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Oil Prices Surge as Democrats Criticize Trump's Iran War

Republicans seek to downplay the economic impact as gas prices rise ahead of midterm elections

Rapper Balendra Shah Defeats Communist In Landslide To Become Nepal's Next Prime Minister

A 35-year-old former mayor and rapper will become Nepal's next and youngest-ever prime minister after his supporters triggered an electoral landslide.

Trump's 'Roaring' Economy Stumbles in 2026

Latest data shows job losses, rising gas prices, and stock market volatility as U.S. faces new economic challenges

Trump Threatens Legislative Gridlock Over Voter ID Bill

The SAVE America Act faces long odds in the Senate, but Trump vows to block all other legislation until it passes.

Public Defender Launches Campaign For NY-7

The campaign will focus on immigrant protections, economic opportunity and government accountability in Brooklyn and Queens.

JFK's Grandson Discloses Multimillion-Dollar Trust Fund Amid Congressional Campaign

Jack Schlossberg, 33, has filed his Congressional Financial Disclosure as he runs for a House seat in New York's 12th district.

Democrats Blame Trump for Weak Jobs Report as Republicans Play Defense

The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections.

Blakeman Closing Gap on Hochul as Voters Split on 'Tax the Rich' Proposal

New Siena poll shows Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing the lead of Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul, as New Yorkers remain divided on Mayor Mamdani's call to raise taxes on high-earners.

Donald Trump Judged Teen Modeling Pageant with Participants as Young as 14

Resurfaced footage from 1991 raises questions about Trump's involvement in the controversial 'Look of the Year' contest

Big Tech Targets NY Congressman Pushing for AI Regulation

A high-stakes battle over the future of artificial intelligence is playing out in New York's 12th congressional district.

Retired Binghamton Firefighter Announces Run for NY State Senate

Mike Bolles, a 22-year Army veteran, will challenge incumbent Sen. Lea Webb in the 52nd District.

Supreme Court Blocks Order to Redraw New York's Congressional Maps

The ruling allows appeals to play out in lower courts, but means New York will not be redrawing its map for the 2026 election.

Supreme Court Preserves GOP-Held NYC Congressional District

Ruling halts redrawing of district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis despite claims of unfairness to minority voters

Supreme Court Blocks Order for New York to Redraw Congressional Maps

The ruling allows appeals to continue in lower courts, but means New York will not redraw its map for the 2026 election.

Plandome Manor Holds Contested Elections in Manhasset

Trustees face challenges from Community First ticket in only contested village elections in the area

SCOTUS Blocks New York Democrats' Effort to Redraw Republican-Held District

The U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency stay to prevent changes to the 11th Congressional District ahead of the midterm elections.

NYC's Only Republican in Congress Wins Supreme Court Decision

Ruling preserves Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' district, blocking a state judge's order to redraw it.

Caroline Kennedy Endorses Son Jack Schlossberg's Congressional Bid

The rare TV interview came two months after the death of her daughter Tatiana at age 35.

Supreme Court blocks redrawing of New York congressional map

Ruling deals a win for GOP, overriding a state court decision that would have likely flipped a Republican district to Democratic.

Supreme Court Restores New York Republican's Congressional District

The high court blocked a state judge's order to redraw Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' district, marking a new twist in the legal battle.

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