Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani  —  In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent.

Knives are out for embattled FBI Director Kash Patel, despite Trump support  —  Patel sought meeting with Trump following blunders, as new co-deputy begins work next week  —  On Monday, former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey - once President Trump's top pick to lead the FBI …

US Official Offers Regrets Over Detention of South Koreans  —  US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday expressed regret over the recent detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia.  —  Landau, in Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting …

The House Republican risking GOP backlash to save Obamacare subsidies … Kiggans is the lead sponsor and the GOP face of the effort.  —  In an interview, she called an extension good politics — and good for her constituents.  —  “In six weeks or so, people will get a notice …

Trump administration seeks $58 million security boost after Charlie Kirk assassination  —  The funding request would enhance security for the executive and judicial branches of government.  —  The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58 million for security …

White House Insists Stephen Miller Does Not Play with Dolls  —  PLAYTIME'S OVER  —  A recent profile of Trump's top henchman touched on long-whispered “doll play” rumors.  —  The White House would like the public to know that Stephen Miller definitely does not play with dolls.

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 206  —  ... Fox host Brian Kilmeade was forced to issue a 30 second “apology” today after his comments on Fox & Friends Wednesday where he said we could solve the homeless problem by giving them lethal injections: “I wrongly said they should get lethal injections.

Kirk shooting suspect had ‘leftist ideology’ but motive unclear, Utah official says  —  Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said authorities are speaking with suspect Tyler Robinson's family and romantic partner as they investigate Charlie Kirk's killing.  —  Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) …

FBI arrests 2 after incendiary device left under FOX 13 News vehicle  —  MAGNA, Utah — Two men have been arrested after allegedly leaving an incendiary device underneath a FOX 13 News vehicle and then forcing an evacuation of a Magna neighborhood when the FBI served an overnight warrant on their home.

Trump starts construction on long-held dream: A White House ballroom  —  Crews have begun cutting down trees and removing shrubs to prepare the site for construction.  Details remain shrouded.  —  Just now  —  Work crews have started cutting down trees, removing shrubs and digging up parts …

Even as they look ahead to midterms, Democrats keep rehashing Biden  —  A number of potential 2028 candidates, including Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg, have recently criticized Biden for his reelection bid.  —  Just now  —  As Democrats struggle to coalesce around a winning message …

Far right gains stronger foothold in western Germany  —  BERLIN — The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party nearly tripled its support in municipal elections in Germany's most populous state on Sunday, according to initial results.  —  The results in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia …

Rubio, in Israel, Meets Netanyahu as Trump Grows Impatient  —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to discuss President Trump's desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.  —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Jerusalem on Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel …

After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired  —  After years of complaints from the right about “cancel culture” from the left, some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death.

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79  —  Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican credited with guiding the state into a period of greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday, according to his family.  He was 79.

Trump Says 'Smart People Don't Like Me'  —  READ BETWEEN THE LINES  —  The president's remark drew laughter from a crowd of supporters.  —  DIVISIVE DUO  —  The comments were made while the frontman was on stage in Amsterdam.  —  PARTNER UPDATE  —  LASH OUT

Boosted by summits in Alaska and China, Putin moves against Europe, Ukraine  —  Russia has been emboldened in its strategy of splitting the U.S. from Europe while pushing ever harder to gain a military victory in Ukraine.  —  Since President Vladimir Putin's invitation to Alaska by President Donald Trump …