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Percentage Of Americans Who Say They Avoid News About Trump May Come As Surprise Percentage Of Americans Who Say They Avoid News About Trump May Come As Surprise
Percentage Of Americans Who Say They Avoid News About Trump May Come As Surprise A growing divide in how Americans engage with political news is coming into sharper focus. A new Media Insight Project poll found that roughly six in 10 Americans say they avoid news about President Donald Trump at least some of the time. Thirty-one percent of respondents said they frequently steer clear of Trump-related coverage, while 32 percent said they sometimes avoid it. Related story: Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War Far fewer said they consistently engage with news about the president. Eighteen percent reported that they rarely skip Trump-rel…
From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025
From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From a beloved Long Island celebrity leaving the country to a missing candidate remaining on the ballot, 2025 delivered a string of political moments that were as unsettling as they were unprecedented. The year saw national drama collide with local consequences across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with elections, scandals, court rulings, and resignations reshaping the region’s political landscape.  Here’s a look back at the Long Island–linked stories that dominated headlines, sparked outrage, and defined a turbulent year in local and national politics — for better or worse. Rosi…
Trump Backs Republican Plan Offering Direct Health Care Cash To Americans Trump Backs Republican Plan Offering Direct Health Care Cash To Americans
Trump Backs Republican Plan Offering Direct Health Care Cash To Americans A new Republican health care proposal is drawing attention from both sides of the aisle,  and President Donald Trump says he’s on board with the core idea. The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, sponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo (Idaho) and Bill Cassidy (Louisiana), would provide annual federal deposits of up to $1,500 into Americans’ health savings accounts (HSAs).  Supporters say it’s a “patient-centered” alternative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire at the end of this month. Under the bill, individuals ages 18 to 49 would receive $1,000 each year, while t…
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating is rising. But Democrats face their own trust gap, and control of Congress still looks like a dead heat. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted Friday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 28 finds 41 percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapprove — the highest disapproval in this series since January 2021. The national online survey included 2,725 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points The broad dissatisfaction with Trump has not yielded a clear Democratic edge…
Trump Hosting Tele-Rally For Ciattarelli Trump Hosting Tele-Rally For Ciattarelli
Trump Hosting Tele-Rally For Ciattarelli President Donald Trump will be hosting a tele-rally for Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli as early voting is set to begin in the Garden State. The tele-rally is taking place Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Early voting begins the next day. "The stakes couldn’t be higher — and on November 4th, we’re sending a powerful message to the nation: New Jersey is ready for change," Ciattarelli wrote on social media. "Let’s show America what happens when New Jersey stands united and turns out to VOTE!" Trump, who endorsed Ciattarelli in the primary, has been touting his candidacy on his Tru…
'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Chappaqua Home 'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Chappaqua Home
'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Chappaqua Home New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa took aim at billionaire investor Bill Ackman during an interview, blasting the hedge fund manager over his recent criticism and mocking his suburban lifestyle in Westchester County.  Ackman, who lives in the wealthy Westchester County enclave, had echoed concerns on social media that Sliwa’s campaign could siphon votes from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, helping Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in the city’s upcoming mayoral race.  Referencing Ackman’s post — in which the billionaire wrote that “a vote for Curtis Sliwa is a vote for Zohran…
Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race
Poll: Trump Looms Large Over NJ Governor's Race President Donald Trump is a "major factor" in the New Jersey governor's race, a majority said in a new Rutgers poll. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, leads her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, 50% to 45%, according to the new Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Sherrill and Ciattarelli are running to replace Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term limited. Independents are divided, with 49% supporting Sherrill and 40% for Ciattarelli.  Sherill continues to have a commanding lead with women, 58% to 37%, while Ciattarelli leads with men, 53% to 40%. Ciattarelli leads with white voters, 53% to 46%, …
Heated Capitol Clash: NY Reps Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries Spar Over Shutdown, Report Says Heated Capitol Clash: NY Reps Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries Spar Over Shutdown, Report Says
Heated Capitol Clash: NY Reps Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries Spar Over Shutdown, Report Says A fiery exchange between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler spilled into the open this week amid tensions over the ongoing government shutdown, according to reports. The confrontation unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 8, after Lawler — who represents New York's 17th Congressional District— pressed Jeffries about his lack of an endorsement for New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and criticized Democrats’ handling of the ongoing government shutdown, Politico reported on Thursday, Oct. 9.  The 17th Congressional Di…
