A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University was arrested Monday at a Vermont immigration office where he expected to be interviewed about finalizing his U.S. citizenship, his attorneys said.
Category: Politics
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s green housing loan fund hits union snag
A fresh hold-up emerged Monday when aldermen met to discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal: the opposition of a key government workers union.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith posts Senate Bill 1 criticism
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith took to X, formerly known as Twitter, over the weekend to criticize Senate Bill 1.
CTU members approve contract with historic support, avoiding strike as union prepares to fight federal threats
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week, the first time in 15 years the contract was settled without a strike or strike vote.
US stocks edge higher after markets rally on President Donald Trump’s pause for some of his electronics tariffs
Stocks are rising worldwide Monday after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs, for now at least, and as stress from within the U.S. bond market seems to be easing.
What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence
By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man is facing charges after authorities say he broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in the middle of the night, set a fire that left significant damage and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate the building during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Firefighters […]
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say
By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a hammer if he found him, according to court documents […]
Momentum builds for nuclear power in Illinois as state aims to reach Gov. JB Pritzker’s energy goals
Illinois lawmakers look to remove barriers to a ban on new large-scale nuclear power plants to meet energy goals and power demands.
In ruby red southern Illinois, Democrat Sean Casten looks to win over rural voters
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten’s trip is in line with national Democratic efforts to host ‘town halls’ in Republican districts.
Ecuador’s incumbent President Daniel Noboa holds lead in early returns in presidential runoff
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a conservative young millionaire, held the lead in early returns from Sunday’s presidential runoff election in the South American country.