New York GOP Primary Candidates Question Ballot-Qualifying Signature Rule

Taiwanese immigrant Joseph J. Chou, 60, knows the American dream is true because he’s living it. After immigrating to the United States with his parents, he started a successful auto-mechanic business in the migrant community of Flushing, Queens. He was campaigning to unseat Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) in the 6th District as a Republican. But,

Hochul heads to the Vatican

With help from Shawn Ness New from New York Happening now: First the New York City mayor, and now Gov. Kathy Hochul is headed to Rome. A ‘Big’ Hall of Famer visited the state Capitol. The Adams administration was in Albany today to push for procurement changes. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis showed up outside the trial

Group of Major Airlines Sues Biden Admin Over New Fee Disclosure Rule

An airline lobbying organization and the six airline companies call the new rule ‘arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, and otherwise contrary to law.’ A group of several major U.S. airlines is suing the U.S. Department of Transportation over its new rule that requires upfront and transparent disclosure of airline travel fees. The department issued

Why 1960 Alternate Electors Succeeded Where 2020 Ones Failed

A November election decades ago produced a clear winner in a hotly contested presidential race. Yet the popular vote immediately came under scrutiny in several states. In one, auditors discovered clear errors in tabulating vote totals. In others, credible evidence of election fraud was uncovered. With a court challenge underway, electors from both parties met

House Takes Steps to Hold Attorney General in Contempt

The U.S. Department of Justice is refusing to turn over subpoenaed audio recordings. Two top lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 13 took steps to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, recommended the lower chamber hold Mr. Garland, who

Harris drops “F-bomb” while encouraging Asian Americans to break barriers

Understanding AAPI Heritage Month Understanding the history of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 03:18 Vice President Kamala Harris let a profanity slip Monday as she emphasized the importance of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders breaking through the barriers they face. Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian