Politics

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman confronted Governor Kathy Hochul over migrant crime, sanctuary policies, and her political evolution during the only gubernatorial debate of the 2026 race.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of blaming President Trump to avoid her own record during the lone New York governor's debate, pointing to the state's last-place economic ranking, billions spent on migrants, and a sanctuary policy he tied to the stabbing of an NYPD detective.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) pledged during Tuesday's debate against Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) that he would serve a full six-year Senate term if reelected, his most forceful attempt yet to shut down 2028 presidential speculation that he himself has fueled for months.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must allow CNN, MS NOW and Politico to cover the White House while their lawsuit over the president's press ban proceeds, a decision that news organizations say likely reflects a First Amendment violation.

A viral debate clip has Republicans and conservative commentators blaming New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for steep utility costs, alleging her policies raised rates 48 times and hiked bills by thousands. Next News Network could not independently verify the claims.

Darren Bailey read four names on a debate stage. Hours earlier, WGN had reported one of them. The Pritzker camp’s answer came from his chief of staff, and Bailey replied with a single word.

Republican Bruce Blakeman went on the attack against Gov. Kathy Hochul over New York's sanctuary policies and affordability in the only gubernatorial debate, while Hochul tied him to President Trump and defended her immigration stance after a deadly ICE shooting in NYC.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of failing to act as a Cornell University trustee as a local district attorney dropped a case involving sexual assault allegations. Hochul fired back, calling it 'pretty pathetic' to blame her for what happened in a fraternity.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin slammed New York Democrats after DHS data revealed the state refused 16,070 federal immigration detainers since January 2025 — detainers tied to 131 homicides, 1,017 sexual offenses and 2,198 weapons counts.

A new poll released Tuesday shows Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton edging Democrat James Talarico 47.2% to 46.7% in the most expensive Senate race of the 2026 cycle, even as other surveys show Talarico ahead.

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Democratic-favoring midterm polls during a Tuesday Fox News appearance, insisting Republican voters are being undercounted three weeks before the November 3 elections.