Republican leaders in Congress are blasting Chinese officials for opposing the repeal of Biden-era power plant regulations, saying Beijing’s comments prove China wants the U.S. to stay shackled by red tape that weakens domestic energy supply.
New York City’s mayoral race has entered a new phase following Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement that he would not seek reelection. His exit clears the path for Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, who released a video message Sunday framing the election as a historic turning point for city politics.
In a dramatic shift from its open-borders approach, the Republic of Ireland will now pay migrant families up to €10,000 ($11,700) to voluntarily withdraw their asylum claims and return to their home countries. The policy, announced by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, nearly doubles the previous payouts for voluntary returns.
