New York PostSig. 5OpinionElectionsPoliticsCrime
This opinion piece attacks Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman for refusing to clarify whether she would advance Democratic Socialists of America policies if elected. It frames her as evasive and aligned with an extreme socialist faction, while portraying police union opposition as a warning to voters.
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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump was like a 'caged lion' eager to return to the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner ballroom after shots were fired. Leavitt described Trump's behind-the-scenes reaction during an appearance on Sean Hannity's show.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said all media would be welcome at a joint meeting with President Trump at Gracie Mansion, after Trump banned some outlets from the White House. Trump defended the ban and the later suspension of presidential pool coverage by major networks.
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The editorial argues California should solve its housing shortage by building outward and promoting single-family suburban development rather than high-rise apartments near transit. It criticizes SB 79 and left-wing policymakers for favoring dense urban housing, and calls for more water, energy, roads, and transit capacity instead.
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The opinion piece argues that New York City and Los Angeles made a mistake by banning generative AI in schools, saying the bans ignore that students already use AI and will leave disadvantaged students further behind. It calls instead for grade-level AI literacy instruction, with restrictions appropriate only for the youngest students.
BBC NewsSig. 8NewsPoliticsForeignAI
Andy Burnham, the UK prime minister, said he expects to find common ground with Donald Trump at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, where he is also set to address the UN on AI, Ukraine, and the Middle East. The visit includes a new UK-US AI and Autonomy partnership, a reported first torpedo launch from an undersea drone, and criticism from Lib Dem leader Ed Davey over the AI plan.
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Beijing is quietly coordinating with Taiwan's KMT opposition, including helping shape the language for a landmark mainland visit, as Xi Jinping sees a rare window to pull Taiwan closer and weaken resistance. The article details Cheng Li-wun's trip and the behind-the-scenes Chinese role in staging it.
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A new analysis by conservative energy groups says California's electricity prices are the highest in the US and more than double the national average. The article highlights claims that blue-state mandates and 'bad energy policy' drive higher rates, while noting Gov. Newsom's team did not directly respond.
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President Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, and both appeared friendly afterward. They discussed housing, immigration and disagreements, with Trump praising Mamdani’s potential as mayor. The visit came ahead of Trump’s UN speech and amid midterm campaign tensions over socialism and immigration.
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A California family that donated $4.4 million to Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and other California politicians has alleged past links to suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang and Chinese officials. The report ties those donations to ongoing concerns about foreign influence in American politics.
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President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, offering praise and saying Mamdani has “great potential.” During the press conference, Trump also defended his ban of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, citing unfair media coverage.
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CBP and Coast Guard intercepted a smuggling vessel near Key Largo, arresting 22 migrants including 13 Chinese nationals and one suspected Cuban smuggler. Officials called maritime entry extremely dangerous and praised interagency enforcement, while the article also cites a Trump-Xi meeting and a recent ICE shooting in Austin.