Trump names speechwriter Vince Haley as Domestic Policy Council chief
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday night that campaign speechwriter Vince Haley will be the next director of the Domestic Policy Council (DPC). “As director of the Domestic Policy Council, Vince will help make life better for all Americans and unite this country through success. “We will defeat the United States, rapidly lower prices, secure our southern […]
Trump taps Kevin Hassett as National Economic Council head
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that he has selected former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett to lead the next administration's National Economic Council. “I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin A. Hassett of Massachusetts will serve as Director of the White House National Economic Council,” President Trump said in a statement. “As […]
Florida city council changes mind on paying to repair Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark after hurricane ripped roof off
Just hours after voting to finance renovations to the Tampa Bay Rays' home, the St. Petersburg City Council reversed course. The Rays will now pay their divisional rival, the New York Yankees, $15 million to play their regular season home games at their spring training stadium in New York. That will be the Rays' only […]
Mayor Adams’ key ‘City of Yes’ initiative inches closer — with $5B pledge, NYC Council concessions
New York may soon become the “City of Jesus.” The City Council narrowly voted to pass Mayor Eric Adams' controversial sweeping plan to build tens of thousands of homes across the Big Apple with a $5 billion funding pledge from Hizzoner and some concessions. It was approved. On Thursday, after hours of delays, a pair […]
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution Demanding Gaza Ceasefire
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. In the United States, there were 14 votes in favor and only one vote in favor. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield explained The United States claimed that it vetoed the […]
L.A. City Council Votes Unanimously to Become ‘Sanctuary City,’ Resist Trump
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to become a “sanctuary city” and refuse to comply with federal immigration enforcement as a way to resist President-elect Donald Trump's anticipated policies. During his campaign, Trump promised to deport illegal immigrants, starting with criminals. More than 8 million immigrants have entered the country illegally under the […]
Trump supporters rip Chicago mayor to his face just before City Council rejects his tax hike
Ahead of the Chicago City Council's vote to unanimously reject Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike, local residents address the council and the mayor as he attempts to raise taxes with consideration for illegal immigration. criticized him to his face. Of these angry locals Several supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, wearing MAGA […]
City Council scrambles to reassert control in power struggle with Eric Adams after mayor’s ballot wins
The New York City Council is rushing to reassert control in its ongoing power struggle with Mayor Eric Adams after suffering a painful defeat in the November vote. Lawmakers on Wednesday voted 49-1 in favor of forming their own Charter Revision Commission. It comes after voters supported four of the five initiatives that were “rushed” […]
Brawl erupts in Turkish council meeting
A meeting of Turkish officials escalated into a brawl as tensions escalated over disagreements over the cost of the country's founding celebrations amid continuing economic hardship. According to media reports, the Ankara Metropolitan City Council allocated 69 million Turkish liras, equivalent to $2 million, for a concert featuring singer Ebru Gündes during Republic Day celebrations […]
New council housing in England may be removed from right to buy scheme | Social housing
Angela Reiner has suggested ministers could prevent England's new parliament building from being sold under the Right to Buy scheme. The Deputy Prime Minister said the government would introduce restrictions on new social housing “so we don't lose stock”. Since Margaret Thatcher launched the scheme in 1980, the Right to Buy scheme has enabled tenants […]