Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.

Trump threatening to come after Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
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President Trump posted earlier today that he is "looking to see if the federal government" can intervene in regard to Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

Primary election for Connecticut governor tonight
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Incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont will face state Rep. Josh Elliott in Connecticut's Democratic primary tonight. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the details.

Trump used catering truck, decoy flight to avoid Iran threat as he flew out of Turkey: Report

The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey last month, ended with a ruse to safely get President Trump out of the country due to Iranian assassination threats against him, according to The Washington Post.

Staten Island judge temporarily blocks Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
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A Staten Island judge has temporarily blocked Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the latest.

NYC trying new technology to cool subway platforms
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New York City leaders are working on a plan to deal with the uncomfortable heat that plagues the subway platforms. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

Trump loses 21st straight court fight over state voter rolls

The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote.

Politics Unusual: Sen. Gianaris reflects on 26 years; big events boost NYC restaurants
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On this episode of Politics Unusual, State Sen. Mike Gianaris reflects on 26 years in the New York Legislature as he leaves office early, including Democrats’ rise in the State Senate, the growing influence of democratic socialism and the candidate set to succeed him. Plus, NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie discusses the boost restaurants and bars saw from major events this summer — and why he says City Hall still needs to make it easier for small businesses to operate.

DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission

The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.

Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report

The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani talks democratic socialism, pied-à-terre tax
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In this exclusive interview, Mayor Zohran Mamdani talks with FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay about a potential rise in democratic socialism across the country, as well as the recent reaction to the newly established pied-à-terre tax.

Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.