Jimmy Kimmel controversy makes its way into NYC mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV, citing ABC’s decision to pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”  Mamdani’s announcement came hours before the Walt Disney Company said Kimmel will return to air as of Tuesday, after which Mamdani

ICE Agents Won’t Comply With California’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Face Mask Ban: DHS

Protesters confront federal police during a demonstration outside an immigration processing center in Broadview, Ill., on Sept. 12, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Sept. 22 that it will defy California’s new law banning federal immigration agents and other law enforcement personnel from wearing face masks while on duty.

Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms

Washington — President Trump plans to meet this week with Democratic leaders as Congress seems to be barreling toward a government shutdown, according to a source familiar with the plans.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, both New York Democrats, have repeatedly asked Republican leaders to negotiate with them on