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New York state Legislature rejects proposed House maps 

The New York State Legislature on Monday voted to reject new congressional districts proposed by a bipartisan committee, throwing the state’s House of Representatives into turmoil. The New York State Senate rejected a set of congressional boundaries proposed by the bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) by a vote of 40-17, and the state Assembly rejected […]

Hamas Rejects Latest Israeli Hostage Deal Framework

The Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas, which attacked Israel on October 7, has rejected the latest framework for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages, according to Israeli media reports. Hamas had refused any deal regarding the hostages unless Israel agreed to end the war and withdraw all troops from the Gaza Strip. This condition is […]

Judge rejects Chicago measure to raise luxury tax, fund homeless services

A Cook County judge has rejected a Chicago ballot measure that would have raised a one-time tax on luxury properties to fund homeless services after opposition from real estate and business groups. Friday’s ruling by Judge Kathleen Burke came as early voting for the March 19 Illinois primary has already begun. Tax measures will appear […]

Meghan McCain rejects Kari Lake offer to meet amid public feud

Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), on Wednesday rejected an offer by Republican Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake to meet with her amid a feud between the two. “No peace, bitch!” McCain said in the post On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, he responded to Lake’s post on Wednesday […]

Top UN court rejects South African request for urgent measures to safeguard Rafah

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – The U.N. Supreme Court on Friday rejected South Africa’s request to impose emergency measures to protect Rafah in the Gaza Strip, but Israel said it had previously imposed the measures late last month in preparation for the Gaza Strip. He also emphasized the need to respect the measures taken. An […]

Schumer rejects Speaker Johnson’s call to add border reform to Ukraine bill

Fresh off his victory in passing a $60 billion bill for Ukraine in the Senate with 70 votes, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) wasted no time in introducing the bill to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Pressure was put on it to pass. Vote in the House of Commons. He also rejected Johnson’s request […]