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.

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.

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.

Mamdani administration facing questions over communicating with influencers
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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.

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.

Why is Mamdani banning generative AI for NYC schools?
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Hochul, Mamdani say Trump is making NY 'less safe'
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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.

Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Video shows moment FBI confronts former Congressman Eric Swalwell at SFO

Newly obtained video footage shows the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was confronted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport.

Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax being challeged in court
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The rollout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax is being challenged in a Staten Island courtroom. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

DHS restricts international student internships to mandatory degree requirements
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Under updated guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security, F-1 visa holders can now only participate in off-campus internships if the work is explicitly required for all students to graduate. In response to the strict rules and potential loss of visa program eligibility, several major universities have temporarily paused processing these internship authorizations to review their compliance policies.

Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting

Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.