Self-driving cars will soon be zipping around New York City, but they won’t be without supervision. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has given his approval for several autonomous vehicle companies to deploy cars, but he is mandating these vehicles be accompanied by a person behind the wheel in case of an emergency. “This technology […]
President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore next week, days after a containership crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. Biden told reporters who accompanied him to New York for this week’s fundraiser with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton that he would be in Baltimore “next week” with Gov. Wes […]
After a yearslong fight and high-profile legal battle, New Jersey’s county line will no longer stand as U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi granted Rep. Andy Kim’s (D-NJ) request for a preliminary injunction. Quraishi, who oversaw the case, effectively overturned the county line in Kim’s lawsuit against 19 county clerks who use the line. The county […]
President Joe Biden has fired the longtime U.S. Railroad Retirement Board inspector general on grounds of creating a hostile work environment, the White House confirmed to the Washington Examiner. Martin Dickman had been in the position since October 1994, when he was confirmed by the Senate under the Clinton administration, but he had been under […]
A sitting federal judge in Washington, D.C., appeared on television Thursday night to opine on former President Donald Trump, an extraordinary move that prompted backlash from some who felt it crossed an ethical boundary. Judge Reggie Walton, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, spoke on CNN about comments Trump has made in recent […]
Musician Oliver Anthony announced his debut album will be released on Sunday. Hymnal of a Troubled Man’s Mind is an autobiographical album about the 10 years of Anthony’s life before rising to fame last year. His 2023 song “Rich Men North of Richmond” became an overnight viral hit, with over 1.5 million views on YouTube […]
A California lawmaker wants to tax gold, cotton, and other items linked to slavery and use the money for reparations for black people. The bill introduced by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is one of 12 bills backed by the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bills stem from a 2023 report published by the state’s reparations task […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion in his investigation into Boeing’s parts supplier to determine if the ideology contributed to safety issues. Paxton launched an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. on Thursday after what his office said are “reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts provided to Boeing,” including incidents […]
As President Joe Biden held a $25 million fundraiser at New York City’s Radio Music Hall, his main political rival Donald Trump attended the Thursday wake of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. The contrast was brought up on MSNBC Friday morning, where hosts Willie Geist and Jonathan Lemire accused the former president of “making it political.” Diller, […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said, starting Saturday, five facilities being used to house illegal immigrants would be reopened to the public, as “they are no longer necessary.” The five parks used to shelter immigrants are a part of the city’s New Arrivals Mission in which Chicago, a sanctuary city, provides asylum to illegal immigrants who […]
