Menin pushes back on Mamdani’s plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

Meanwhile, budget hearings resume Wednesday at City Hall, with the Public Safety Committee set to review spending plans for the NYPD, district attorneys’ offices and other agencies

NY Democratic Party launches ad campaign attacking Blakeman

The New York State Democratic Party is launching a seven-figure ad campaign going after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

Mamdani wants NYC to stop funding Adams' defense in lawsuit against him

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to stop the city's representation of former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit.

Mamdani and Hochul Q&A at St. Patrick's Day Parade
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The 265th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade took place on Tuesday along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.  

Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. 

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

NYS Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins on proposed tax hikes, budget
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FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to NYS Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins about potentially increasing taxes on millionaires and corporations, as well as the effects that move could have on the state's budget.

Politics Unusual: NYS Sen. Stewart-Cousins, TWU International President Samuelsen
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins about budget negotiations. Also, a conversation with TWU International President John Samuelsen.