House GOP civil war ignites over ‘ludicrous’ bill to defund NYC while Mamdani is mayor
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is criticizing a fellow House Republican's push to defund New York City in the wake of Zohran Mamdani's electoral victory.
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Noem touts 200,000 ICE agent applications as agency ramps up deportation of illegal migrants
Over 200,000 Americans apply to become ICE agents as DHS launches major hiring campaign amid Trump's deportation efforts and immigration enforcement surge.
Trump, Mamdani front-and-center in Empire State battle between Hochul, Stefanik
New York's 2026 governor race heats up as Elise Stefanik challenges Kathy Hochul, with Trump and NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking center stage in political attacks.
Trump Admin Seeks Emergency Pause on Judge’s Order to Fully Fund SNAP
A store displays a sign accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases for groceries in New York City on Oct. 30, 2025. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The Trump administration on Nov. 7 asked an appeals court to put on hold a judge’s order that requires the federal government to fully
China launches third aircraft carrier as Xi pushes military modernization against US influence
China commissions its third aircraft carrier Fujian, marking a major step in military modernization and power projection across the Indo-Pacific region.
Stefanik Launches Bid for New York Governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) at the annual CPAC D.C. conference at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 22, 2025. Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images via AFP via Getty Images Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) announced on Nov. 7 that she is running for governor of New York. “[Gov.] Kathy Hochul is the Worst
Senate readies key vote on new approach to end shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota walks to his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, 2025, after opening the Senate floor. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The Senate is expected to vote later today on the House-passed measure to reopen the government, with a goal to