It’s well known that the president makes $400,000 a year and members of Congress make $174,000. But there are some state and city officials in the U.S. who make so much money that they’re in the top 10%, and even the top 5%, of earners in this country. Here are just a few: University sports…

In an effort to tackle the increasing number of migrants arriving in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday that his administration is taking new measures directly to the U.S.-Mexico border, some 2,000 miles away. The plan involves distributing posters near the border, telling migrants to “consider another city.” The flyers also contain…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) faced criticism and demands for answers regarding the city’s housing crisis during a community conversation held earlier this week. Residents raised concerns about rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments. The frustration peaked when one housing activist accused Adams of being controlled by the real estate industry, citing two years…

The field of GOP candidates for the 2024 presidential election continues to expand, as former Vice President Mike Pence has officially announced his bid for the White House. And pharmaceutical giant Merck has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the Biden administration’s drug pricing plan. These stories and more highlight the rundown for…

New York City continues to struggle with an influx of migrants, and with a shortage in shelter and hotel space. The city is now considering calling on residents if they have an extra room to house an asylum-seeker. It’s one of many ideas Mayor Eric Adams is considering in order to keep the overflow of…

The share of immigrants in the labor force hit a 27-year-high in 2022. People born outside of the U.S. made up 18.1% of the overall labor force, up from 17.4% in 2021. According to the Labor Department, the number of immigrants entering the labor force or looking for jobs rose to 29.8 million, a 6.3%…

Asylum applicants in New York City are stuck in limbo and unable to work despite a strong desire to do so, according to the mayor and governor. The elected leaders are now calling for a change to federal law which requires asylum-seekers to wait at least six months before they can legally get a job. …