Will Mamdani, Hochul bring free childcare to NYC by 2027? Mayor-elect on Politics Unusual

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and Governor Kathy Hochul are aligned on a plan to make universal childcare a reality by 2027. In a new interview, Mamdani discussed his campaign promises, the governor’s cooperation and what’s next.

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

Hochul and Mamdani talk funding cuts, childcare amid possible Trump crackdown on NYC

Governor Hochul and Mayor-elect Mamdani met in Manhattan to plan how New York will handle Trump’s threats, funding cuts, and the fight for universal child care.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

Mamdani set to meet with NYPD Commissioner Tisch

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team has confirmed he will be meeting with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in the coming weeks.

Over 50K people have applied to Mamdani's transition team

Over 50,000 people have applied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's resume portal less than one week after the website was launched.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.

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.

Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Elise Stefanik expected to announce run for NY governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul faces potential challenges from Stefanik, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and Bruce Blakeman as polls suggest more than half of New York voters want a new governor in 2026.