Mamdani, AG James suing federal gov. over green card crackdown
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James announced earlier today they are suing the federal government over its new public charge rules. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports

The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.

Politics Unusual: Former Governors Pataki and DiFrancesco on their experience with 9/11
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with former New York Gov. George Pataki and former New Jersey Gov. Donald DiFrancesco about their experience leading their states during the time of the 9/11 terror attacks.

'Still we have no justice': 9/11 widow calls out Saudi Arabia during reading of names
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Widow of a victim of the 9/11 terror attacks Terry Strada called out Saudi Arabia during the annual reading of the names. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts

Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.

Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. 

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

FULL: Tisch, Mamdani on 9/11, Jewish holiday security
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch hold a press conference to discuss security measures for both the remembrance of 9/11 and the upcoming Jewish high holidays.

'People got sick because the leaders they trusted lied': Mamdani on 9/11 records
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that 9/11 records reveal a toxic air cover-up that led to people "getting sick." FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

Canada to levy counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion in US imports starting Tuesday
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Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods. The dollar-for-dollar response targets key U.S. sectors including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances and electronics after bilateral trade talks stalled.

Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says

Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign. 

White House launches video game website promoting Trump's agenda

The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."

Politics Unusual: NYC Council Education Chair Eric Dinowitz, NY State Courts Officer Bobby Keane
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In this episode of Politics Unusual,  Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee, breaks down the city's new moratorium on AI in elementary and middle schools. Plus, State Court Officer Bobby Kane discusses his fight to close a legal gap preventing some 9/11 recovery worker from receiving enhanced disability benefits.