Michigan city council drops Pledge of Allegiance recitation
A Michigan city council has decided to no longer recite the Pledge of Allegiance during its meetings after one member suggested it was taking too long. Last week, the issue was discussed at an organizational meeting of the Ypsilanti City Council, a city of about 20,000 people and home to Eastern Michigan University. The meeting […]
NYC Council passes Mayor Adams’ controversial ‘City of Yes’ housing plan
The City Council on Thursday passed Mayor Eric Adams' controversial and ambitious plan to build 80,000 new housing units across the Big Apple over the next 15 years. The initiative, known as the “City of Yes,” was approved on a 31-20 vote after months of tense negotiations at City Hall as Hitzner seeks to address […]
Boston City Council votes unanimously to reaffirm sanctuary city policies and defy Trump mass deportation plan
Boston City Council stated: unanimous vote The city defended illegal immigrants and claimed to reaffirm Boston's “sanctuary city” policy. All 13 members of the council voted to oppose President-elect Donald Trump's plan to mass deport illegal immigrants to ease the immigration crisis. The resolution says the policy will ensure the city's commitment to diversity. “We […]
NJ lawyer thrown out of town council meeting for waving American flag to protest new ban
A New Jersey lawyer was kicked out of a town council meeting last week by police for waving an American flag to protest a “stupid” new rule banning the use of so-called “props” during town council meetings. Local resident and attorney Joel Basoff was ordered to leave an Edison Township Council meeting on Nov. 25 […]
New Jersey council bans constitution and US flag during public comments
County Council of Edison Township, New Jersey Prohibited Residents will be prohibited from using “props” such as the Constitution or the American flag when giving speeches. The city-township of Edison said the ban is intended to ensure that props do not “disturb orderly conduct.” “It's my constitutional right to do this. If I get sued, […]
New Jersey lawyer ejected from town council meeting for waving American flag to protest ‘disgusting’ new ban
A New Jersey resident was escorted from a town council meeting for waving an American flag in protest of new rules banning the U.S. Constitution and other “props” from public comment portions of town meetings. Edison Township, New Jersey, passed an ordinance last week that reduces the amount of time residents have to address the […]
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 […]