On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimesBy Katherine Koretski, CNN New York (CNN) — New York’s mayor marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel on Wednesday with a statement that has sparked backlash among some Jewish leaders. In his statement, Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the “horrific war crimes of October 7” while also accusing Israel of committingABC17News.com15h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentZohran Mamdanioctober 7 attacks anniversary
Mamdani unveils strategy to combat antisemitism in New York CityBy Katherine Koretski, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a strategy to combat antisemitism Tuesday, including tens of millions of dollars in funding for hate crime prevention and Jewish cultural centers. Mamdani, who has faced accusations of antisemitism from some Jewish groups over his criticisms of Israel and his handling ofABC17News.com9d agoWhole story →JusticeCultureZohran Mamdaninyc antisemitism strategy
Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leaderBy Jake Tapper, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — Survivors of sexual abuse would be free to speak about their experiences even if they sign a nondisclosure agreement under a new bill put forward by the House Republican leading the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Congress. Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the push to protect survivors’ABC17News.com23d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentJames Comerepstein investigation bill
Mitch McConnell has been absent from Capitol Hill for three months. It’s still unclear when he’ll returnBy Annie Grayer, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Senate is set to return Monday after a five-week recess, and it is still unclear if GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell will end his three-month absence from the Capitol due to health issues. McConnell was hospitalized in June, which his office later said was due to aABC17News.com26d agoWhole story →GovernmentMitch McConnellmcconnell return uncertain
GOP lawmaker gives expected timeline for Mitch McConnell’s returnBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff have told him they are hoping the senator – who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues – will return when the Senate comes back into session on September 14. AlthoughABC17News.com1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMitch McConnellJames Comermcconnell health update
