Trump Boots Bondi, Taps Todd Blanche to Run Justice Department
President Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi will leave the Justice Department and Deputy AG Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general. Bondi will move to a private‑sector role, the White House says.
Albany’s 25-Foot Worship Buffer Plan Lights Up Fight Over Street Protests
Albany lawmakers have moved a 25-foot buffer zone for houses of worship and reproductive clinics after synagogue protests; supporters say it protects safety, critics warn of free-speech risks.
Tariff Turmoil Blamed As Foreign Tourists Ditch New York
The state comptroller’s new analysis says federal tariffs and related policies cut international visitors and exports in 2025, hitting jobs and border communities. The losses include hundreds of thousands fewer crossings and billions in trade lost.
Summer Bill Shock Meets Its Match: When Californians Will See Their Climate Credit
Regulators are proposing to shift 2026 California Climate Credit payouts into high‑bill months; here’s which utilities and amounts are affected and what to expect.












