Give the New Bail Reform Law Time to Work
It just so happens that a campaign to roll back New York’s landmark bail reforms is unfolding as Michael Bloomberg’s presidential run forces a reckoning...
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Denver Mayor Says Pit Bull Ban Will Stand
The mayor of Denver, voicing concern about the “very real risk” of injury to children, said Friday he would veto a measure passed by the...
The Bail Reform Backlash That Has Democrats at War
ALBANY, N.Y. — A serial bank robber who struck again four hours after he was released from custody. A wall of white faces in police...
White House Memo Justifying Suleimani Strike Cites No Imminent Threat
WASHINGTON — The White House told Congress on Friday that President Trump authorized the strike last month that killed Iran’s most important general to respond...
Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
Every politician condemns the phenomenon of “surprise” medical bills. This week, two committees in the House are marking up new surprise billing legislation. One of...
Trump’s Policy on New York’s ‘Trusted Travelers’ Is Unconstitutional
The Department of Homeland Security recently decided to bar New York residents from federal programs that allow “trusted travelers” expedited transit through airports and border...
In Bipartisan Bid to Restrain Trump, Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted on Thursday to require President Trump seek congressional authorization before taking further military action against Iran, as Democrats joined forces...
This Lawmaker Wants to Remove the Words ‘Illegal Alien’ From the Law
Susan Lontine, a Democratic state representative in Colorado, knows well how some use the term “illegal alien” to disparage migrants. Her district in Denver contains...
Trump Has Abused This Power. And He Will Again if He’s Not Stopped.
This weekend will mark one year since President Trump declared a sham emergency at the southern border to secure money for a wall Congress refused...
Crackdown on 5,000 Reckless Drivers: Take Safety Course or Lose Car
A driver in Brooklyn with eight violations for speeding or running a red light killed a 5-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy. An 85-year-old woman...
