Politics Unusual: Jan. 9, 2026 FULL show
In this week’s episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sat down with Mayor Zohran Mamdani for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Plus, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined the show.
In this week’s episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sat down with Mayor Zohran Mamdani for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Plus, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined the show.
ICE shooting: Minneapolis, state leaders urge BCA role in investigation
City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.
City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.
Exclusive one-on-one with NYC Mayor Mamdani: 'The era of empty promises is over'
Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay, where he spoke about his newly announced plans for child care in the city, his relationship with Governor Kathy Hochul and the potential presence of ICE agents in the city.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay, where he spoke about his newly announced plans for child care in the city, his relationship with Governor Kathy Hochul and the potential presence of ICE agents in the city.
3 NY Republicans join House Dems to extend ACA subsidies
Seventeen Republicans voted with all House Democrats to pass an ACA extension on Thursday.
Seventeen Republicans voted with all House Democrats to pass an ACA extension on Thursday.
Mamdani, Hochul unveil free child care plan for 2-year-olds
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay spoke with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's new child care plan for New York City.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay spoke with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's new child care plan for New York City.
NYC Mayor Mamdani on ICE, '2-Care' plan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced a busy first week in office. Sitting down with FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay, the mayor expressed optimism in a newly unveiled plan on free child care for the city's two-year-olds. He also responds to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's comments that conversations with the Mamdani administration have not been "productive" regarding ICE operations and NYC's sanctuary city laws. Watch Morgan's full sitdown with Mamdani on tomorrow's episode of Politics Unusual.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced a busy first week in office. Sitting down with FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay, the mayor expressed optimism in a newly unveiled plan on free child care for the city's two-year-olds. He also responds to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's comments that conversations with the Mamdani administration have not been "productive" regarding ICE operations and NYC's sanctuary city laws. Watch Morgan's full sitdown with Mamdani on tomorrow's episode of Politics Unusual.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
FULL: Hochul, Mamdani child care announcement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, as well as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, spoke on Thursday afternoon.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, as well as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, spoke on Thursday afternoon.
Meet NYC’s first Jewish City Council speaker, Julie Menin | WATCH
As council speaker, Julie Menin will work closely with Mayor Mamdani to shape the city’s legislative agenda, with both sides signaling a more collaborative relationship than in recent years.
As council speaker, Julie Menin will work closely with Mayor Mamdani to shape the city’s legislative agenda, with both sides signaling a more collaborative relationship than in recent years.
Julie Menin elected Speaker of NYC Council
Julie Menin is the new Speaker of the New York City Council. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has more.
Julie Menin is the new Speaker of the New York City Council. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has more.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Minnesota's lawmakers react to fatality
The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.
The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.
Gov. Walz calls fatal ICE shooting ‘totally predictable, totally avoidable’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Mamdani's gives first press conference as NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani gives his first press conference as New York City mayor.
Zohran Mamdani gives his first press conference as New York City mayor.
'You will be getting nothing for free': Rapaport announces future NYC mayoral campaign
Comedian and podcaster Michael Rapaport announced he is planning on running for New York City's mayoral office in the next election.
Comedian and podcaster Michael Rapaport announced he is planning on running for New York City's mayoral office in the next election.
Minneapolis Mayor: ICE shooting self-defense is ‘bullshit’; officials will ‘seek justice’
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I'm not backing down from the president and secretary of defense’
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.
Proposed bill would require NY schools to teach history of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A proposed bill would require that New York public schools teach the history of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and its aftermath if passed.
A proposed bill would require that New York public schools teach the history of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and its aftermath if passed.
Michael Reagan, eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.