Trump admin seeking to pull funding from local governments slapped with judge’s preliminary injunction

A federal judge in Washington state on Tuesday granted Denver and other local governments a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s threats to withhold federal funding for transportation programs. Denver and dozens of other plaintiffs filed the lawsuit in May, claiming that the Trump administration’s threats to withhold an estimated $4 billion in critical federal…

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Cuomo hit by fellow Dems for dodging questions about sexual harassment during time as NY governor

Andrew Cuomo dodged questions throughout Wednesday evening’s New York City mayoral debate regarding sexual harassment allegations against him, which the former New York governor insisted were false. “Every woman watching tonight should listen right now,” said Michael Blake, a former state assemblyman from the Bronx who is running against Cuomo. “Andrew Cuomo would not respond…

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Biden-era White House reporters express disbelief on Karine Jean-Pierre’s sudden party switch

Reporters who covered the Biden White House are in disbelief that former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre ditched the Democratic Party to pen a new book in a “desperate” attempt to revive her career. The longtime spokesperson for former President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that she switched her affiliation to independent. Jean-Pierre also revealed an upcoming…

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Democrats vying for NYC mayor spar over defunding police, combating ICE

Democratic mayoral candidates sparred over whether to defund the police during the New York City mayoral debate Wednesday night, with many candidates distancing themselves from the once-popular progressive position. Candidates also discussed how to best combat President Donald Trump, particularly when it comes to his illegal immigration crackdown. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the…

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