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US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges US Troops To Disobey Trump During NYC Speech US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges US Troops To Disobey Trump During NYC Speech
US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges US Troops To Disobey Trump During NYC Speech The United States has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa late hours after he told a crowd outside the United Nations in New York that US soldiers should disobey President Trump’s order. The events on Friday, Sept. 26, mark an extraordinary blow to relations between two longtime security partners who have been strong allies. In announcing the move, the State Department wrote on X: “Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence. We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary act…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life
These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life Is an international exodus on the horizon? A new survey finds that 17 percent of Americans would like to move abroad within the next five years, with Canada topping the list of preferred destinations. The Talker Research survey of 2,000 American adults, conducted online from Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Saturday, Feb. 10, also found that 5 percent plan to relocate overseas in the next few years, while 2 percent have already started the process of moving abroad. Where Americans Want To Go The study revealed that more millennials (25 percent) than any other generation are interested in making an in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job
New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job Fresh polling shows a dip in New Yorkers’ satisfaction with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s handling of the job. A Siena College poll of registered voters released on Tuesday, Feb. 20, shows that Hochul’s favorability rating sits at 41 to 46 percent, down from 45 to 42 percent in January 2024. Her job approval rating also took a hit, sitting at 48 to 47 percent, down from 52 to 42 percent last month, the poll found. Voters were closely divided on whether Hochul is an effective or strong leader, and a plurality said she’s out of touch with average New Yorkers, the poll showed. It wasn’t all bad news f…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region 'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region County lawmakers in the region have voted down a resolution that would have tracked the amount of public funds that are spent on migrants arriving from New York City. Following a lengthy debate Monday evening, Aug. 14, the Democrat-controlled Albany County Legislature rejected a bill introduced by Republicans that sought to document the financial impact of asylum-seekers, migrants, and those experiencing homelessness. The move failed by a vote of 23 to 9. Supporters had argued that the bill would improve transparency and better position Albany County to shoulder financial impacts in the fu…

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by Michael Mashburn