Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.

House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill

The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.

Trump threatens to arrest NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over ICE

Mamdani, has pledged to “Trump-proof" New York City, vowing to kick ICE out of the five boroughs, push for city-run grocery stores, and raise taxes on the wealthy.

‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next

Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.

Endorsements post-NYC mayoral primary election: The latest

We're down to potentially five candidates for the New York City mayoral election. Read further to see how the endorsements are lining up.

More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows

Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.

Mamdani beats Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary: Election results

Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo in the third round of ranked choice voting, winning New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, per results released by the New York City Board of Elections.

'Big, beautiful' bill update: Senate debate begins after 16-hour reading

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.

Mamdani joined by Rev. Al Sharpton at rally in Harlem

Zohran Mamdani spoke with Rev. Al Sharpton at a National Action Network rally held in Harlem last night to address affordability.

'Big, beautiful' budget bill latest: Senate preps for all-night voting session

The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.

Interview: Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, Democratic Party, willingness to negotiate

In a one-on-one conversation with FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay, Zohran Mamdani responded to the lack of endorsements from major Democratic leaders, while expressing confidence in his plans to tax millionaires.

1-on-1 with Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Mike Lawler | Politics Unusual
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In this episode of Politics Unusual after an unusual upset in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, FOX 5 NY?s Morgan McKay speaks one-on-one with Zohran Mamdani on his promises, campaign rivals and non-endorsements from New York Democratic leadership. Plus, she gets the GOP take from Rep. Mike Lawler, who is still weighing a run for New York governor. Also, we checked in on New Jersey sports betting.

NYC mayoral race: Trade unions endorse Mamdani; Cuomo's future
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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has until midnight to decide whether to remove his name from the general election ballot, amid uncertainty about his mayoral campaign plans. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay details the state of the race as two major trade unions have shifted their support to progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani.

SCOTUS nationwide injunctions ruling a win for Trump
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The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to restrict federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, a decision that could enable the Trump administration to advance several contested policies, including denying citizenship to children of undocumented migrants born in the U.S. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley details what this means for birthright citizenship and why it can be viewed as a win for President Trump.

Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers

The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.

Mamdani vs Adams: NYC mayoral race enters a new chapter
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The race for the upcoming November election is intensifying as Mayor Eric Adams launches his reelection campaign amidst protests, while Zohran Mamdani makes headlines with his recent victory and progressive policy proposals. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay details how each candidate is ramping up his campaign.

Fmr Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, gun control advocate following LIRR massacre, dies at 81

The political world in New York is grieving following news of the death of former Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a staunch advocate for gun control after her husband was killed in the LIRR massacre.