Mamdani’s rent freeze, tax hikes a ‘one-two wealth destruction punch,’ economists warn

New Yorkers could be facing a “one-two wealth destruction punch” if Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze and tax hikes take effect, economists warn. Mamdani’s housing plan, a campaign promise aimed at addressing affordability, includes an immediate freeze on roughly 2 million rent-stabilized apartments. Separately, his broader $127 billion budget agenda calls for higher taxes on wealthy […]

Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union

President Donald Trump has drawn his line. Now the clock is running. After publicly giving Iran roughly 10 days to 15 days to reach a nuclear agreement, Trump used his State of the Union address to make clear the deadline is backed by force.  “I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror […]

DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

An official with the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials Wednesday that federal immigration agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the November midterm elections, as some Democrats have warned the Trump administration could attempt to interfere in the elections through intimidation or racial profiling. Heather Honey, DHS’ deputy assistant secretary […]

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