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Walz drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers run

ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign, Walz said Monday that negative attention and Republican…



Mamdani’s inauguration moved across faiths, food and neighborhoods — reflecting a city that belongs to all

Weather below freezing has never stopped New Yorkers before, and on the first day of 2026, thousands withstood frigid temperatures to watch Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration, hours after he had been sworn in as mayor in a private ceremony at midnight.  Here are several takeaways from the event:  Political block party or chaotic music festival The…

Mamdani opens term with aggressive affordability push

By Randall Yip, Executive Editor In frigid 26-degree weather, 4,000 invited guests attended the public inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as he declared a “beginning of a new era.” Mamdani vowed after being sworn in by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that if you are a citizen of New York, “I am your mayor.” “I was elected…

What awaits immigrants in 2026? Here’s the good and the bad

The past 12 months have brought major challenges for the immigrant community. Today, it’s more difficult to obtain immigration benefits; there has been an increase in indiscriminate arrests, and a constant campaign to instill fear among immigrants. Despite this, 2025 also brought to light stories of solidarity and resilience. We anticipate that the new year…

Asian Americans drive 2025 wins, build momentum for 2026

A version of this story appeared in East Wind ezine By Eddie Wong Implications of Democratic victories for 2026 Key Democratic and progressive victories on November 4, 2025 showed the power of the anti-Trump coalition. The winning message of Democratic and progressive candidates from Georgia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington emphasized…

New California laws taking effect in 2026

California will be implementing a series of new laws starting January 1, 2026, including extending protections for vulnerable populations, increasing transparency, and introducing a new fee option for travelers without REAL ID. The post New CA Laws Taking Effect in 2026 appeared first on Black Voice News.

Alleged lavish trip lands LA Councilman John Lee $138K fine

The ethics commission hit Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee with a $138,000 fine in connection to a lavish 2017 trip to Las Vegas. The Los Angeles Times reports the case evolves around Lee accepting pricey meals, expensive bottle service, a hotel room, transportation and gambling chips totaling $1,000. These are all charges Lee denies.…

Ghanaians across two continents are living in fear as U.S. immigration crackdowns intensify

This story was originally published by Capital B and supported by the Pulitzer Center. GREATER ACCRA REGION, Ghana — About an hour and a half east of Ghana’s capital city, Gladys Adgy stood outside a stand in Kpone waiting for an order of grilled tilapia. ​Adgy watched the screen of her cracked smartphone pulse with messages from a friend and…

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