Political parties
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has urged Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State to put aside political differences and work closely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to attract Federal Government support and accelerate development in the state. Speaking during
Governors
New Jersey's governor primary results have set the stage for a intense battle between U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. With Trump's endorsement, Ciattarelli secured the Republican nomination, while Sherrill won the Democratic primary by a wide margin. The two will now
Governors
Congressman Mike Lawler, a strong advocate for public safety and national security, took Governor Kathy Hochul to task during a House Committee on Oversight hearing for her administration's handling of sanctuary policies in New York State. Lawler emphasized that Hochul's refusal to rescind sanctuary executive orders
Governors
Governor Gavin Newsom has denounced the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for allegedly providing Medicaid beneficiary information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), potentially putting millions of Americans at risk of immigration crackdowns. This move by the Trump administration has sparked widespread concern among states, particularly
Governors
Three Democratic governors, Kathy Hochul of New York, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, and Tim Walz of Minnesota, testified before a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on June 12, 2025, where they disputed claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities on immigration. The governors defended their states'
Governors
During a House Oversight Committee hearing, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul struggled to recall details of several high-profile cases involving illegal immigrants charged with violent offenses in her home state. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., pressed Hochul on the cases, including those of Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, who was charged with setting
Governors
The final debate for the New York City Democratic mayoral primary took place on Thursday night, featuring seven candidates, including frontrunner Andrew Cuomo and rising challenger Zohran Mamdani. The debate quickly turned contentious, with Cuomo and Mamdani dominating the discussion with sharp exchanges over their records, experience, and age. Cuomo
Governors
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo rallied against the militarization of city streets, labeling it an "abuse of power" and an "assault on American values." He emphasized the need for secure borders and comprehensive immigration reform, citing the importance of treating law-abiding families with dignity and
Governors
In a bid to put differences aside, Gavin Newsom, the current governor of California, had promised to work with Donald Trump following his re-election in 2024. However, the recent deployment of the national guard and hundreds of marines to quell demonstrations in Los Angeles in protest of immigration raids has
Governors
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's ambitious tax plan, centered on affordability policies, faces a significant hurdle: gaining the approval of Governor Kathy Hochul, who has shown resistance to raising income taxes. Mamdani proposes a 2% income tax hike on New York City residents making $1 million or more
Governors
President Trump's administration has been clashing with Democratic governors over immigration enforcement, with some states strengthening their resistance by passing laws restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents. The House Oversight Committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to question the governors of Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, all
Governors
Democratic governors of Illinois and New York have drawn a line in the sand with the Trump administration, rejecting its immigration policies as undemocratic and potentially divisive. The tension erupted during a congressional hearing, where three governors, including Kathy Hochul (New York) and JB Pritzker (Illinois), defended their stance on
