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New York’s Kathy Hochul forms first women-led ticket, selecting Adrienne Adams as her running mate

ALBANY, New York — Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has selected former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate for a women-led ticket — a first...

Attempted Trump assassin Ryan Routh is sentenced to life in prison, plus 7 years

Ryan Routh was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison plus seven years following his 2024 assassination attempt against then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

House conservatives warn Trump-Schumer deal undercuts GOP leverage on DHS funding

Some House Republicans say the deal to avert a shutdown weakens GOP leverage on immigration enforcement, with DHS funding now set to expire in February.

Minneapolis City Council moves to spend $500K on immigrant legal services

Minneapolis City Council moves to expand immigrant legal services with additional half-million in funding as demand for services grows.

Blue-leaning state emerges as top GOP trouble spot as Senate campaign chief sounds midterm alarm

Senate Republicans face polling deficit ahead of midterm elections as GOP defends 53-47 majority. NRSC chair warns of tough battles in key states.

Discount retailer asks customers for rolled coins, offers ‘crazy’ gift cards deal

A discount retailer with multiple locations around the Capital Region is offering gift cards for rolled coins.

Mayor Frey rejects Noem’s call for protest zone: Free speech ‘not limited to one park’

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Sunday rejected Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s suggestion to create a safe zone for protests, saying free speech, when peaceful, should not be stifled. “First Amendment speech is not limited to one park or one section of the city. You are allowed to protest, so long as you're doing...

Pence: ‘Delcy Rodríguez is not the right leader for Venezuela’

Former Vice President Pence on Sunday slammed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez, who has been heading up the country in the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s capture. “I want to say Delcy Rodríguez is not the right leader for Venezuela going forward. I understand the need for an interim period of time, there will be a stabilization...

Noem confirms ICE officer’s conduct under review after Renee Good shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Sunday that the agency is conducting an internal review of the actions taken by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good and said he was placed on a three-day administrative leave after the incident, as protocol dictates. “We are...

Live updates: Trump tariff threat irks Europe; Pentagon reportedly weighs Minnesota deployment

President Trump drew fury from several fronts when he announced Saturday that he would levy new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which would last until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, including close ally Britain, condemned the move. Officials are set to meet in an emergency...

Fear and Loathing in Trump’s America 

Even though the vast majority of Americans have not been “carefully taught to hate and fear,” many have chosen to go along to get along.

About 1.5K soldiers on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota amid protests: Reports

The Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,500 active-duty soldiers to ready for a possible deployment to Minnesota, according to several media reports, citing unnamed defense officials. The move comes after President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid widespread protests in Minneapolis and nearby areas following two officer-involved shootings, including one that was fatal. News...

Gingrich suggests Trump’s Greenland push just ‘a lot of noise’

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is calling President Trump’s bluff on his threats to gain control of Greenland. Gingrich cast doubts on the president’s comments, although the retired legislator acknowledged he “could be wrong," he told John Catsimatidis in a radio interview on “The Cats Roundtable” show airing Sunday. “I think he’s making a...

Kennedy’s whole milk push reflects evolving views on dairy fat

The Trump administration has put its full backing behind whole milk, with new dietary guidelines explicitly recommending full-fat dairy products and President Trump signing a bill to allow schools to serve whole milk again. And while the focus may seem abrupt, it reflects a growing discourse over our understanding of fat consumption.  The updated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for...

RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement becomes wild card for GOP in 2026

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is a wild card ahead of this year's midterm elections. President Trump and parts of the Republican Party have aligned his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement with MAHA and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., hoping to boost GOP prospects.   MAHA helped give Trump an important ally in Kennedy, a...

Trump says he’ll protect time slot for Army-Navy game by executive order

President Trump on Saturday said he will sign an executive order to secure an "EXCLUSIVE" four-hour time slot for the annual Army-Navy college football game in December. "The Army-Navy Game is one of our Greatest American Traditions — Unmatched Patriotism, Courage, and Honor!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "This incredible Tradition is now at risk of being...

Iran protest death toll surges to over 3,300: Activist group

A human rights group on Saturday found that the number of deaths during widespread anti-government protests in Iran has reached over 3,300. The Human Rights Group Activist News Agency verified the latest death toll after three weeks of protests, with 4,382 cases that the group said are still under review. "So far, 2,107 people with...

Schumer: Democrats will try to block Trump’s Greenland tariffs

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Saturday said Senate Democrats will block President Trump's new 10 percent tariffs to be implemented on European countries over his calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. "Donald Trump’s foolhardy tariffs have already driven up prices and damaged our economy and now he is only making things worse,"...

Leavitt told CBS News that Trump would sue if his interview was cut short on air: Reports

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that President Trump would sue the media outlet if it cut its 13-minute interview with the president, according to multiple news reports on Saturday. CBS News's Tony Dokoupil interviewed Trump on Tuesday for the "CBS Evening News." After the interview was finished taping, Leavitt passed on...

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