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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will run for Congress against Rep. Dan Goldman.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Bruce Blakeman announces run for New York governor | Watch full interview
Blakeman says he will run on affordability and public safety — the same issues that drove his successful reelection bid.
Blakeman says he will run on affordability and public safety — the same issues that drove his successful reelection bid.
Bruce Blakeman will announce run for NY governor tomorrow: Sources
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will announce he is running for New York governor tomorrow.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will announce he is running for New York governor tomorrow.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Alina Habba resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey after court ruling
Alina Habba has resigned as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, days after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment to the position was unlawful.
Alina Habba has resigned as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, days after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment to the position was unlawful.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
Mamdani and wife Rama to move into Gracie Mansion once he’s sworn in
He vows to remain a mayor for everyday New Yorkers, saying "Astoria will always live inside me and the work I do."
He vows to remain a mayor for everyday New Yorkers, saying "Astoria will always live inside me and the work I do."
Politics Unusual: Can NYC buses be fast and free?
In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has a conversation with transit reporters Clayton Guse and Dave Colon. Also, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes on a new bill regarding artificial intelligence.
In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has a conversation with transit reporters Clayton Guse and Dave Colon. Also, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes on a new bill regarding artificial intelligence.
Mamdani plans to end NYC homeless encampment sweeps, despite Adams' protests
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to bring an end to homeless encampment sweeps in New York City.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to bring an end to homeless encampment sweeps in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams’ executive orders sparks pushback from Mamdani over transition plans
The actions came just one day after their meeting at Gracie Mansion, underscoring escalating tensions as Mamdani prepares to freeze rents and end homeless encampment sweeps.
The actions came just one day after their meeting at Gracie Mansion, underscoring escalating tensions as Mamdani prepares to freeze rents and end homeless encampment sweeps.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
These New York laws take effect in 2026
NY's minimum wage will rise, and several new laws will take effect. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes taking effect throughout the year.
NY's minimum wage will rise, and several new laws will take effect. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes taking effect throughout the year.



















