TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.

Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.

Mamdani advances NYC’s first free childcare pilot program
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new free childcare option for city workers. FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay has the details.

Millions rally nationwide in ‘No Kings’ protests

More than 9 million people were expected to gather at “No Kings" rallies across the country Saturday to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Trump.

No Kings New York City protests call out Trump on Iran, immigration

No Kings organizers said Saturday's protests drew more than 8 million people to more than 3,300 events across the U.S., including the thousands marching through New York City.

Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.

Politics Unusual: Department of Consumer and Worker ProtectionClosing NYC's budget gap
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Sam Levine to discuss investigations into worker violations and more. Also, a conversation with Sarita Subramanian with the Independent Budget Office about ways to close NYC's budget gap.

House Ethics panel finds embattled Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations

A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.

What is a 'No Kings' rally?

A nationwide series of "No Kings" protests is planned for March 28, with more than 3,000 events scheduled across the country, including in New York City and the surrounding areas.

Trump to sign emergency order to 'immediately pay' TSA agents

President Donald Trump said he will sign an emergency order that would direct the Department of Homeland Security to immediately begin paying TSA workers amid airport disruptions.

'No Kings' protest: What to know about your rights

With millions of protesters expected to gather across the country for "No Kings Day," here's what you need to know about safely exercising your First Amendment rights.

Trump showed off a classified map on 2022 plane trip, lawmaker letter alleges

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland released a letter accusing President Donald Trump of showing off a classified map on a flight to his golf club and holding onto a sensitive document during his first term in office.

TSA wait times still hit record highs with ICE agents in airports

TSA wait times aren’t going down at some of America’s largest airports, despite ICE officers being sent to help with record-long security lines.

Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples

As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples. 

Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections

Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.