Child cancer survivor hailed by Trump sworn in as NYC honorary deputy mayor
Mayor Eric Adams swore in 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel as honorary deputy mayor for public safety, continuing his nationwide law enforcement recognition tour.
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Commerce Secretary Says Pentagon Weighing Equity Stakes in Defense Contractors
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testifies before a House Appropriations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Commerce, on Capitol Hill, on June 5, 2025. Leah Millis /Reuters The Department of Defense (DOD) is weighing taking equity stakes in defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and others, Commerce Secretary
DHS juggles ‘mass deportation’ push with Helene relief, adds $124M after Biden backlash
Department of Homeland Security delivers $124 million in August Hurricane Helene relief funds under Trump administration for debris removal and infrastructure.
Rep. Greene raises red flag after Trump indicates US will accept 600,000 Chinese students
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia objected to the prospect of allowing 600,000 Chinese students into the U.S.
Trump moves to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook as she vows to sue
Washington — President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank. Cook and her attorney said Tuesday that the move has no legal basis and that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the president’s action.
Judge Orders Utah to Redraw Congressional Map
The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 1, 2024. Rick Bowmer/AP A Utah judge ruled on Aug. 25 that the state Legislature must redraw its congressional maps, saying that the repeal of a 2018 voter-approved ballot initiative was unconstitutional. The ruling stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit filed by voting rights groups seeking to
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the Trump administration’s challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland that bars federal immigration officials from immediately removing migrants who are challenging the legality of their detentions. The decision from U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen came in a novel and