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New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court

New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court

ALBANY, N,Y. (AP) — New York’s top court was asked Tuesday to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections by lawyers who argued city officials acted within their legal powers.
What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was thrown a lifeline when the Trump administration moved to drop federal corruption charges against the embattled leader of America’s largest city.
Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump , according
New York mayor vows to regain public's trust after Justice Department orders halt to prosecution

New York mayor vows to regain public's trust after Justice Department orders halt to prosecution

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed to regain the public’s trust Tuesday as the Justice Department moved to halt his criminal corruption case , an extraordinary directive that officials said would free him up to assist in the Trump a
Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump's tariff feud

Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump's tariff feud

Shopify Inc.'s president has come out in favour of a shipping exemption that U.S President Donald Trump's trade feuds could end.
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

DALLAS (AP) — The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F.

Trump administration appeals Maryland judge's ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it's appealing a Maryland federal judge's ruling blocking the president's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for people whose parents are not legally in the country.
Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general is vowing to continue her fight to get more accountability for billions of dollars in government spending that isn’t approved by the provincial legislature.
What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was thrown a lifeline when the Trump administration moved to drop federal corruption charges against the embattled leader of America’s largest city.