releases new Analysis Showing Post-COVID Recovery of Holiday Spending, Job Creation, Foot Traffic as “Affordability Week” Rolls on
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new report, “Festive Spending: the Impact of the Holiday Season on NYC Retail,” showing holiday season shopping in New York City has fully recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting up to 4.4 million daily visitors, creating 14,000 jobs, and pouring over $500 million into New York…
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White House. Remarks by National Economic Council Deputy Director Daniel Hornung on Biden-Harris Efforts to Build and Preserve Housing to Lower Costs, and Opportunities Ahead
As Prepared for Delivery at the Novogradac Housing Finance Conference We are at a critically important moment for housing policy. Housing is less affordable for Americans now than at any point in recent memory. Approximately half of renters are cost-burdened and a quarter are severely cost-burdened, meaning they must devote over half of their income to rent.…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
Jonathan Lemire: New York City police are still looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Brian Thompson was shot yesterday morning in Midtown, Manhattan just before he was set to speak at a conference at the bustling Hilton Hotel. Surveillance video, which you can see here, shows that Thompson was walking alone from…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability City Hall Blue Room Lower Manhattan December 3, 2024 Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, or good afternoon. You know, [inaudible]. It’s great to be over at the museum. It’s the new museum dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. That’s why we had to change the time to later. They had…
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Mayor Adams Briefs New Yorkers on Thanksgiving Day Parade Safety With NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Other Administration Officials
Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, Public Safety: Good evening, everyone. I’m Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for Public Safety, and on behalf of Mayor Adams, I want to welcome you to the Macy’s Day Parade security briefing. We’re joined today by Sharon Otterman, chief marketing officer for Macy’s, and in addition, the deputy mayor for Health and Human…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Participates in Ethnic Media Engagement With Rampa TV and Radio
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in an interview with Rampa TV and Radio, underscored his administration’s progress in strengthening ties with the Polish-American community and enhancing public safety—a cornerstone of his leadership. Speaking at the first-ever Polish Heritage Breakfast hosted at Gracie Mansion, the mayor reflected on symbolic and substantive efforts to include ethnic…
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Governor Hochul and District Attorney Katz Announce Landmark Criminal Charges in $2 Million Organized Retail Theft Bust Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Sprawling Criminal Operation Busted by Undercover State Police and Members of Governor’s Retail Theft Task Force — Allegedly Stole Nearly $2 Million in Retail Goods Governor Hochul Secured New Protections Against Organized Retail Theft That Were Signed Into Law With the FY25 Enacted Budget New Law Criminalizes Fostering the Sale of Stolen Goods — Charge…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Significant Progress On Building Faster, Better, More Efficiently As Governor Hochul Signs Alternative Delivery Into Law
New York City Mayor Eric Adams highlighted significant progress in modernizing infrastructure development as Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law enabling alternative project delivery methods. This legislation allows for streamlined construction practices, reducing costs and timelines while enhancing project quality. The initiative aims to address housing and transit challenges more efficiently, supporting New York City’s…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Remembering the Holodomor
Ninety-one years ago, Joseph Stalin and the Soviet regime engineered the Holodomor, a forced and deliberate famine that killed millions of Ukrainians. We remember the men, women, and children who perished during the Holodomor. We also honor the survivors of the Holodomor and their descendants who, despite Stalin’s efforts to repress Ukraine’s national identity, have…
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Statement from NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Following U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reducing Operating Hours at Four Northern Border Crossings in New York State
“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken…
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U.S. Department of State Sanctioning Additional Violent Israeli Individuals and Entities
The United States continues to take action against those who undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. The Department of State is imposing financial sanctions on the individuals and entity below, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14115, for their connection to violence or threats of violence targeting civilians, efforts to place civilians in reasonable…
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White House. Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20
From day one of his Administration, President Biden pledged to restore U.S. leadership and strengthen our partnerships to make America more secure and prosperous. Taking office amid a devastating pandemic that had upended the global economy, President Biden recognized that we needed to work with partners to tackle big cross-border challenges. President Biden’s leadership at the G20 has demonstrated the dividends that U.S. engagement…
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Mitch McConnell Decries ‘Partisan Attacks’ Against Federal Judiciary. Video
Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, recently condemned what he describes as “partisan attacks” against the federal judiciary during remarks on the Senate floor. He specifically criticized the Democrats for their handling of nationwide injunctions, which he claims are being exploited to undermine judicial independence. In his speech, McConnell highlighted the increasing frequency of nationwide…
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Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City. Video
While New York City is indeed located near rivers, its primary water supply comes from a system of reservoirs and aqueducts, not directly from the rivers. The drought warning declared by Mayor Eric Adams is based on the water levels in these reservoirs, not the river levels. Here are the key points to clarify the…