Senegal’s president just made a bold move by firing the prime minister, shaking up the country’s political scene. The decision also scrapped the entire government, leaving ministers in charge of day-to-day tasks until new ones are picked. The two leaders had once been allies but turned into rivals o
Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million
Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum
Republican infighting just got louder after President Trump openly questioned Rep. Lauren Boebert's loyalty. Boebert, known for her strong conservative views, recently supported Rep. Thomas Massie in his Kentucky primary. Trump, who usually backs loyal allies, criticized her choice, calling Massie "
Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl
Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha
Republicans face a tricky choice as the 2024 midterms approach. The party’s survival hinges on how it deals with President Trump, who is still a powerful force in the GOP. Trump says he will be on the ballot and that his supporters love him, a claim that puts pressure on Republican candidates
Staten Island will see a mix of strong breezes and wet weather this week. In the afternoon, gusts may reach 40 miles per hour across much of the area. That same day, a slow‑moving cold front will bring widespread showers and possible thunderstorms from the evening into Friday. The heaviest
Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan who is seen as a possible 2028 presidential hopeful, will travel to Canada on Saturday. The trip comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new partnership with China that could bring up to 49, 000 Chinese electric cars into Canada at a low tarif
