DOJ probes whether TV networks broke antitrust law by halting Trump coverage

The Justice Department is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC violated antitrust laws when their White House television press pool temporarily halted coverage of President Donald Trump.

Pence calls Trump’s diesel deal with Putin a ‘betrayal’ to Lindsey Graham, urges him to rescind it

Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.

Trump's proposed memorial arch faces lawsuit from Virginia county board

President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press. 

Politics Unusual: Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa, Rebecca Bennett join
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FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo speaks to Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa on AI oversight hearing and Rebecca Bennett on the race for NJ's 7th congressional district on this episode of Politics Unusual.

New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs

A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.

NJ-7: How a single district could decide control of Congress
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FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens speaks to political reporter Joanna Gagis about the congressional race between Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett.

Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly begged Trump donor to pay her $100K credit card bill: WSJ

Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece and an ally of President Trump, reportedly begged a donor to pay off her $100,000 Amex bill in exchange for being “your Trump ride or die, forever and ever.”

Robocall proposal could open floodgates before Election Day

A conservative group wants federal regulators to relax prohibitions on most robocalls to cellphones without the caller getting consent beforehand, a move consumer advocates fear could unleash a surge of unwanted political calls before Election Day.

Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll

Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

High fuel and turnpike costs weigh on New York and New Jersey voters for 2026

Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.

NY campaign trail heats up as candidates clash over key issues
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With less than a month until Election Day, candidates across New York are making high-profile appearances as high-stakes races heat up. Clashes over key issues including energy infrastructure, data center moratoriums and immigration continue to divide candidates on the trail.

NY governor polls, candidate news: Oct. 6 election update

Gov. Hochul tackles data centers with AOC while challenger Bruce Blakeman addresses immigration with GOP reps in Chappaqua.

Infectious disease expert talks pneumonic plague
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Infectious disease expert Dr. Steven Goldberg tells FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley about the pneumonic plague.

Key Senate races highlight battle for control ahead of midterms
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Recent polling shows tight U.S. Senate races in key states like Texas, Ohio and Michigan leading into the upcoming midterm elections. Analysts note that voter concerns over issues like affordability and immigration could influence the balance of power in Washington.

AI industry insiders describe safety risks to NYC Council
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The people who created the AI models are warning the New York City Council that the technology is developing at too rapid of a pace. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo breaks it down.

NY governor polls, candidate news: Oct. 5 election update

GOP gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman says he will institute a statewide ban on transgender students in girls’ school bathrooms and lockers if elected governor.

Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84

Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.

National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force

The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.