US attorney is dismissed on the same day he is appointed to the position
U.S. Attorney Fired on Inauguration Day This week, on the same day he was sworn in, the Trump administration dismissed the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York. Donald T. Kinsella was appointed by a panel of judges in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. He took the […]
Iran appointed as vice-chair of UN democracy panel amid continued domestic crackdowns
UN Criticized for Selecting Iran as Vice-Chairman of Social Development Commission Iran’s appointment as vice-chairman of the UN Commission on Social Development has sparked strong backlash from human rights activists and policy analysts. Many are questioning the UN’s consistency, given its dealings with undemocratic governments. The decision to grant this leadership role was made unanimously […]
Thomas Albus, appointed by Trump, chosen to head the battle over the Fulton County search warrant
Justice Department Appoints U.S. Prosecutor for Georgia Election Investigation The Justice Department has appointed a U.S. prosecutor from Missouri to head the election investigation linked to the Trump administration in Fulton County, Georgia. This action, noted in recent court records, highlights the involvement of out-of-state prosecutors in politically charged cases. Thomas Albus, the U.S. attorney […]
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Rev. A.R. Bernard appointed as co-chaplains for the NYPD.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who recently retired, is set to be officially sworn in as one of the main religious leaders for the NYPD, a position he will share with Reverend A.R. Bernard, the founder of a Brooklyn megachurch, according to an announcement made by the department on Monday. Dolan, aged 76, and Bernard, 72, will […]
Ronald Hicks appointed as the archbishop of New York
Archbishop Ronald Hicks Inaugurated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Archbishop Ronald Hicks was formally installed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Friday, taking over after Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s retirement. “I happen to love New York. I really do,” Hicks said as he began his term, urging the community to start sharing this enthusiasm. […]
Unruly activism: Foreign-born judge appointed by Biden intervenes again, shields Haitians from deportation
Judge Blocks Revocation of Haitian Refugee Protection A U.S. District Judge, Ana Reyes, who was appointed by President Biden and is known for her advocacy in immigration matters, intervened on Monday to prevent the Trump administration from revoking the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. This status had been in place since January 2010 […]
Judge appointed by Biden supports Democrats in opposing ICE’s limits on unexpected visits from Congress members.
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on ICE Visits A U.S. District Judge, Gia Cobb, has implemented a temporary restraining order following a request from twelve Democratic lawmakers aimed at stopping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from prohibiting surprise visits by Congress members. Democrats argue that these unannounced visits are essential for congressional oversight, a stance […]
Lee Zeldin, appointed by Trump, to discuss fire recovery plans with Karen Bass
Rebuilding Efforts After Wildfires in Los Angeles This week marks a significant push in federal efforts to facilitate the reconstruction of homes in Los Angeles that were evacuated due to the wildfires last year. Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator appointed by former President Trump, is set to visit Los Angeles on Wednesday. His agenda includes […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have appointed Klint Kubiak as their head coach.
The Raiders are on the verge of hiring a new head coach, but the official announcement will take some more time—perhaps about a week. Clint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, is optimistic about finalizing a deal to lead the Raiders, according to various sources close to the situation. However, his ongoing commitments related […]
Jennifer Mnookin appointed as new president of Columbia University starting July 1
Columbia University Appoints New President Columbia University has announced that a new president will take office starting July 2026. The Board of Trustees has selected Jennifer L. Mnookin, who currently serves as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is widely recognized as a leading legal scholar. The university’s announcement highlighted that the decision followed […]