Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
FULL: President Trump addresses the nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation in a scheduled primetime speech from the White House on Dec. 17.
Republicans force vote on ACA tax credits
Four Republicans have defied Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a petition that would require a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Trump has partisan plaques added under photos in Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address
President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.
President Trump's address: What time, how to watch?
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will deliver a primetime address from the White House on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Politics Unusual: NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Jersey City Mayor Fulop
In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the state's fiscal outlook for 2026. Also, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop looks back at his decades in political office.
New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
New Jersey would ban plastic utensils in takeout orders under new bill
Legislation that would ban single-use utensils from takeout orders advanced this week in the New Jersey Senate.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict NY AG Letitia James: AP source
A grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for the second time.
Senate blocks ACA subsidies extension: What this means for your health insurance
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
These Connecticut laws take effect in 2026
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
NYC Comptroller Lander announces he will run for Congress
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will run for Congress against Rep. Dan Goldman.