New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rent increases on one- and two-year leases for roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The decision fulfills a key campaign promise by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and drew both praise from tenant advocates and criticism from property owner groups.
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Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing affordability bill, demanding Congress first pass his SAVE America Act on voting rules. The housing measure passed both chambers by large margins and could still become law without his signature.
Swiss voters are deciding whether to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050. Supporters cite pressure on housing and services, while opponents warn the measure could harm the economy and relations with the EU.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff and securing her spot in the November general election. She will face either Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or healthcare executive Rick Jackson in the Republican runoff.