Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China

The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mamdani team skips NYC Council hearing on pied-à-terre tax rollout

The New York City Council held an oversight hearing on Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax Tuesday, but no one from the mayor's office showed up.

NYC council grills absent mayor's office over pied-à-terre tax rollout
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The Mamdani administration skipped a crucial City Hall oversight hearing regarding its controversial tax rollout, citing pending litigation. Council members expressed frustration on behalf of thousands of confused homeowners who faced strict deadlines to apply for exemptions after a chaotic public database release.

DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights

A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.

Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll

President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.

Democrats shuffle presidential primary schedule, hoping to reach Black, Latino, and union voters

Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be. 

Trump throws support behind Blakeman for governor
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President Donald Trump is throwing support behind Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid for New York governor. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.

Politics Unusual: Mamdani's 'honeymoon' period with NYC, horse carriages in Central Park
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Chris Sommerfeldt, POLITICO's City Hall reporter, and Ben Max, the host of "Max Politics," about whether Mayor Mamdani's "honeymoon period" with New York City has come to an end. Also, a conversation with TWU International President John Samuelsen about potentially banning horse carriages in Central Park.

FULL: Trump speaks at Nassau County event, campaigns with Bruce Blakeman
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President Donald Trump speaks at the Nassau County Police Academy Center for Training and Intelligence and campaigns with Republican nominee for the gubernatorial race Bruce Blakeman.

Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say

President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.

NYC parents, teachers wondering about schools' AI policies
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Teachers and parents in New York City are growing concerned over the city's delay in releasing its AI policy. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

FULL: Hochul, Mamdani pledge funding for migrant children lacking legal rep
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James, announced at a press conference that they are setting aside over $7 million to provide legal services to unaccompanied migrant children.

Hochul pledges to help migrant children in presser
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has pledged to help unaccompanied migrant children in New York have access to legal representation. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has more.

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate

Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors

President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.