Heckling, ejections and silence: Democrats navigate their State of the Union response on live TV www.ms.now/news/democra...

NEW: As part of a new Senate bill, rolled out Monday morning and shared early with MS NOW, three top Democrats are proposing a 180 day deadline for CBP to pay refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs that were knocked down by the Supreme Court www.ms.now/news/democra...

Across the midterm map, Democrats are turning to seminarians & pastors in key races, betting that faith-forward candidates can help chip away at the GOP’s dominance w/ religious voters — & offer an alternative to the right’s Christian nationalist rhetoric www.ms.now/news/democra...

Congress is now in the midst of its 3rd shutdown — and 4th shutdown fight — of Trump’s 2nd term. Through it all, Sen. Chuck Schumer has stood at the center of the storm, taking heat from both Republicans and Democrats. A look at his shutdown strategy >> www.ms.now/news/chuck-s...

Ocasio-Cortez took her populism global. Will she take her politics national? www.ms.now/news/alexand...

Rep. @aoc.bsky.social, speaking at Munich Security Conference: "We are moving in this direction of increased recognition that we have to have a working class-centered politics if we are going to succeed, and also if we are going to stave off the scourges of authoritarianism."

As the midterms approach, Democrats are using 'Epstein class' as a campaign trail shorthand ... that Trump and Republicans are supporting a system for the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of Americans who are struggling. w/ @alivitali.bsky.social www.ms.now/news/epstein...

First on MS NOW: In a new report, congressional Democrats have a warning: TrumpRx directs Americans to brand-name drugs rather than generics, meaning consumers are frequently at risk of paying more than they should — in some cases, thousands of dollars annually.

NEW w/ @kevinjfrey.bsky.social: Congress will be able to view unredacted versions of the publicly released Epstein files beginning Monday, according to a letter sent to members from a DOJ official & obtained by @ms.now More on why the timing's significant below:

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is calling for an inspector general review of the Department of Justice's now-closed investigation into Tom Homan and an alleged bribe. @kevinjfrey.bsky.social joins Chris Jansing with more details. www.ms.now/chris-jansin...

SCOOP: @senjackyrosen.govpeeps.us is demanding the DOJ IG review the agency’s shuttered probe into White House border czar Tom Homan and his alleged acceptance of $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. The goal: “ensure Mr. Homan’s fitness for the job.” www.ms.now/news/jacky-r...

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says that she's under federal investigation by the Department of Justice. MS NOW's @kevinjfrey.bsky.social has the latest.

NOW: Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee and defends his team’s work investigating Trump. MS NOW's @kevinjfrey.bsky.social has the latest

Dems on the House Oversight Committee released never-before-seen videos and images of Jeffrey Epstein's private home in the Caribbean dubbed "Epstein Island". @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social, @lawofruby.bsky.social and @kevinjfrey.bsky.social join Chris Jansing with more. www.ms.now/chris-jansin...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January after her feud with President Trump over the Epstein files and extending Obamacare subsidies. @kevinjfrey.bsky.social, @ashleyrparker.bsky.social and John Kasich join @anacabrera.bsky.social. www.ms.now/ana-cabrera-...

Dems weigh which pain is greater: A shutdown or skyrocketing Obamacare premiums “I understand that this is really tough for a lot of people,” a Dem in a district w/ lots of fed workers told me, before adding: “We want to prevent a bad thing from happening” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...

“I don’t feel like we can pin this on us normalizing it when these are just not normal times.” Why Dems are digging in on the #shutdown, despite long priding themselves on being the party that wouldn’t use these types of hardball tactics. More from me: www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...

Last week, amid the shutdown, the Trump admin touted the cancelation of 300+ energy grants. While most were set to benefit projects in Democratic congressional districts, an MSNBC analysis reveals there are also spending casualties tied to at least 20 GOP-held districts.

Two days into the government #shutdown, Democrats in Congress are showing little sign of relenting, betting that refocusing the national conversation on health care is a winning gambit for their party. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...

Mid-week point w/ @waytooearly.bsky.social and - surprise - tons of news to update you on: ☀️ @eliselabott.bsky.social ☕️ @kevinjfrey.bsky.social 🌞 @mattklewis.bsky.social 🌅 @anthonycoley.bsky.social Tell us why you’re awake w/ us by emailing [email protected] or replying here. #waytooearly

After 4.5 yrs, today is my final day with Spectrum News NY1. What a wild, fascinating ride full of big stories, notable interviews, and more than a few lawmaker chases! Big thanks to the DC bureau team led by Colleen & Joel and our NY teams led by Bob, Mike, Mariya, & Seamus!

An immigration judge has ordered Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria over omissions on his green card application. Read more: http://specne.ws/YPLQ6E 

Jeffries & House Dem leaders: "Trump & the [GOP]’s war on the First Amendment is blatantly inconsistent w/ American values. Media companies, such as the one that suspended Mr. Kimmel, have a lot to explain. The censoring of artists & cancellation of shows is an act of cowardice."

