3 d. ago LA controller pushes for greater independence, power to audit programs by other elected city officials

LA controller pushes for greater independence, power to audit programs by other elected city officials  LAist

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6 d. ago ‘A Hornet’s Nest:’ Mamdani’s Gifted Education Plan Divides New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani wants to phase out the city’s gifted program for kindergarten students if elected, a proposal that drew intense criticism and praise.

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7 d. ago Central banks globally have faced political pressure. Here's what happened there

President Trump is continuing his push for more control of the Federal Reserve. The Planet Money team looked into what has happened globally when central banks face political pressure.

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1 week ago Tim Walz Floats 'Assault Rifle' Ban via State Constitutional Amendment After Legislative Gun Control Push Fails

Having failed to get traction for his gun ban in the legislature, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is now suggesting a ban on the "sale and possession of assault rifles in the state" via constitutional amendment. The post Tim Walz Floats ‘Assault Rifle’ Ban via State Constitutional Amendment After Legislative Gun Control Push Fails appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Mamdani proposes massive amount of legal defense funding for immigrants in 'Trump

Zohran Mamdani plans to increase immigration legal services funding by over $100 million if elected New York City mayor despite criticism from President Donald Trump.

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1 week ago What Adams’s Exit Means for Black Political Power in New York

Eric Adams is just the second Black mayor elected in New York City, and his downfall has been painful for many who supported him.

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1 week ago ‘Escape From New York’: Researcher predicts NYC business exodus if Zohran Mamdani wins

Researcher predicts a mass business exodus if Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Nov. 4 mayoral election in New York City.

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1 week ago Stephen Colbert Pushes More Control on 'Long Guns' After Man Attacked Dallas ICE with 8mm Bolt Action

On Wednesday night, Stephen Colbert pushed for more gun control on "long guns" after a sniper used a WWII-era bolt action rifle to attack a Dallas ICE facility.  The post Stephen Colbert Pushes More Control on ‘Long Guns’ After Man Attacked Dallas ICE with 8mm Bolt Action appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It'd be part of a trend

This fall, New York City voters will weigh in on a proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It's part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates.

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2 w. ago Pennsylvania Democrats Use Attack on Officers to Pass More Gun Control

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee used the  heinous attack on police officers in York County to push through more gun control Monday. The post Pennsylvania Democrats Use Attack on Officers to Pass More Gun Control appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Democrat Wins Seat of Slain Minnesota Lawmaker, Leaving State House Evenly Split

Xp Lee, a former City Council member, won a special election to replace his political mentor, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June.

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3 w. ago Close Boston City Council race in District 7 could go to a recount

In the uniquely tight race, the top five candidates all came within 1.38 percentage points of each other. Two move forward to the November general election. The post Close Boston City Council race in District 7 could go to a recount appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Political turbulence engulfs the Fed as Trump pushes to assert control

Political turbulence engulfs the Fed as Trump pushes to assert control  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago New polls reveal Mamdani has commanding lead over rivals weeks from Election Day

Two new public opinion surveys in New York City's 2025 election for mayor indicate that democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is the clear frontrunner in the four candidate race

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4 w. ago AOC Pushes Gun Control After Charlie Kirk Assassinated with Bolt Action Rifle

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) described the assassination of Charlie Kirk as "horrific," then pushed for more gun control, according to The Hill.  The post AOC Pushes Gun Control After Charlie Kirk Assassinated with Bolt Action Rifle appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Boston City Council shows mixed support for rent control ballot question

While advocates push for a 2026 ballot question on rent control, a City Council measure supporting that effort was objected to this week. The post Boston City Council shows mixed support for rent control ballot question appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 w. ago 'Star Trek' Star George Takei Pushes Gun Control Moments After Charlie Kirk Shot

"Star Trek" star George Takei pushed for gun control laws mere moments after news broke that Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot. Kirk was shot while speaking at an American Comeback Tour event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The post ‘Star Trek’ Star George Takei Pushes Gun Control Moments After Charlie Kirk Shot appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago 'It' Author' Stephen King Pushes Gun Control Before Facts Known in Charlie Kirk Shooting

Novelist and gun control advocate Stephen King pushed gun control Wednesday before facts were known in the shooting of Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk. The post ‘It’ Author’ Stephen King Pushes Gun Control Before Facts Known in Charlie Kirk Shooting appeared first on Breitbart.

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last month Here’s who will be on the ballot for November’s 2025 City Council election

The preliminary election narrowed down candidates before the general election Nov. 4. The post Here’s who will be on the ballot for November’s 2025 City Council election appeared first on Boston.com.

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last month Here’s who will be on the ballot in November’s 2025 City Council election

The preliminary election narrowed down candidates before the general election Nov. 4. The post Here’s who will be on the ballot in November’s 2025 City Council election appeared first on Boston.com.

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