'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started. 

'You're a dark sick person': Adams' emotional attack on reporter during safety announcement
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At a subway safety briefing Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams shifted from policy discussion to an emotional tirade about a reporter's coverage. He repeatedly called the reporter a "dark, sick person" with a "sick vendetta" and a "sick mind."

Jack Ciattarelli to sue Mikie Sherrill over NJ governor's debate comment

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate in the race for New Jersey's governor, is suing Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill over accusations made during this week's gubernatorial debate.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Sliwa’s Final Push for Voters | Battleground NYC full episode #52: Oct 9, 2025
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Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for NYC Mayor, joins host S.E. Cupp once again to talk about his final push to reach voters in the final month before election day. Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News New York 1, joins S.E. to break down the latest headlines from the campaign trail, including her conversations with voters across the five boroughs. 

NY AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charges
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A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest developments.

Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS

These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.

Jack Ciattarelli, Mikie Sherrill final debate in NJ governor race: Key takeaways

Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli went head-to-head in their final debate before New Jerseyans decide which of them will serve as the state's next governor.

NYC mayor race analysis: What issues are the candidates focused on?
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Tripp Yang joins FOX 5 NY's Steve Lacy to break down the state of the New York City mayoral race, less than one month away from Election Day. How are Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa positioning themselves now, and what are the top issues facing New Yorkers?

What is Antifa?

President Donald Trump held a roundtable on Antifa Wednesday after previously designating the group as a “terrorist organization."

NYC Votes: It’s Not Just the Mayor’s Race | Battleground NYC full episode #51: Oct 8, 2025
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In the November election, voters will not only choose the next mayor of New York City, but also decide on important ballot proposals, comptroller, public advocate, and all 51 city council seats. NY Assembly member Harvey Epstein, who is now running for City Council District 2, will talk with S.E. about his switch from a state seat to potentially a city seat; the mayor's race; the issues most important to him, and the future of the Democratic Party in NY and beyond. S.E. is also joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, Senior City Hall Reporter for the New York Daily News to break down the latest headlines from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.

Ciattarelli picks up key endorsements in NJ governor's race

New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial nominee, Jack Ciattarelli, picked up two key endorsements over the weekend: North Bergen Commissioner Allen Pascual and West New York Commissioner Marcos Arroyo.

James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.

Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89

Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.

Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa all speak at NYC mayoral forum

Candidates for New York City mayor – Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa – all spoke at Crain's Mayoral Forum.

Bondi testifies at congressional hearing on DOJ

Pam Bondi avoided questions while defending herself during a congressional hearing amid criticism that she's turning the Justice Department into a weapon to seek revenge against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.

White House says it will use tariff revenue to save food aid program

The White House said it has found a workaround to fund a food program during the government shutdown to keep aid flowing for millions of women and children. Here’s what we know.

End of the DEM Old Guard? | Battleground NYC full episode #50: Oct 7, 2025
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It's not just Mamdani. Younger voters are seeking candidates and politicians of their own age across the country. Could this mean the end of the Democratic Old Guard? S.E. is joined by Jennifer Steinhauer, the senior director of the University of Chicago's Institute for Politics and former New York Times' City Hall Bureau Chief, to discuss the changing of the political guard. David Freedlander, a features writer covering New York and National Politics for New York Magazine, also joins S.E. for the latest news and analysis on the New York City Mayor's race.