Politics & Elections
Syracuse lawmakers delay vote on removing license plate readers over privacy concerns
Councilor agree to give Syracuse Police Department time to find a new vendor for the surveillance technology.

Fate of DOGE revealed: What happened to Musk’s cost-cutting effort?
Elon Musk launched DOGE after President Donald Trump began his second term.

Senators say Rubio called Trump’s Ukraine peace plan ‘wish list’ for Russia; State Department denies it
Trump on Sunday used a lengthy online post to blast Ukraine for a lack of gratitude.

JFK’s granddaughter criticizes cousin RFK Jr. as she reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
"Bobby cut nearly a half billion dollars for research into mRNA vaccines, technology that could be used against certain cancers,” she said.

Trump administration advertising for ‘deportation judges’ to aid in crackdown
Recruitment posts on social media encourage people to apply to "bring down the hammer on criminal illegal aliens," and "defend your communities, your culture."

Editorial cartoons for Nov. 23, 2025: Saudi prince visit; Epstein legislation; ‘Quiet, piggy’
The week in visual commentary.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she’s resigning from Congress
The president said he would endorse a challenger against her next year.

‘Dress up:’ Trump administration official bashes sloppy fashion on airplanes
The Transportation Department has launched a new campaign to encourage more civility in air travel.

Views of Elise Stefanik’s bid for NY governor (Your Letters)
Letter writers riff on GOP candidate's MAGA credentials, alignment with CNY values, kneejerk support from local Republicans.

Report: Trump peace plan would cede Ukraine territory to Russia, prevent NATO expansion
Russian President Vladimir Putin would gain ground he has been unable to win on the battlefield.

Trump calls video by 6 Democratic lawmakers ’seditious behavior,’ ‘punishable by death’
The lawmakers made a video reminding service members that "Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders."

New board chair at Syracuse Housing Authority ‘comfortable’ keeping Bill Simmons in charge
Newly elected chair says board is 'comfortable' with Bill Simmons, citing SHA's recent progress on development projects.



