Seven New York City firefighters were injured after battling a raging fire in the Bronx that triggered a massive car explosion. The FDNY responded around 7 p.m. to reports of a fire at 955 Westchester Avenue in the Longwood section of the Bronx, where burning piles of garbage on the sidewalk had spread to multiple parked vehicles. … Read more

The Senate is meeting to consider a potential deal to end the record-breaking government shutdown, now in its 37th day, as President Donald Trump renews his push for Republicans to eliminate the filibuster — a move he argues is essential to reopen the government and advance the GOP agenda. According to Politico, Senate Majority Leader John … Read more

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump responded sharply Wednesday to remarks made by New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, warning that the incoming leader’s rhetoric and policies could put him “on the wrong side of the law.” The exchange marks the first major clash between the White House and the progressive mayor-elect — … Read more

She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small, yet highly significant, badge. Gleaming in the bright sunlight, the symbol on the badge was unmistakable — it represented her rank, a rank that equaled, if not surpassed, his own. A hush fell over the parade ground; the soldiers watching the exchange felt a collective … Read more

The day started like any other, with the sun rising and the world bustling with activity. I was on a road trip with my son and his family, sharing stories and laughter as the miles slipped by. Little did I know, this journey would lead to one of the most surprising and life-altering decisions I … Read more

The U.S. Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s first and only nominee to the Boston-based federal appeals court. Until recently, most of the justices on this court were chosen by Democrats and often rejected his policy proposals. The Republican-led Senate voted 52-46 along party lines to make Joshua Dunlap, a conservative lawyer from Maine who … Read more

NEWARK, N.J. — Something unusual happened in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election this week, and even the professionals are scratching their heads. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli suffered a surprisingly wide defeat to Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, losing by a 56% to 43% margin — a 13-point gap that caught analysts, pollsters, and political strategists completely off … Read more

In a move that underscores his intention to bring sweeping reform and progressive ideals to New York City government, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan will serve as one of the co-leads of his transition team. The appointment of Khan — one of the most prominent and … Read more

In a move that immediately reshaped New York’s political landscape, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik officially announced her bid for governor on Friday, positioning herself as the Republican Party’s strongest contender to challenge Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election. The announcement came just days after Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, … Read more

NEW YORK CITY — Less than a day after winning one of the most hard-fought mayoral elections in New York’s recent history, Zohran Mamdani is already facing sharp criticism — not for a policy decision, but for a request. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) late Tuesday night, the newly elected mayor thanked … Read more