Decision 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national believed to be in Iran, in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. Prosecutors say Shakeri was directed by ... more

President-elect Donald Trump is exploring plans to end two Biden-era immigration programs, potentially deporting hundreds of thousands of migrants who entered the U.S. legally through these initiatives. The programs, CBP One and the CHNV parole ... more

Donald Trump’s legal allies are preparing to pursue investigations of his critics as he approaches a second term, with conservative attorney Mike Davis and attorney general candidate Mark Paoletta calling for legal action against officials ... more

President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut promises, including eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security benefits, are facing scrutiny as advisers and Republican lawmakers weigh the financial impact. While the GOP’s control of Congress provides ... more

At this year's SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, New York Democrats grappled with how to regain Latino support after substantial Republican gains in the recent election. The gathering, typically upbeat, had a somber tone as ... more

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as White House chief of staff, marking the first time in U.S. history a woman will hold this influential position. Wiles, who led Trump’s campaigns ... more

As New York Democrats consider responses to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation initiative, a special legislative session this year is unlikely, according to Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris. At the annual SOMOS conference ... more

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to prioritize a "strong and powerful" U.S. border, emphasizing his intent to carry out what he calls the largest deportation effort in American history, regardless of cost. In an interview ... more

As New York prepares for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have committed to safeguarding New Yorkers’ fundamental freedoms, establishing the Empire State Freedom Initiative ... more

Ontario County voters leaned toward familiar candidates and saw an increase in early voting this election. Former President Donald Trump won the county with just over 50% of the vote, widening his margin from a ... more

Rep. Marc Molinaro says he’ll accept the outcome of New York’s 19th Congressional District race but won’t concede until all absentee ballots are counted. Democrat Josh Riley currently leads by over 3,600 votes in the ... more

Newly elected Congressman John Mannion celebrated his victory with a close group of supporters in Syracuse, marking a shift for Central New York with its first Democratic representative in over a decade. While Mannion’s smaller ... more

With Donald Trump heading back to the White House, local leaders are evaluating the potential impact on Micron’s planned chip plant in Clay and the CHIPS Act that supports it. Congressman-elect John Mannion expressed hope ... more

Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, conceding the election and pledging a peaceful transfer of power, a senior adviser said. Once seen as the Democrats’ next hope after President Joe Biden ... more

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stirred controversy after calling voters who support Donald Trump or Republican candidates "anti-American" in an interview on MSNBC's PoliticsNation. Hochul also labeled these voters as "anti-woman" and "anti-abortion" during her ... more

Donald Trump’s recent election victory over Kamala Harris marks a rare moment for Republicans: winning both the electoral college and the popular vote. With more than 70 million votes, Trump is the first Republican candidate ... more

Donald Trump’s recent victory has given Republicans hope of a new coalition, as he made gains among Latino and Black working-class voters. These shifts, especially notable in Hispanic-majority areas and some majority-Black counties, suggest a ... more

Donald Trump made history by reclaiming the presidency, defeating Kamala Harris in a contentious election that saw him winning both the electoral and popular vote. His victory reflects a shift within the GOP as Trump ... more

Democrats are reeling after Kamala Harris’s defeat by Donald Trump, spurring calls for a complete party overhaul. Frustration ran high among strategists and elected officials, who criticized the party’s focus on elite issues and ineffective ... more