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PoliticsApr 23

NYC Mayor Mamdani Explores Budget Options Amid Multi-Billion Dollar Deficit

Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers delaying pension payments and deprioritizes Hudson Yards expansion deal as city faces budget shortfall.

3 sources
PoliticsApr 23

South African President Suspends Police Chief Over Irregular Health Contract

President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended police chief Fannie Masemola over a $20 million health contract irregularity.

3 sources
PoliticsApr 30

Two Separate Immigration-Related Criminal Cases Draw Attention

DHS disputes media characterization of machete attack suspect while separate case involves guilty plea for impersonating Border Patrol agent.

7 sources
PoliticsMar 5

Pakistani businessman testifies Iran coerced him into Trump assassination plot

Asif Merchant told a Brooklyn federal court that Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened his family to force his participation in the alleged scheme.

4 sources
PoliticsMay 31

UK Government Plans Armed Forces Pay Rise Amid New Defence Contract Requirements

Britain's Labour government is set to announce a third above-inflation pay increase for military personnel while implementing new environmental criteria for defence contractors.

2 sources
PoliticsMay 13

Tech Investor Marc Andreessen's Firm Emerges as Major Political Spender

Andreessen Horowitz has become the largest known corporate spender in the current election cycle, marking a significant shift for the venture capital firm.

2 sources
PoliticsMar 19

Trump Criticizes Media Iran Coverage as Official Resigns

Former President Trump criticized television networks for their Iran coverage while counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned from his position.

6 sources
PoliticsMar 28

Trump Announces Agricultural Aid as Farmers Face Policy Pressures

President Trump announced new loan guarantees for farmers amid concerns about immigration enforcement and trade policies affecting agricultural operations.

8 sources
PoliticsMay 31

Trump Administration Reaches Agreement With IRS Over Lawsuit Settlement

Legal discussions involving President Trump's representatives led to an agreement with the IRS, with some White House officials reportedly unaware of negotiations.

2 sources
PoliticsMay 7

Congressional Democrats Investigating Trump Pardons for Possible Pay-to-Play Schemes

House and Senate Democrats are examining whether former President Trump issued pardons in exchange for payments.

2 sources
PoliticsJun 11

House Republicans Advance Proposals on Congressional Term Limits and NFL Broadcasting

Rep. Chip Roy proposes limiting congressional pay and power after 12 years while House Judiciary examines NFL paywall practices.

2 sources
PoliticsApr 23

Trump Administration Considers Policy Changes for 401(k)s and Psychedelic Research

The Trump administration is exploring allowing alternative investments in retirement accounts and loosening restrictions on psychedelic medicine research.

3 sources
PoliticsMar 12

Former DOGE Employee Accused of Stealing Social Security Data

A whistleblower alleges a former Department of Government Efficiency worker stole Americans' personal data from the Social Security Administration.

7 sources
PoliticsFeb 26

Hillary Clinton testifies in House committee's Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

6 sources
PoliticsApr 23

LA Mayor Bass meets Trump at White House to discuss wildfire recovery assistance

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Trump to discuss FEMA assistance for areas recovering from January 2025 wildfires.

3 sources

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