American politician and lawyer; since 2021 governor of New York
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
Measles has surged nationwide with thousands of cases reported this year. Pennsylvania leads with over 1,000 cases and several deaths. The CDC is coordinating investigations while states expand vaccination outreach and seek federal aid to bolster surveillance and immunization efforts.
Civil lawsuit alleges a 2024 rape at a Cornell fraternity; university contends it supported presenting the case to a grand jury and rejects claims it failed to act. A independent investigator will review the handling of the matter as students react to latest disclosures.
President Donald Trump has suggested at a Nebraska rally that higher fuel costs from the US‑Israel war with Iran are "a small price to pay" and said "they can take out a city — let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego." California officials have condemned the remarks as dangerous; the White House has dismissed the backlash as a "media freakout."
Cornell University has suspended all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses through the 2026–27 academic year, has introduced a zero-tolerance enforcement policy, and has pledged to transfer criminal investigations to New York State Police while adding survivor support staff and outside reviewers to examine the university's handling of a 2024 sexual‑assault allegation.
Federal immigration agents have shot and wounded a 28-year-old man in the Marble Hill area of the Bronx at about 4pm on Thursday; a five-year-old child was in the vehicle and is believed to be physically unharmed. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called the incident "unconscionable" and has phoned President Donald Trump to demand an end to ICE operations in the city.
Federal officers have shot a man in Marble Hill, Manhattan, while attempting to arrest him. He survived and is in hospital. The man was with a five-year-old in the car; authorities say he accelerated toward officers after blocking vehicles. Belgal’s family and legal team say he was unidentifiable and that shots were fired into his vehicle without warning. DHS says officers believed their lives were in danger. The incident is under investigation as city officials pledge oversight and calls grow for transparency.
Federal immigration officers have fired on a suspect in Marble Hill, with a five-year-old present in the vehicle. Officials say the suspect resisted arrest and accelerated toward officers; the child is safe. NYPD footage and bodycams are under review as tensions rise between federal and city authorities.
New York has backed the Education Freedom Tax Credit, directing up to $1,700 of federal tax credits to nonprofits that grant scholarships for private schooling and related expenses. The program, funded by private donations, is available to students in public and private schools who meet income thresholds. Governors in blue states have shown growing interest as Hochul signals support for next school year.
The measles outbreak is spreading within the United States, with Pennsylvania reporting over 1,200 cases and dozens of hospitalizations as vaccination rates remain below the level needed to halt transmission. Public health authorities are deploying resources and monitoring the evolving situation, while vaccination clinics seek to reach hesitant communities.
Protests erupted in Marble Hill after an ICE shooting left a Dominican man, Oscar Belgal, wounded as NYPD and DHS agents clashed with protesters. Officials condemn the incident; activists call to abolish ICE and SRG, while tensions run high over sanctuary policies.
A midday shooting at Seventh Avenue–53rd Street station left one man dead as New York’s transit violence rises, prompting candidate Saritha Komatireddy to vow a transit-crime crackdown if elected attorney general.
The Guardian, New York Post and CNBC report that Michael Bloomberg has spent about $80 million to back Democratic candidates since September, aiming to broaden the House majority beyond the 218 seats and bolster allies like Everytown for Gun Safety and House Majority PAC. Trump counters with plans to spend $400 million to aid Republicans, while Bloomberg’s adviser says resources matter and he “expects a result.”
A campaign ad featuring Democratic candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother has provoked bipartisan outrage and prompted Ramaswamy to halt its run. Republican polling reported by Axios has shown Acton opening an eight-point lead after the ad circulated; national Republicans and Ohio officials have criticised the spot for exploiting Acton’s traumatic childhood.
Mahmoud Khalil, a central figure in Gaza-war protests, has returned to Columbia University for a memoir event, his first appearance since detention in 2025. He accuses the university of erasing Palestinian voices and cites ongoing legal battles over deportation. Columbia defends its stance, emphasizing academic freedom and dialogue.
Budget watchdogs warn that NYC’s transit system could run a multi-hundred-million-dollar deficit by 2030 if fare evasion continues and subsidies lag, prompting calls for reform in fares and enforcement.
The midterm elections have kept Congress in suspense as forecasts have oriented toward Democratic gains in the House and a tighter Senate race. Early results show key contests in Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina shaping control, with recounts possible in Alaska and slow returns expected in several close races.
Cornell's Faculty Senate has passed a non-binding no-confidence resolution, 75–50 with five abstentions, over the university administration's handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house. The vote has come as New York state prosecutors have reopened a criminal probe and the university has launched an independent review and suspended fraternity parties.