Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Noncitizens can't vote in NYC elections, court rules
New York's top court on Thursday struck down a city law that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections.
How dismantling Dept. of Education could affect schools
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday aimed at shutting down the U.S. Department of Education. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses breaks down what this could mean for schools.
Columbia protests, Mahmoud Khalil case latest
Columbia University Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is in ICE detention, will now fight his legal case in New Jersey, a judge has ruled. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s leaders now face a deadline over the Trump administration’s demands over alleged antisemitism. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know
A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.
What is an autopen?
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.
Trump administration deports hundreds of suspected gang members
The Trump administration has deported more than 200 suspected gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, despite a judge’s order. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis breaks down the details.
MN lawmakers want to define 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Former US Rep. Nita Lowey of New York dies at 87
Lowey’s family aid she died Saturday after battling metastatic breast cancer.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported by Trump administration despite judge's order
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Video shows ICE arresting Mahmoud Khalil
New video shows the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE for his role in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.
Cuomo: 'New York City is in crisis' | Exclusive 1-on-1 interview
Why is former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo running for mayor of NYC? Because "New York City is in crisis," he told FOX 5 NY's Rosanna Scotto in an exclusive interview.