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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Politics Unusual: Can NYC buses be fast and free?
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats

House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”

Politics Unusual: NY governor's race; Asian American vote in NYC mayoral election
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has a conversation with POLITICO's Albany Bureau Chief Nick Reisman about the upcoming New York gubernatorial race.

Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds

More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.