New York Marks America’s 250th With Turn to Taxation Without Representation

Hochul, Mamdani tout ‘pied-à-terre tax’; mayor attacks Ken Griffin by name and address From left, French UC Berkeley economist Gabriel Zucman, Columbia professor Joseph Stiglitz, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and New York City Commissioner of International Affairs Ana María Archila at an April 15, 2026 event in New York City. (Screenshot via Youtube) April 15, 2026

Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested on Suspicion of Beating Parents

Deputies arrest Kevin Cichowski in Palm Coast, Fla., on April 10, 2026. Flagler County Sheriff’s Department A Florida man running for governor was arrested April 10 on suspicion of beating his elderly parents and threatening to shoot them after they tried to watch TV without his permission. Kevin Cichowski, 46, of Palm Coast faces eight

Democrats Who Called Eric Swalwell Their ‘Friend’ Now Say They’re Stunned by Accusations Against Him

It was an open secret among the political class—except, apparently, to those who knew him best. Democrats who once described their closeness with former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) now say they are shocked by the string of sexual misconduct allegations against him—including rape—that ended his gubernatorial campaign and led to his resignation from Congress.

US Threatened 2 Chinese Banks With Sanctions Over Suspected Iranian Transactions: Bessent

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam Province, on April 12, 2026. Reuters Two Chinese banks recently received letters from the U.S. Treasury threatening secondary sanctions if the agency can prove that Iranian money is flowing through their accounts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 15. The Treasury

‘Moderate’ Governor Abigail Spanberger Signs Bill Forcing Virginia Schools To Consider ‘Restorative Disciplinary Practices’ Before Suspending Students

“Moderate” Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law a bill from her Democratic colleagues in the state legislature that forbids the state’s public schools from suspending or expelling a student until they consider “restorative disciplinary practices” like “peer mediation” or a “restorative circle.” Schools that choose not to deploy such practices must file a report