Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season

With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.

Kristi Noem's response after migrant lawsuit dismissed: 'Suck it'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a stunning two-word response to news that a group of migrants had dropped their lawsuit against her.

Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know

The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.

Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department

A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.

SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes

One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.

House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it

The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote

Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.

Politics Unusual full episode: May 16, 2025
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, Morgan McKay interviews city comptroller and NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander. Plus, we hear from city councilwoman Susan Zhuang on her push to increase Asian voter registration and take a look at the latest polls in the New Jersey gubernatorial race.

Ukraine-Russia peace talks fizzle after Putin skips meeting
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President Trump has returned from a Middle East tour where he met with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. He plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who skipped peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest from overseas.

Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law

A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill

In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.

Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?

Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.

NY brothers detained by ICE during routine check-in, deported
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Brothers Jose and Josue, who fled El Salvador in 2016 to escape gang violence, were recently deported back. They were detained by ICE during a routine check-in, despite having spent significant time in the U.S., where they celebrated milestones and built a life. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg shares the brothers? story of their fight to return home to Long Island.

Newark mayor in court after ICE arrest
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka faces trespassing charges after an incident at Delaney Hall Detention Center during an oversight tour. Baraka claims he was targeted for opposing Trump immigration policies and was not trespassing, while the Trump administration argues only congressmembers were allowed to tour the facility. FOX 5 NY?s Antwan Lewis reports as this case could head to trial.