Vice President J.D. Vance reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to removing criminal migrants from U.S. streets, emphasizing a goal of deporting nearly 2,000 per day.
On January 29, 2025, the Senate confirmed former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 56-42 vote.
Since its implementation on January 5, 2025, New York City's congestion tax has resulted in a significant decrease in traffic within Manhattan's busiest areas.
On Wednesday, Hamas declared its plans to release eight hostages on Thursday, including three Israelis—two women and an 80-year-old man—and five Thai nationals.
A new investigation by The Maine Wire has uncovered evidence that noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, have been voting in Maine elections since 2016. The report suggests that as many as 40% of noncitizens living in the state may have cast ballots or had ballots cast in their names in 2024.
A sexual assault involving students in a central Illinois community has sparked legislative action. State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is pushing for stronger school policies after discovering that the student responsible for the assault was allowed to remain in class.
Enrollment has increased at three state universities in western North Carolina, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene last fall. Appalachian State University, the University of North Carolina Asheville, and Western Carolina University all reported higher student enrollment compared to last spring, according to the UNC System.
Actor Anthony Mackie is facing backlash after making remarks suggesting that “America” should not be part of Captain America’s representation. Following swift criticism, the Captain America: Brave New World star attempted to clarify his statement on Instagram—but for many, the damage was already done.
New York City Councilman Robert Holden called on the Trump administration Tuesday to pursue criminal charges against Democratic officials who obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Speaking on Newsmax, Holden accused fellow Democrats of undermining law enforcement efforts and prioritizing political agendas over public safety.
