Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment and tariff dividend: Fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Mamdani appoints 3 judges, retains 9 others
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced three new judicial appointments Monday, emphasizing his stated commitment to accountability and fairness in New York’s justice system in a press release.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced three new judicial appointments Monday, emphasizing his stated commitment to accountability and fairness in New York’s justice system in a press release.
FULL: Hochul, Mamdani on congestion pricing
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak about the first completed year of congestion pricing.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak about the first completed year of congestion pricing.
Mamdani begins first full week in office
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first few days in office.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first few days in office.
NYS Senate bill would require 'paid for' disclosure on political ads
A New York State Senate bill would require disclaimers specifying the top financial contributors for political advertisements.
A New York State Senate bill would require disclaimers specifying the top financial contributors for political advertisements.
Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court
The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.
The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Rep. James Walkinshaw: Trump administration needs to explain legal rational for Maduro capture
In an interview Monday with LiveNow Digital Journalist Caral Lajara, Democrat Congressional representative James R. Walkinshaw says the Trump administration needs to explain the legal rationale after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
In an interview Monday with LiveNow Digital Journalist Caral Lajara, Democrat Congressional representative James R. Walkinshaw says the Trump administration needs to explain the legal rationale after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.
Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Mamdani on tackling antisemitism
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks with Democratic strategist Trip Yang about Zohran Mamdani's first few days as New York City mayor, as well as his methods of tackling antisemitism in the city.
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks with Democratic strategist Trip Yang about Zohran Mamdani's first few days as New York City mayor, as well as his methods of tackling antisemitism in the city.
Politics Unusual: Interview with NYC Comptroller Mark Levine
In this special episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine to discuss his future plans regarding the city.
In this special episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine to discuss his future plans regarding the city.
FULL: Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces he will sign an executive order that will create a new Office of Mass Engagement, designed to create "a deeper connection between City Hall and... everyday New Yorkers."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces he will sign an executive order that will create a new Office of Mass Engagement, designed to create "a deeper connection between City Hall and... everyday New Yorkers."
What to know about Mark Levine, NYC’s new comptroller
Levine will take on the role of chief fiscal watchdog responsible for auditing city agencies, overseeing public pension funds, and monitoring the city’s financial health.
Levine will take on the role of chief fiscal watchdog responsible for auditing city agencies, overseeing public pension funds, and monitoring the city’s financial health.
Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
FULL: Zohran Mamdani's inauguration speech
Watch Zohran Mamdani's full inauguration speech outside City Hall in New York City.
Watch Zohran Mamdani's full inauguration speech outside City Hall in New York City.