Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced intense questioning during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, as lawmakers grilled him over his handling of COVID-era nursing home policies. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, pressed Cuomo to apologize to families who lost loved ones during the pandemic, accusing him of being responsible for the controversial policies that led to a spike in nursing home deaths.
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has admitted to a security lapse that allowed a gunman to fire on President Donald Trump, resulting in a near-miss assassination. Despite calls for her resignation, Cheatle asserts that the agency will learn from the incident and prevent future failures.
New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks testified before a congressional subcommittee that there have been 281 antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents within his school system since Hamas launched its attack on Israel in October. Among the incidents, Banks expressed his concern about the allegations surrounding behavior at Origins High School in Brooklyn where students allegedly chanted “Death to Israel” and “Kill the Jews.” He stated that despite an investigation, there was no evidence found that the “Death to the Jews” chant occurred, but acknowledged a range of troubling antisemitic incidents at the school. Banks emphasized that student suspensions have been issued and that the case is currently under litigation, preventing him from discussing specific details.
