Mamdani is rescinding New York City government's TikTok ban

Source: Politico

NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani is permitting city government employees and agencies to use TikTok again, reversing a ban his predecessor enacted out of data security concerns.

Mamdani, whose prolific social media use became a hallmark of his successful 2025 mayoral campaign, announced the reversal of the TikTok prohibition in a brief video released on the app Tuesday morning.

“TikTok, we’re back,” Mamdani said in a four-second video posted to the @nycmayor account. The clip came after POLITICO first reported the announcement was imminent.

The @nycmayor handle had been inactive since 2023 when former Mayor Eric Adams banned TikTok from being used on city government devices due to concerns about the app’s ownership ties to the Chinese government.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/31/mamdani-is-rescinding-new-york-city-governments-tiktok-ban-00851884?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

First Democrats call for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign over ethics findings

Source: The Hill

Two lawmakers became the first Democrats to call on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) to resign after the House Ethics Committee found the lawmaker committed dozens of ethics violations.

The committee revealed Friday morning that its Adjudicatory Subcommittee was able to prove 25 out of 27 allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick, finding she funded her 2021 House campaign with millions of improperly paid federal disaster funds. The Ethics panel is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) reacted to the findings in a post on social platform X.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) also called on the Florida Democrat to step aside, comparing her violations to disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) in comments to Punchbowl News.



Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5804213-democrats-call-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-resignation-fema-fraud/

James Tolkan, 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' star, dies at 94

Source: USA Today

James Tolkan, the actor best known as the strict vice principal Gerald Strickland in the "Back to the Future" franchise and as no-nonsense "Top Gun" commander Stinger, has died. He was 94.

"The news is sadly true about James," John Alcantar, Tolkan's representative for public appearances confirms to USA TODAY. "James was a beloved professional who lived a good full life."

No cause of death was given.

Tolkan's most famous role started in 1985's "Back to the Future" as Strickland, the Hill Valley High School vice principal who refers to Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), his father (Crispin Glover), and school bully Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson) as "slackers."

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/03/27/james-tolkan-dies-back-to-the-future-top-gun/89356085007/

Hochul proposes weakening New York's climate law

Fetterman explains why he crossed party lines to support Mullin for DHS chief

Source: CNN

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman cast the deciding vote Thursday to advance Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to serve as US Department of Homeland Security secretary, crossing party lines to send President Donald Trump’s nominee to the full Senate for consideration.

He explained in a post on X his decision to join Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in backing the Oklahoma Republican senator to replace outgoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

“In January, I called on the president to fire Noem—and he did. I truly approached the confirmation of my colleague and friend, Senator Mullin, with an open-mind,” Fetterman wrote.

“We need a leader at DHS. We must reopen DHS. My AYE is rooted in a strong committed, constructive working relationship with Senator Mullin for our nation’s security,” he continued.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/politics/john-fetterman-mullin-dhs-vote

Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms member of her security team killed by Dallas police

Source: NBC News

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, confirmed Monday that a man killed by Dallas police in a standoff last week had worked as security for her, calling it “a tragic ending that we wish had been avoided for all.”

Crockett said in a statement that Dallas police confirmed “the death of a member of our security team,” adding that “we are saddened and shocked by some of the concerning revelations.”

Police said at a news conference after the shooting of Diamon Robinson, 39, that he had “multiple felony warrants” and a parole violation warrant. The warrants were for impersonating a police officer and for stolen license plates, NBC Dallas Fort Worth reported.

Police followed Robinson into a hospital parking lot Wednesday, NBC Dallas Fort Worth reported. He then barricaded himself in his car until police used tear gas to make him come out and then pulled a weapon, authorities said. Officers shot and killed him.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/jasmine-crockett-confirms-member-security-team-killed-dallas-police-rcna263808

Appeals court allows Trump to swiftly deport migrants to third countries

Source: The Hill

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration may keep swiftly deporting migrants to countries where they have no ties as a legal challenge unfolds.

The 2-1 vote on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit contained no explanation. The panel also expedited the schedule for the case’s next stage.

The Trump administration as part of its aggressive immigration crackdown has ramped up sending migrants to places other than their home countries, known as third country removals. It has struck deals with Cameroon, South Sudan and Eswatini, among other countries, to take in deportees.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has defended the practice by saying it is aimed at removing some of the most “barbaric” individuals living illegally in the U.S. In court, the Trump administration has mainly argued that federal judges have no authority to intervene.

Read more: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5786361-trump-administration-deportations-appeal/

Ernie Anastos, legendary NYC news anchor, dies at 82

Source: CBS News

Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died.

His wife Kelly says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia at Northern Westchester Hospital. He was 82.

Anastos anchored right here at WCBS. He also worked at WABC, Fox 5, and Channel 9, earning more than 30 Emmy Awards throughout his career.

Ernie was beloved. He was always positive. He never lost his passion, and he never was cynical. He treated every day like it was his first day on the job.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ernie-anastos-dies-at-82/

Fetterman: The left media is much more angry about or talking about this hospital...

Interesting interview of Nixon taken after the Iranian Revolution

I may not agree with everything he said, but he made some excellent points.