Author: Bill Henery

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer says that long-awaited changes to the H-2A agricultural visa program will make the system faster, more affordable, and more efficient, offering crucial relief to American farmers and ranchers struggling to meet labor demands—without threatening American jobs. In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Edward Lawrence, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer emphasized that the reforms do not expand the existing program or provide amnesty to illegal migrants, but instead consolidate its management and streamline operations under the Department of Labor. “The program is already in play, and it’s already in law,” Chavez-DeRemer said. “This isn’t a new initiative—it’s a modernization of a system that’s…

Zohran Mamdani claims he “no longer believes,” as he did just five years ago, that the New York City Police Department is a “wicked and corrupt” institution that must be “defunded” and “dismantled.”  He says he really didn’t mean it when he blamed “the police themselves” for “perpetrating an enormous amount” of violent crime, “especially with regard to sexual violence.” He insists he was misunderstood when he tweeted, “The NYPD is racist, anti-queer and a major threat to public safety.” Bull. Mamdani will be a disaster for public safety in New York City if he becomes our mayor. A look at his agenda…

In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on select Canadian imports, effective August 1, tightening pressure on Canada over issues ranging from fentanyl trafficking to retaliatory trade measures. Crucially, goods compliant with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) are exempted—at least for now. Trump’s move targets products he claims are part of Canada’s inadequate response to the fentanyl crisis flooding into the U.S. He also cites longstanding Canadian barriers, particularly in dairy and agricultural sectors—some carrying “400%” duties as he alleged, hurting U.S. producers. In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shared publicly on Truth…

In a video posted to social media, Emhoff said, “You know, I’m feeling a little trauma walking to the same polling station that I did to vote for Kamala.” “And you know, I’m just feeling a lot of hope right now,” she said. She then updated her video after voting, declaring, “We did it.” “I’m feeling a huge mix of emotions,” she added. “I’m really nervous. I’m also so hopeful. It’s been so spectacular seeing New York come together in this way and rally behind Zohran, and, yeah. Let’s fucking do this, guys.” This comes as the self-declared democratic socialist…

Gillen issued a statement criticizing Mamdani’s campaign as having “been built on unachievable promises and higher taxes.” “Socialist Zohran Mamdani is too extreme to lead New York City,” Gillen said. “His entire campaign has been built on unachievable promises and higher taxes, which is the last thing New York needs.” “Beyond that, Mr. Mamdani has called to defund the police and has demonstrated a deeply disturbing pattern of unacceptable antisemitic comments which stoke hate at a time when antisemitism is skyrocketing,” Gillen continued. “He is the absolute wrong choice for New York.” The statement from Gillen comes after former New York Gov.…

Cuomo told his supporters that tonight was “not” their night and added that “tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani’s night,” according to the Hill. “He put together a great campaign, and he touched young people and inspired them and moved them and got them to come out and vote,” Cuomo added. Per the outlet, Cuomo’s concession came after “Decision Desk HQ projected the race would head to a ranked-choice count.” Earlier Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projected the race would head to a ranked-choice count as Mamdani held a solid lead over the former governor. The vote counting will continue even though Cuomo has conceded in…

In March, a federal investigator asked the New York Police Department for information about a woman who had been arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University and was now detained for overstaying her visa. The woman, Leqaa Kordia, 32, was being investigated for money laundering, the investigator said, and the Department of Homeland Security needed help. The police handed over her birth date, address and the name of a possible associate. An officer also provided the woman’s sealed arrest report. But a month later, during an immigration court hearing, the only evidence of money laundering that federal prosecutors presented…

A quarter-million dollars came from the head of Suffolk Construction, a Boston-based builder betting big on a New York City expansion. Another $150,000 arrived from the chairman of Vornado Realty Trust, who is searching for a way to revive a stalled Midtown Manhattan redevelopment so important that he once called it his “promised land.” DoorDash, the food delivery service lobbying City Hall on regulations that could disrupt its business model, chipped in a staggering $1 million. The donations make up just a fraction of the checks from New York business leaders, billionaires and special interest groups pouring into a super…

Iran and the United States made modest progress during talks in Rome over the future of Iran’s nuclear program, an intermediary said on Friday after the fifth round of discussions. The two sides met for a little less than three hours and had “some but not conclusive progress,” Oman’s foreign minister, Badr al-Busaidi, said in a cautiously optimistic message on social media. His country has mediated the talks. “We hope to clarify the remaining issues in the coming days,” he added. The main issue in the latest round of talks was Washington’s demand that Iran halt all uranium enrichment and dismantle all…

A suspect is in custody after two staff members of Israel’s embassy in Washington, D.C., were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, police said. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, shouted “Free, free Palestine” before being arrested, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said. He has been charged with first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. Israel’s foreign ministry identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26. Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to the…