Democrats warn against potential reactivation of Trump-era China Initiative
A group of Congressional Democrats is urging lawmakers to block the revival of the China Initiative, a program run under former President Trump. Some have claimed that the program racially profiles scientists and academics of Asian descent in the United States. The program, aimed at stopping China from stealing scientific and technological secrets, expires in […]
New York governor’s $2.4 billion initiative aims to address migrant influx
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $2.4 billion plan to deal with the influx of immigrants overwhelming New York City's homeless shelters. The proposal is part of a $233 billion budget plan by the governor's office, which has begun negotiations with legislative leaders. The treatment of immigrants, including the approximately 70,000 people in […]