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 […]
Los Angeles City Council candidate says ‘F the police’
A candidate for the Los Angeles City Council has come under intense criticism after an audio recording of him saying “police” during a handshake with university students was leaked. Isabel Jurado, who is running to oust City Council member Kevin de Leon, who has also come under intense scrutiny for comments she made in a […]
Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president
Nneka Thiazor will become president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has learned exclusively. The Public Affairs Council, a nonprofit association of public relations professionals including lobbyists, has had only three presidents since its inception in […]
NYC Council bill would ‘silence’ NYPD’s social media ‘attacks’
Used by New York City Police Chief Social media fools left-handed city councilors and other critics They will be “silent” under new laws promoted by Queenspol. Democratic Rep. Nantasha Williams invoice It would require City Hall to create so-called “decency rules” for what the NYPD and other city officials can post on their social media […]
Urgent UN security council meeting called amid pressure on Israel to allow aid into Gaza | Gaza
Britain, France and Algeria are under U.N. security pressure to comply with a U.S. warning to partially cut off military aid unless the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza is blocked within 30 days. An emergency meeting of the Board of Directors was called. After months of refusing to use U.S. arms supplies as leverage […]