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Boston Mayor Denies City Funding for LGBTQ Migrant Wellness Program After Group Advertised Up to $500 in Benefits
City officials say a $7,500 grant to OUTnewcomers was for mental health services, not the voucher program that sparked online criticism.
Mamdani Endorses City Council Candidate Who First Accused Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
Lindsey Boylan, who accused former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of harassment in 2020, faces off in April 28 special election with backing of newly inaugurated NYC mayor.
Why Steve Hilton Thinks He Can Turn California Red
The former Trump advisor and California native outlines his strategy for making the traditionally blue state competitive for Republicans.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Touts New $500M-A-Year Tax on Luxury Second Homes
Governor Hochul's pied-à-terre tax targets ultra-wealthy nonresidents with properties valued at $5 million or more, expected to generate at least $500 million annually.
Sotomayor Apologizes for Remarks Criticizing Kavanaugh Over Immigration Enforcement Case
Supreme Court justice called her comments inappropriate and hurtful after criticizing colleague's view on ICE enforcement in California
NYC Mayor Touts 'Socialist' Wins in First 100 Days Alongside Bernie Sanders
Mamdani highlighted $1.2 billion for universal child care, five publicly owned grocery stores, and 195,000 housing violations against landlords as achievements.
Pelosi, California Democrats Slam Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Indefensible'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff have withdrawn their support for Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign following bombshell allegations from a former staffer.
Swalwell Calls Sexual Assault Claims 'Flat False' as Pressure Mounts to Drop Governor Bid
Sen. Adam Schiff withdrew his endorsement and called for Swalwell to exit the race, while House Democratic leadership demanded an investigation.
Texas Officials Investigating Hundreds of Complaints Against Camp Mystic Amid Bid to Renew License
Regulators and Texas Rangers are examining complaints alleging neglect during July 2025 floods that killed 27 girls, as the camp seeks to reopen this summer.
Photos Show California Home of Qasem Soleimani's Relatives After ICE Arrest
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were taken into custody after the State Department revoked their green cards, marking one of the latest enforcement actions against Iranian regime family members.