DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions

U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.

• Jan 9

Kristi Noem touts ICE operations in N.Y., targeting alleged gang members

Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.

• Jan 8

Judge disqualifies acting U.S. attorney handling 2 James investigations

John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.

• Jan 8

NYC Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul announce free child care for 2-year-olds

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.

• Jan 8

Noem defends ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis as having "followed his training"

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."

• Jan 8

More ICE protests in NYC after Minneapolis shooting

More ICE protests took place Thursday in NYC after hundreds marched in Foley Square against the fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis.

• Jan 8

Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela

Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.

• Jan 8

Mayor Mamdani appoints Christine Clarke as human rights commissioner

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Christine Clarke as the new human rights commissioner during a press conference Wednesday.

• Jan 7

Rep. Mike Lawler urges feds to end child care funding freeze

There has been bipartisan pushback against the Trump administration's decision to freeze funding for child care subsidies and other social service programs in New York and four other states​.

• Jan 7

Julie Menin elected as first Jewish speaker of New York City Council

The New York City Council made history on Wednesday by electing Julie Menin as its first Jewish speaker.

• Jan 7

20 years after his death, a 9/11 first responder is still changing lives

NYPD Det. James Zadroga is still changing lives 20 years after his death from a 9/11-related illness.

• Jan 7

ICE agent shoots, kills U.S. citizen Renee Good in south Minneapolis

An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

• Jan 9

U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela

The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.

• Jan 7

U.S. seizes oil tankers; Rubio says U.S. will control money from oil sales

The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. has "tremendous leverage" over the country.

• Jan 8

Hochul, Mamdani on opposite sides in 10th Congressional District race

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation​.

• Jan 6

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