Columbia’s Armstrong to Return From Sabbatical as CEO of Medical Center

Former Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong will return to her role as CEO of Columbia’s medical center in June, according to people familiar with the matter, just a month after going on sabbatical “to spend time with her family” in the wake of a disastrous deposition in which she said she could not recall in

Republican Looks To Dismantle ‘Eyesore’ White House Peace Vigil

The decades-old encampment has sat on federal land since 1981 White House Peace Vigil (Free Beacon) Peace out! A GOP lawmaker is demanding the Department of the Interior take action against the White House Peace Vigil, an encampment encased in tarps that’s been pitched across from the White House since 1981 and is believed to

Duffy Calls for Probe Into Biden Admin’s Moving Newark Air Traffic Communications to Philadelphia

The transportation secretary said the move was dangerous because data from New York have to go through old, copper data lines to reach Philadelphia. The Department of Transportation will request an investigation into the Biden administration’s decision last year to move the telecommunications system that handles Newark’s air traffic from New York to Philadelphia, Transportation

Duffy Calls for Probe Into Decision to Move Newark Air Traffic Communications to Philadelphia

The transportation secretary said the move was dangerous because data from New York have to go through old, copper data lines to reach Philadelphia. The Department of Transportation will request an investigation into the Biden administration’s decision last year to move the telecommunications system that handles Newark’s air traffic from New York to Philadelphia, Transportation

Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes California cities to implement bans against homeless encampments

Saying that there are no more excuses, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday released a model ordinance for local municipalities to address homeless encampments, along with announcing new funding for treatment and housing. Newsom discussed the ordinance at a news conference Monday annoucing a “statewide funding announcement” regarding California’s mental health and homelessess issues. At

Republicans Release Sweeping Tax Plan, Key Component of Trump’s Agenda

The tax bill includes Trump’s campaign promises like no tax on tips and overtime. It also increases the the state and local tax deduction cap to $30,000. The House Ways and Means Committee, which manages taxes, released the full 389-page text of the long-awaited multi-trillion-dollar Republican tax plan on May 12. The legislation, which President

DHS Announces Afghans in the US to Lose Temporary Immigration Protections

Officials say the move was done because conditions in Afghanistan have improved in recent years. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally moved on Monday to revoke a temporary immigration shield for Afghan nationals living in the United States, citing improved conditions in the country. Barring a legal challenge, that means the agency will end