Two explosives thrown outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's home during anti-Islam demonstration, no injuries reported
In a recent incident recognized as terrorism motivated by the Islamic State, two improvised explosive devices were thrown outside the residence of New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. The event occurred during an anti-Islam demonstration held by rightwing agitators outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Reports indicate that Mamdani and his family were not home at the time of the incident, which took place in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. During a press conference, Jessica Tisch, the New York Police Department (NYPD) commissioner, confirmed that two men from Pennsylvania were apprehended at the scene. She indicated that a federal criminal complaint would... [Continue Reading]
Throwing of explosive devices outside Mamdani residence was ‘act of Isis-inspired terrorism’, officials say
Incident took place during anti-Islam protest by rightwing agitators outside Gracie Mansion, where the New York City mayor livesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe throwing of two improvised explosive devices – allegedly by counter-protesters during an anti-Islam demonstration – outside the residence of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday was an act of “terrorism” inspired by the Islamic State terror group, officials said on Monday.Jessica Tisch, the New York police department (NYPD) commissioner, told reporters at a press conference in Manhattan that two men from Pennsylvania were arrested at the... [Continue Reading]
Homes Searched in Pennsylvania After Bomb Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House
Federal authorities conducted searches after a homemade bomb that failed to detonate was thrown outside Gracie Mansion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence. No one was hurt in the incident. [Continue Reading]
The top secret sites where Donald Trump could shelter in the event of a nuclear war
Under regularly revised contingency plans, the US president would be evacuated to one of several sites in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Virginia if a global conflict broke out. [Continue Reading]
Democratic Attorneys General and Governors Sue Trump to Block Proposed 15% Tariff on Imports
A coalition of 24 Democratic attorneys general and governors has initiated legal action against former President Donald Trump, aiming to block a newly proposed 15% tariff on all imports. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that declared Trump's previous tariffs illegal, leading the White House to announce plans for the new tariff to take effect shortly. The lawsuit, spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, asserts that Trump lacks the authority to impose these tariffs and demands the federal government refund the states for the costs incurred from prior tariffs. The legal challenge reflects growing frustration among state... [Continue Reading]
House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi in Epstein Investigation
The House Oversight Committee has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by voting to subpoena US attorney general Pam Bondi. In a notable development, the committee, comprising both Republicans and Democrats, passed the motion by a narrow 24-19 margin, following a proposal by Republican representative Nancy Mace. This decision is being closely watched as it signifies a bipartisan effort to seek clarity regarding the Epstein files, with Mace expressing that "the American people want answers on the Epstein files, and so do we." Bondi's subpoena arises from the scrutiny surrounding her involvement... [Continue Reading]
