Former Assembly candidate accused of fraudulently exploiting state campaign matching funds
Former Candidate Accused of Fraud A former Democratic candidate for the New York State Legislature stands accused of swindling approximately $160,000 from taxpayers by exploiting the state’s campaign matching funds program, federal prosecutors announced on Friday. Dao Ying, who attempted an uphill campaign for Queens’ Congressional District 40 last year but ultimately lost, was charged […]
Tensions escalate in Los Angeles as police label assembly as ‘unlawful’
On Sunday afternoon, tensions escalated in Los Angeles as clashes erupted between police and protesters on the highway, prompting authorities to label a demonstration outside the Metropolitan Detention Center as “illegal.” Throughout the day, dozens of protesters were taken into custody. In response to what President Trump termed the “rebellious mob,” approximately 300 National Guard […]
Assembly Democrats successfully block bipartisan measure honoring the October 7 attack on Israel.
Assembly Speaker Blocks Commemoration Bill for October 7 Attack ALBANY – Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has quashed a bipartisan bill intended to commemorate the tragic attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. On Friday, Heastie took significant steps to ensure the bill would not make it to Congress for a vote, leaning on […]
Zohran Mamdani absent in Albany while campaigning for NYC mayor, missed an astonishing 50% of Assembly votes
ALBANY – Zoran Mamdani’s Voting Record and Mayoral Campaign Socialist Democrat Zoran Mamdani has been notably absent from the state capitol, missing over 50% of Congressional votes while he campaigns for the mayor of New York City. Reports indicate that Mamdani has missed 231 roll call votes this year alone, which is more than half […]
Baerbock from Germany Set to Lead UN General Assembly
New UN General Assembly President: Annalena Baerbock On Monday, Annalena Baerbock, the former German Foreign Minister, was elected as the next president of the United Nations General Assembly. This marks another instance of global political shifts. Baerbock, ex-leader of the radical Green Party in Germany, secured 167 votes from the 188 at the UN General […]
School Evacuated After Student Brings WWII Grenade to Assembly
An elementary school in Derbyshire, UK, had to evacuate after a student brought in a World War II hand grenade for a show-and-tell event. The bomb disposal team was called in as a precaution to ensure safety. This incident occurred on May 16, when a boy unexpectedly presented the grenade during the assembly. Janet Hart, […]
Apple to Shift All U.S. iPhone Assembly from China to India
Apple plans to move all iPhone assemblies for sale in the US from China to India by the end of 2026. Financial Times. Financial Times Report Apple aims to source the entire US iPhone supply from India soon next year, with a major pivot driven by the ongoing trade war between the US and China. […]
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Ukraine war after it failed to pass in the General Assembly
The UN Security Council adopted a US-led resolution on Monday on Russia's war with Ukraine. “This resolution places us on the path to peace. It's the first step, but an important step. One of them should all be proud of,” said the UN interim UN. US Ambassador Dorothy Shea spoke about the resolution. “Now we […]
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han
South Korea's opposition-dominated National Assembly on Friday voted to impeach acting President Han Deok-soo, despite fierce protests from ruling party members, over the impeachment of President Yun Seok-Yeol, who was precipitated by his stunning imposition of martial law and subsequent impeachment. The country's political crisis became even more serious. Han's impeachment means that he will […]
Wisconsin assembly to set up DOGE-inspired committee called 'GOAT'
The Wisconsin Legislature will introduce a new commission modeled after the federal Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was created to reduce “wasteful spending.” State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) said she will move toward the same goals in the Badger State through the Government, Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Commission (GOAT). “I think we can […]