The Department of Homeland Security told all staff who had been furloughed to return on the next normal workday, most likely Monday. The instruction came after a memo from the White House that granted DHS employees the same pay and benefits they would have received if the agency had been fully funde
Los Angeles City Council members on the far left are pushing a plan to move key decisions about policing away from the experts who run the LAPD. Instead they want city politicians and the city controller to write the rules on how officers work, who gets disciplined, and where money goes. One council
The City of Richmond wants people to reconsider their view of Flock, a system that tracks cameras and collects data in public spaces. Officials aren\'t trying to hide how it works anymore—they’re talking about it more openly. After some residents raised questions about privacy and how much informati
Over 200, 000 people including actors, doctors, and artists have signed a letter demanding the shutdown of a Texas facility holding migrant children. The Dilley center has faced sharp criticism for its treatment of kids, with reports of dirty water, spoiled food, and medical neglect. Many argue thes
New Yorkers got a fresh face in City Hall this year, and the city’s youngest mayor in decades is doing things differently. Zohran Mamdani isn’t your typical politician—he’s got a knack for social media, a talent for grabbing headlines, and a background far from the usual political circles. His first
The final budget plan from Washington’s mayor suggests big changes ahead. At $21. 2 billion, it’s a massive spending document that will face tough debates in local and federal government. With Republicans in Congress showing more interest in city matters, this budget could become a flashpoint. The m
Katie Stiff has stepped into the race for two open seats on Wayland’s Board of Health, giving voters a fresh face with hands-on experience. Though she moved to town only in 2020, she already sits on the board and works daily as a nurse practitioner at a major Boston hospital. Stiff’s path to public
A Republican lawmaker from Indiana recently shared his thoughts on First Lady Melania Trump’s remarks about Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. He called her words “so appropriate” and argued that her position gives her statements extra weight in today’s divided political climate. He believes her message sta
Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t
The idea that hard-earned tax money might fund endless conflicts abroad stirs frustration for many Americans. This year, instead of waiting for a refund, some taxpayers will send extra dollars to Washington, unsure how much could end up covering military actions with no clear end in sight. The frust
