Government Shutdown Averted With $1.2 Trillion Budget Fiscal Lifeline
On Saturday, March 23rd, in a move that steered the United States away from the brink of a partial government shutdown, President Joe Biden enacted a $1.2 trillion package of...
New Jersey Fights to Keep Trenton’s Only Starbucks Open
Governor Phil Murphy held discussions with Starbucks' top executives last week to prevent the closure of the only Starbucks in Trenton, New Jersey's capital city. The meeting was part of...
Governor Hochul Signs Order for Easier Access to Birth Control at Pharmacies
New York has taken a step towards enhancing access to birth control by allowing pharmacists to provide hormonal contraception without a prescription. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a directive on Tuesday,...
Israel Appeals ICJ Against Call for Emergency Aid in Gaza
Israel has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) not to mandate emergency humanitarian aid measures for Gaza amid warnings of an impending famine. This plea was in response to...
Congress Strikes Deal to Keep Government Running Through Fiscal Year
Congress leaders have reached a consensus to finance the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year, avoiding a potential shutdown with limited time to spare. With the deadline...
Federal Probe Targets Facebook and Instagram Over Illegal Online Drug Sales Concerns
Federal authorities are currently investigating Meta Platforms, the conglomerate behind popular social media outlets Facebook and Instagram, for their potential involvement in the facilitation of illegal online drug sales. This...
New Lawsuit Accuses NYC Mayor Eric Adams of Past Sexual Assault
New details have surfaced in the lawsuit against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as a former colleague from the New York City Transit Police Department, by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who...
Hochul Initiates Major Revamp of New York’s Cannabis Program Amid Controversy
On Monday, March 18th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a comprehensive review of the state’s troubled cannabis program, targeting an overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). This decision comes...
Niger Cuts Military Ties With U.S. Amid Strategic Realignments
On Saturday, March 16th, Niger announced the suspension of its military cooperation with the United States, a move described as a significant blow to U.S. security interests in the region....
