'People got sick because the leaders they trusted lied': Mamdani on 9/11 records
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that 9/11 records reveal a toxic air cover-up that led to people "getting sick." FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that 9/11 records reveal a toxic air cover-up that led to people "getting sick." FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
Canada to levy counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion in US imports starting Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods. The dollar-for-dollar response targets key U.S. sectors including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances and electronics after bilateral trade talks stalled.
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods. The dollar-for-dollar response targets key U.S. sectors including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances and electronics after bilateral trade talks stalled.
Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign.
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign.
White House launches video game website promoting Trump's agenda
The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."
The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."
Politics Unusual: NYC Council Education Chair Eric Dinowitz, NY State Courts Officer Bobby Keane
In this episode of Politics Unusual, Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee, breaks down the city's new moratorium on AI in elementary and middle schools. Plus, State Court Officer Bobby Kane discusses his fight to close a legal gap preventing some 9/11 recovery worker from receiving enhanced disability benefits.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee, breaks down the city's new moratorium on AI in elementary and middle schools. Plus, State Court Officer Bobby Kane discusses his fight to close a legal gap preventing some 9/11 recovery worker from receiving enhanced disability benefits.
New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
Mamdani administration facing questions over communicating with influencers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing some questions concerning his administration's use of a messaging app to communicate with social media influencers. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing some questions concerning his administration's use of a messaging app to communicate with social media influencers. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Judge blocks Trump's latest order to limit birthright citizenship
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.
California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress
Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Why is Mamdani banning generative AI for NYC schools?
New York City announced sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students beginning this fall. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
New York City announced sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students beginning this fall. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Trump calls for boost to film, TV production with tax incentives
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to enact new tax incentives for the entertainment industry to stimulate job growth, while maintaining film and television production in the United States.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to enact new tax incentives for the entertainment industry to stimulate job growth, while maintaining film and television production in the United States.
Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary in generational showdown
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination.
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination.
More Americans than ever say government corruption is ‘widespread,’ poll finds
A new Gallup poll found that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades.
A new Gallup poll found that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades.
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Hochul, Mamdani say Trump is making NY 'less safe'
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are demanding that the Trump administration release critical counterterrorism funding to New York. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are demanding that the Trump administration release critical counterterrorism funding to New York. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.