Co-chairs of NYC's Democratic Socialists of America talk primary success
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Co-chairs of the NYC-DSA Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser discuss the growth of the chapter in the past year, as well as the fact that nine out of ten DSA candidates won during the city's recent primary night. The pair also deliberate whether Rep. Hakeem Jeffries should be primaried in two years.

Politics Unusual: Co-chairs of NYC-DSA, Rep. Malliotakis
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with the co-chairs of New York City's Democratic Socialists of America to discuss their success on primary night. Also, a conversation with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis about the rise of democratic socialism and the direction the Democratic Party could take in the coming years.

NYC rent freeze vote: Breakdown, tenant and landlord reaction
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A two-year rent freeze has been officially passed by New York City's Rent Guidelines Board, but what exactly does that entail?

John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case

John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.

Harlem resident says rent freeze feels like 'huge win'
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FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas speaks with Amanda Willett, a Harlem resident, about the recently announced two-year rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.

Supreme Court allows ending of protected status for 356,000 Haitians and Syrians
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to permit the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Haitian nationals and 6,000 Syrian nationals on Thursday. The decision clears a legal path for the potential detention and deportation of these individuals, stripping them of their lawful work authorization and protections.

Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs

President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy

In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Mamdani responds to NYC primary election victories: FULL Q&A
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to results of Tuesday's primary election, including victories for candidates he endorsed.

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries in major Democratic shakeup
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Candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept their primary races, ousting two incumbent Democratic members of Congress and signaling the mayor’s growing political influence. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso breaks down the biggest results, including Alyssa Avila Chevalier’s upset win over Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Brad Lander’s victory over Rep. Dan Goldman and Claire Valdes’ win over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The results could reshape Democratic politics in New York ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Mamdani-backed candidates shake up NYC primaries
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It was a strong primary night for candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with several incumbents facing tough results. Ben Max, director at New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law and host of the Max Politics podcast, joins FOX 5 to break down what the results say about the changing Democratic Party in New York. Max discusses Mamdani’s growing political influence, the rise of the party’s left wing, low turnout, challenges for establishment Democrats and what the results could mean for city and state politics going forward.

Mamdani-backed candidates win New York House primaries, oust 2 incumbents

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed slate of progressive House candidates won major Democratic primaries in New York, including two races that ousted sitting members of Congress.

NYC primary election night results: Who won?
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New York held its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with numerous races for the U.S. House. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest details.