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Governor Kathy Hochul Opts Not To Remove Mayor Eric Adams From Office

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul elected not to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office. “After careful consideration, I have determined that I will not commence…

Sen. Chris Murphy Calls Out Colleagues: ‘The Entire American Political System Is Corrupted By Money’

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy appeared alongside Hasan Minhaj for an episode of Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. During Murphy’s conversation with Minhaj, the Democrat from Connecticut…

Andrew Lester Dies While Awaiting Sentencing After Shooting Ralph Yarl

On Wednesday, February 19, Andrew Lester reportedly passed away at 86 years old. “We have learned of the passing of Andrew Lester and extend our sincere condolences to his family…

Donald Trump Says The Federal Government Should ‘Govern’ The District of Columbia

Donald Trump has complete his take over of the Kennedy Center for Performing Art. His next target? The entire District of Columbia. Aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters the…

Trump Administration Threatens To Restrict Funding From Universities

On Valentine’s Day, love was everywhere except for the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). On Friday, February 14, 2025, Craig Trainor, the acting assistant secretary for the DOE’s Office of…

Kennedy Center Cancels Pride Performance Featuring Gay Men’s Chorus

On February 13, 2025, The Advocate noticed that an upcoming event, A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride, had been removed from the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts’ website. Six…

Education Department To Investigate Five Virginia School Districts

The U.S. Department of Education is reportedly investigating several public school districts in northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. America First Legal, a conservative organization founded…

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