DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'

Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.

Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.

Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.

Politics Unusual: Mayor's Office of Child Care Executive Director, CEO of NY Apartment Association
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Emmy Liss, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of Child Care, about the city's plans for 2-K. Also, a conversation with the CEO of the New York Apartment Association on "rental ripoff hearings."

DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault

The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.

House rejects Iran war powers resolution

The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.

RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.

Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post

President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Pam Bondi faces subpoena to answer questions over Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

FULL: Hochul, Mamdani on universal childcare
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Gov. Kathy Hochul as she highlights new data supporting her universal childcare investment.

Senate fails to pass war powers resolution

In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.