“History is history. And history will record the fact that in the year 2025, under the Trump administration, all these historical artifacts were removed in an attempt to distort history," @cbc.house.gov Chair Yvette Clarke told me ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

As the nation marks 24 yrs, advocates for the 9/11 community warn ‘chaos' at HHS is undermining the World Trade Center Health Program, which helps victims and first responders get treatment ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, advocates for victims and first responders warn that “chaos” at the US Dept of Health and Human Services is undermining the World Trade Center Health Program. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

More than a century after they helped break down color barriers by fighting valiantly on the battlefields of WWI, the storied Harlem Hellfighters were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Dem Leader Jeffries on Rep. Nadler’s decision to retire >> Calls Nadler a “relentless fighter for justice, civil rights & liberties & the fundamental promise of equality for all” & says his “years of leadership have earned him a spot among our nation’s greatest public servants”

A ramp-up in immigration enforcement is coming to New York & other so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions after Labor Day, Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. The threat comes amid POTUS's controversial crackdown in DC & threats against Chicago. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Schumer: “Donald Trump knew Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be a disastrous pick to lead health care in America and he nominated him anyway. Donald Trump made this mistake and now he must fire RFK Jr. immediately.”

After years of delays, Amtrak's new #Acela fleet officially entered commercial service today. All told, 28 trainsets will hit the rails by 2027. Ahead of the launch, I got to ride along from DC to NYC, checking out some of the new features. Recap: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Amtrak’s new #Acelas are finally leaving the station … more than 4 years behind schedule. My recap of today’s ride along between DC and NYC, ahead of tomorrow’s official launch of revenue service >> ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Amtrak is formally unveiling its new Acela fleet ahead of its official launch into revenue service tomorrow. Their rollout has been delayed for years, originally projected to enter service in 2021. The train-sets have a NY tie: they were assembled in Hornell in upstate.

Trump during his cabinet meeting, amid comments about safety/national guard: "In New York, it's out of control. Not as bad as Illinois ... not even close."

In a new executive order, President Trump threatened Monday to withhold federal dollars from communities that offer cashless bail. The move was met with pushback from New York’s top leaders, and sparked debate on the campaign trail for NYC mayor. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Consider this my ‘out of office’ notification for the next week plus!

Trump fired 3/5 of the CPSC earlier this year, just weeks after the panel advanced lithium-ion battery regulations. “They've set back the regulation of lithium-ion batteries ... it's going to cost lives," ousted commissioner @trumkacpsc.bsky.social told me ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

After years of delays, Amtrak says that the new Acela fleet will “arrive” on Aug 28 >> www.amtrak.com/nextgenacela...

Trump fired 3/5 of the CPSC earlier this year, just weeks after the panel advanced lithium-ion battery regulations. “They've set back the regulation of lithium-ion batteries ... it's going to cost lives," ousted commissioner @trumkacpsc.bsky.social told me ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Proposed federal regulations to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires appear to be a casualty — at least for the moment — of Trump’s decision to fire members of the CPSC. Consumer advocates argue this leaves Congress as the last best hope for such regulations. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Inbox: Rep. Stefanik intro's a resolution condemning last week's deadly attack at an office building in midtown Manhattan. It honors the victims and praises "the bravery exhibited" by NYPD police officer Didarul Islam and the NYPD writ large.

Appearing alongside Texas Dem lawmakers in Albany, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said "yes" she believes NY's independent redistricting commission should be changed or disbanded. “I’m tired of fighting this fight with my hand tied behind my back ... politics is a political process."

NY Gov Kathy Hochul statement, as some Texas Dems head to Albany amid their redistricting fight:

This weekend, the Senate confirmed two notable New Yorkers to positions in the Trump admin: - fmr Westchester County DA turned Fox host Jeanine Pirro as the US Attorney for DC, 50-45 - fmr Congressman Marc Molinaro as Federal Transit Administrator, 71-23

Small earthquake shakes the New York area; USGS says magnitude was 3.0 ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

New York has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. But after Monday’s mass shooting in Manhattan, gun safety advocates acknowledge those regulations can only accomplish so much when other states have more relaxed gun laws. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Excited to be nominated for two New York #Emmys ... for both political reporting (a craft category) and my 3-part profile of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

POTUS says he’s been briefed on the Manhattan shooting and says he trusts law enforcement to “get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence.”

Trump's OBBB eliminates a federal residential #solar tax credit years ahead of schedule, at the end of 2025. The CEO of Brooklyn SolarWorks tells me he's seeing a sudden surge in demand as consumers "panic buy" — but he's preparing for it to be short-lived. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

USDOJ filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Eric Adams Thursday, claiming the city’s sanctuary policies are impeding federal immigration enforcement. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...