Today’s news
Schumer Calls on Trump to Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Rising Oil Prices
Senate Democratic Leader says Trump should act to stabilize markets and bring down prices for American families.

Government Shutdown Hits Airports, Spares Immigration Enforcement
TSA and Coast Guard workers struggle without pay, but ICE and CBP continue crackdown thanks to multi-year funding
Jan. 6 Participant Calls for Death of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
White nationalist Jacob Lang wishes for 'total decimation' of Muslims on Alex Jones show
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Schumer Shifts on Oil Reserves as Prices Soar
Senate Minority Leader now wants Trump to tap strategic oil stockpile after previously blocking efforts to refill it.
Mar. 9, 2026
Auditors Decline to Opine on Agency Overseeing Voice of America
Report cites 'material and pervasive' lack of cooperation from Trump-appointed leadership.
Mar. 8, 2026
New York Boosts St. Patrick's Day DUI Enforcement
Governor Hochul announces increased patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving during holiday period.
Mar. 8, 2026
Dr. Oz Accuses Dem Govs. Hochul and Newsom of Ignoring Medicaid Fraud
Medicaid chief claims billions in fraud were allowed to 'go down the drain' under their watch
Mar. 8, 2026
NY Governor Seeks to Revise Ambitious Climate Law
Hochul cites affordability concerns as state budget talks loom
Mar. 7, 2026
Discovery Reveals DOGE Used ChatGPT to Cancel Humanities Grants
Lawsuit alleges DOGE violated laws, Constitution in terminating NEH funding for schools, libraries, and community groups
Mar. 7, 2026
NYC Mayor's Wife Liked Posts Calling Hamas Rapes a 'Mass Hoax'
Rama Duwaji, wife of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reportedly liked social media posts questioning the validity of reports about Hamas' attacks on Israelis.
Mar. 6, 2026
Federal Judge Orders $130B Tariff Refunds
Ruling follows Supreme Court striking down Trump-era tariffs
Mar. 5, 2026
House Expands Medicaid Fraud Probe to 10 States
Lawmakers demand records from NY, CA, and other states to 'combat rampant waste'
Mar. 5, 2026
Reality House Honors Lt. Governor Delgado
Community celebrates Black history and Latino leadership in New York
Mar. 5, 2026
Oz Probes New York's $124B Medicaid Program for Fraud
Federal officials say New York's Medicaid spending is 36% higher than the national average.
Mar. 5, 2026
Two Dozen States Sue to Block Trump's New Tariffs
Democratic attorneys general challenge the president's use of obscure trade law to impose sweeping import taxes
Mar. 5, 2026
DOJ Probe into Biden's Autopen Use Continues Despite Challenges
Federal investigators face difficulties proving wrongdoing due to executive privilege and the president's broad pardon power.
Mar. 5, 2026
Web of financial conflicts across Trump admin exposed: 'Ethics is in the toilet'
Thousands of companies are competing for billions in Defense Department contracts, but some have an inside connection.
Mar. 5, 2026
Fox News Surprised by 'Rattled' Kristi Noem Remarks After Ouster
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared unsettled during a speech after being fired by President Trump.
Mar. 4, 2026
Dr. Oz Demands Answers from Hochul Over NY's $124B Medicaid Program
The CMS Administrator seeks clarity on transparency and oversight of the state's massive healthcare spending.
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump Administration Launches Medicaid Fraud Probe in New York
Federal officials demand details on handling of fraud, waste and abuse within 30 days or risk deferred payments.
Mar. 4, 2026
New SNAP Work Rules Take Effect in Monroe County
County Executive Bello hosts town halls to explain changes to food assistance program eligibility.
Mar. 4, 2026
NY Democrats Sue Over Blakeman's Plan to Train 'Militia' of Deputy Sheriffs
Gubernatorial candidate accused of illegally deputizing private citizens, including some elderly acquaintances, to exercise police powers during emergencies.
Mar. 4, 2026
New York Medicaid Program Under Federal Fraud Investigation
Dr. Oz sends letter to Governor Hochul with 50 questions about waste and abuse in $124 billion program