FAA grounds general aviation operations at JFK, 11 other US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump

President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.

50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’

President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.

Hochul gives order for NY agencies to issue SNAP benefits

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced New York state agencies will issue full federal SNAP benefits for November.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

House GOP to propose 'MAMDANI Act' to block funds to NYC

The proposal is called the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act, or the "MAMDANI Act" for short.

Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.

Trump '60 Minutes' interview: Here's what happened

Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.

Judge rules on SNAP benefits: What this means for New Yorkers

Although two federal judges ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown, experts warn that even a brief interruption could push nearly three million low-income recipients into poverty.

Hochul declares state of emergency amid SNAP shutdown: What this means

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency today and announced new actions in response to Trump administration's decision to strip food assistance from three million New Yorkers starting Nov. 1.

Trump cutting tariffs on China after meeting with Xi

The president said he chose to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods under 50% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curtailing fentanyl trafficking.