Congressional candidate released after being detained by IDF
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Congressional candidate Brad Lander has been released after being detained by the Israeli Defense Forces in the West Bank. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the latest.

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US

Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country. 

Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history

The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.

Controversial ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s mother made by GOP opponent

The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night. 

Blakeman, Hochul focus on affordability for New Yorkers
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Both candidates for the upcoming gubernatorial election focused on issues related to affordability while on the campaign trail today. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the details.

NYC ballot proposals: What voters will decide on
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FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley breaks down the five ballot proposals New York voters will have to decide on this Election Day.

NY-4 race: How turnout will decide this Long Island swing district
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Rep. Laura Gillen is being challenged by Republican nominee Jeanine Driscoll. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg breaks down what could decide this district.

ICE accused of questioning students near NJ school
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Video posted online appears to show ICE agents questioning students near a school in North Bergen, New Jersey. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has more.

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dead at 42

Kyle Kennedy established a career in education and was a proponent for education reform and disability rights.

Hochul speaks about suspected Medicaid fraud: Oct. 20 election update

Gov. Hochul spoke about state and federal law enforcement agencies participating in a “coordinated crackdown" on suspected fraud in the Medicaid system.

Latest poll reveals Trump's pre-midterm approval rating

President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to a record low in a new poll, signaling challenges for the Republican party ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump rally threats: Kansas man charged after assassination threat claims "already mapped roofs"

A Kansas man was arrested after repeated threats to assassinate President Donald Trump were posted on local television news stations’ social media pages, including a claim to have scouted locations where he could shoot the commander in chief during Monday’s rally near Wichita. 

Suozzi v LiPetri: Breaking down the race for NY-03
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Rep. Tom Suozzi is being challenged by Republican nominee Michael LiPetri Jr. for his seat representing NY-03, a Long Island district. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg speaks to both of the candidates.