Why Hochul won’t back Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

Gov. Kathy Hochul declined to endorse Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, citing key policy differences. Here's why:

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report

Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.

Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say

The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.

Did Trump and Cuomo actually talk on the phone?
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New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is doubling down on denials of reports that he spoke with President Donald Trump regarding the election, but the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani says he does not believe him. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses breaks down what we know about these reports.

Former acting FBI director who resisted Trump demands 'forced out' of bureau: reports

The FBI’s personnel purge continues, with the latest casualty being a former acting director who resisted demands to identify agents who investigated the Jan. 6 riot.

Will Trump intervene in NYC mayoral race? Mamdani blasts Cuomo for 'conspiring'

President Donald Trump is debating whether to intercede in the New York City mayoral race to block Democrat Zohran Mamdani from winning, according to a report in the New York Times.

Why parts of the Constitution went missing from US government website

Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

Mamdani polls higher than all NYC mayoral candidates combined in new poll

A new poll conducted by Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions found Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, with a significant lead in the current field of five candidates, attaining 50% of the vote regardless of his opponent.

Jack Smith investigation: Case opened into ex-Trump prosecutor

An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.

Trump sign executive order to impose new tariffs on Aug. 7
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose new tariffs on U.S. trading partners. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini breaks down how the new tariffs will impact consumers.