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Albany Democrats poised for biggest leadership shake-up in years

MAJOR SHIFT: Last week’s conclusion of Albany’s legislative session left Democratic state lawmakers poised for the biggest shakeup in their ranks since they assumed one-party control in 2019. Assembly...

Obama-appointed judge with ties to anti-Trump conspiracy theory hit with misconduct complaint

Watchdog group CASA files judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Cooper over Kennedy Center ruling, citing wife's anti-Trump legal work.

Trump admin offers blunt advice to White House UFC critics as 11th-hour lawsuit looms

Trump administration fires back at lawsuit seeking to block UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, calling the effort obstructionist and baseless.

Graham Platner finally embraced by powerful mainstream Dem leaders after primary election victory

Schumer and Gillibrand endorse Maine candidate Graham Platner after his primary win despite scandals including accusations of physical misconduct.

Republicans fear of ‘fatal mistake’ in must-win Platner race

The NRSC warns Republicans that scandal-plagued Democrat Graham Platner remains a credible threat to Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's pivotal Senate race.

Supreme Court tariffs case, Fed chair pick loom as twin tests for Trump’s economic agenda in 2026

Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff authority while White House prepares to name next Fed chair, with both decisions carrying major economic implications.

DOGE says agencies cut $1.6B in federal contracts, flags spending on Somalia, HHS web services

Federal agencies axed contracts including $47M Somalia military support and $19.5M health website as DOGE pushes government efficiency under President Trump.

‘The Warmth of Collectivism’

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s words reveal him to be either an idiot, a subscriber to a cult, or a cynical demagogue.

Minnesota must provide documents to U.S. government in child care fraud probe by next week

Minnesota officials have until next week to provide the Trump administration with information about providers and parents who receive federal child care funds or risk losing potentially millions of dollars in federal funding, state officials said Friday.

MTG calls Trump’s threat on Iran ‘everything we voted against’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump's threat that the U.S. would intervene in Iran if its government targets protesters, slamming his comment as "everything we voted against."

Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month

New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.

US appeals court strikes down California’s open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling

A federal appeals court struck down California's open-carry ban affecting 95% of state residents, ruling the restrictions violate Second Amendment rights.

Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement, says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City

Mamdani continues his NYC reform agenda with a new civic engagement office and judicial recruitment changes, promising greater transparency as the Adams era ends.

New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations

After SBA's suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.

Mamdani to Establish New ‘Office of Mass Engagement’ Led by Veteran Socialist Organizer

The new office will help rebuild ‘our social infrastructure at scale,’ Mamdani said.

Trump’s triumphal arch project could start soon

President Trump said construction for his planned Triumphal Arch in Washington is set to begin early in the new year.

Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggested the IHRA antisemitism definition does not protect Jewish New Yorkers amid blowback over his Day 1 directives affecting that community.

Swalwell threatens to revoke driver’s licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California

Rep. Eric Swalwell promised to revoke driving licenses of masked ICE agents if elected California governor, sparking federal-state immigration clash.

Elon Musk declares ‘war’ over perceived death threat by Somali TikToker

Billionaire Elon Musk gave a strong response to a perceived threat on his life by a Somali TikToker after she said on a livestream, “He [is] about to die."

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