On August 26, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge from the White House, inviting K-12 students and educators nationwide to explore the world of artificial intelligence. In a video shared on AI.gov, Trump highlighted AI’s potential to transform industries and the economy, drawing from her experience using the technology to create…
President Donald J. Trump and the White House are moving to end “cashless bail,” starting in Washington, D.C., arguing the policy fuels violent crime by putting repeat offenders back on the streets. Citing multiple cases from New York, Illinois, and the nation’s capital—including assaults on NYPD officers, a fatal stabbing days after release, suspects with…
Summary: On Aug. 24, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on its 34th Independence Day and said the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine’s future as a free, independent nation. He backed a negotiated peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and secures its long-term safety. Rubio said the U.S. will keep strengthening economic and security…
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest at least $41 million in its Schenectady Center of Excellence to expand generator operations, creating 50 new high-tech jobs in New York’s Capital Region. Supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes facility renovations, new equipment,…
From new chip plants to massive AI data centers, President Donald Trump’s second term has sparked a surge of investment in American manufacturing and innovation. Apple, NVIDIA, and Micron have pledged hundreds of billions to expand U.S. production, while drugmakers like Johnson & Johnson and Roche are betting big on domestic research and development. Amazon,…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than 16,500 New Yorkers aged 25–55 have already applied for the new CUNY and SUNY Reconnect program, which offers free tuition, books, fees, and supplies for adults pursuing careers in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, engineering, and green energy. Starting in Fall 2025, the program aims to help…