Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to shutdown

A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.

Trump says WHCA dinner gunman was "lone wolf" from California

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event. 

Politics Unusual: Sen. Blumenthal, Hochul's Senior Director of Major Event Operations
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal about the state of the war with Iran, among other things. Also, a conversation with Gov. Kathy Hochul's Senior Director of Major Event Operations, Justin Brannan.

Interview with Gov. Hochul's Senior Director of Major Event Operations
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FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses speaks with Justin Brannan, the governor's senior director of major event operations, about the state's plans regarding upcoming World Cup events, both official and fan-held.

DOJ to allow firing squads for executions

The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced. 

Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Department of Justice drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing path for Warsh

With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.

FULL: Mamdani deed theft announcement
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference to make a deed theft announcement.

Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight

Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.

Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows

Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.

Poll reveals record low support for Congress

Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.

Virginia votes to redraw Congressional map
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Virginia voters have approved a redistricting effort to redraw the state's Congressional map. Many believe the map will shift the state heavily towards the Democrats' favor. Democrats say the move is a response to similar movements in Republican majority states.

Iran ceasefire talks extended: Where do we go from here?
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President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran has been extended and more peace talks could come in the next few days. But geopolitical strategist Brian Maloney questions whether Trump wants to end the war, or "pump the stock market"

Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections

Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.