Politics

New Orleans Mayor Calls for Reforms at Regional Transit Authority After Lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges discrimination, wage theft, and unsafe working conditions at the agency

New Orleans Residents Rally to Extend IV Waste Contract

City Council grants 18-month extension for French Quarter trash collection contract amid strong community support.

New Orleans City Council Seeks Expanded Oversight of Sewerage and Water Board

Proposed legislation aims to improve accountability and responsiveness of the utility

Louisiana Advances Controversial Anti-Homeless Bill

The proposed legislation would criminalize homelessness and force unpaid labor for treatment programs.

Louisiana Republicans Push to Consolidate New Orleans Court Clerk Positions

Proposal aims to reduce courts and judicial representation in majority-Black, Democratic stronghold

White House 'Reforms' Would Codify Inequity in College Sports

Proposed legislation and executive order aim to 'save' college sports but instead would limit athlete earnings and jeopardize smaller programs

Democrat Attacks on Hegseth Go Deeper Than Policy Disputes

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces impeachment efforts and media smears from Democrats over his evangelical faith and military successes.

Governor's Office Recommends Permanent Memorial for French Quarter Attack Victims

The memorial will honor the 14 lives lost and survivors of the 2025 terrorist attack.

Louisiana GOP Moves to Eliminate Office of Exonerated New Orleans Clerk

Calvin Duncan, who spent nearly 30 years wrongfully imprisoned, won the clerk's office in a landslide, but now faces a political battle to keep his job.

French Government Seeks Release of 86-Year-Old Widow Detained by ICE

Marie-Therese Ross, the French widow of a U.S. military veteran, has been held in immigration detention since April 1.

France Calls for Release of 86-Year-Old Widow of U.S. Veteran Detained by ICE

The French government is pushing for the release of Marie-Therese Ross, who has been held in immigration detention since April 1.

French government seeks release of 86-year-old widow detained by ICE

The French widow of a U.S. military veteran has been held in immigration custody since early April.

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Explores 2028 Presidential Run

Landrieu quietly tests the waters with Democratic activists, touting his record of post-disaster recovery.

DNC Rejects Anti-Israel Resolutions at Latest Meeting

Supporters of U.S.-Israel alliance applaud decision to avoid divisive measures

DNC Rejects Anti-Israel Resolutions at New Orleans Meeting

Democratic Majority for Israel praises decision as supporters of U.S.-Israel alliance express satisfaction.