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is laying the groundwork for 2028, deciding between a White House run or a statewide bid that could upend Democratic politics in New York, according to a new report. Axios reports her team is positioning her for either a presidential campaign or a Senate race against fellow New Yorker and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is up for re‑election in '28, citing people familiar with her operation.  Ocasio‑Cortez’s office declined to comment to Axios, which also noted a Schumer spokesperson did not respond, Axios said. A Schumer–Ocasio‑Cortez matchup…
Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest
Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest The Democratic National Committee is ramping up its presence in New Jersey, adding $1.5 million its spending just as new polling shows the governor’s race remains a nail-biter. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the DNC announced its latest investment, bringing its total in New Jersey to $3 million this cycle,  the most it has ever spent in the state during an off-year election. The Democrats said the money will fund organizers, voter outreach, and targeted efforts to win back Black, Latino, and Asian voters after Democrats lost ground in the 2024 elections. A group affiliated with the Democratic G…
Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows
Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval numbers are climbing, and she now holds a double-digit lead over Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, new polling shows. Hochul’s favorability rating sits at 45–42 percent — her best showing since January 2024, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, Sept. 16. Her job approval ticked up to 54–40 percent, also her strongest in more than a year. Hochul leads Stefanik 52–27 percent statewide, the first time she has cleared 50 percent support in the Siena poll. Among Democrats, 75 percent back Hochul, while S…
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi said he will not follow suit. Suozzi, a Democrat who represents parts of Nassau and Queens, posted his statement on X Monday, Sept. 15. “I will not be endorsing Mamdani,” Suozzi wrote. “While I share his concern about the issue of affordability, I fundamentally disagree with his proposed solutions. Like the voters I represent, I believe socialism has consistently failed to deliver real, sustainable progress.” Suozzi added that he had not discussed Hochul’s decision …
Kamala Harris Claims Biden’s Inner Circle Helped Drive Media Attacks Against Her Kamala Harris Claims Biden’s Inner Circle Helped Drive Media Attacks Against Her
Kamala Harris Claims Biden’s Inner Circle Helped Drive Media Attacks Against Her Kamala Harris isn't holding back in a new memoir that gives her take on the 2024 presidential election. Excerpts from the book, "107 Days," were published Wednesday, Sept. 10 in The Atlantic.  In them, Harris describes how conservative media fixated on her style and personal life while the White House, she says, too often stood aside. Worse, she alleges that aides to former President Joe Biden helped fuel negative media attacks against her. She writes: “When Fox News attacked me on everything from my laugh, to my tone of voice, to whom I’d dated in my 20s, or claimed I was a ‘DEI hire…
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena Congressional Democrats released what they claim is a sexualized birthday card that President Donald Trump signed and gave to notorious pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Democrats posted the drawing on social media on Monday, Sept. 8. The note features a typewritten conversation between Trump and Epstein inside the outline of a female torso. Trump's signature is seen just below the thighs of the drawing, which appears to mimic pubic hair. The graphic birthday note was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid-July. Oversight Dems …
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!'
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Calling it an “important move,” President Donald Trump cheered the West Point Association of Graduates for abruptly canceling this month’s ceremony to present Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks with the academy’s prestigious Thayer Award. In a Truth Social post on  Monday, Sept. 8, Trump wrote: “Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks.  "Important move! We don’t need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!!”  He added that the Academy Awards and other groups should review st…
Oscar Winner Tom Hanks’ West Point Award Ceremony Abruptly Canceled By Alumni Group Oscar Winner Tom Hanks’ West Point Award Ceremony Abruptly Canceled By Alumni Group
Oscar Winner Tom Hanks’ West Point Award Ceremony Abruptly Canceled By Alumni Group Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks won’t be honored at West Point this month after the academy’s alumni association abruptly canceled a planned event. The association said the institution should refocus on preparing future officers for war amid a politically charged year, according to The Washington Post. In an email circulated Friday, Sept. 5, the West Point Association of Graduates told faculty it “will not be holding” the event and expressed regret over the decision, according to the Post report. The move follows a series of Trump administration–related moves this year, including Trump's exe…
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A Winner Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand President Donald Trump is the latest right-wing figure to blast Cracker Barrel for its new logo and brand refresh criticized by many conservatives as "woke."  Trump made his first public comments about Cracker Barrel's changes on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, Aug. 26. His post comes one day after the company responded to the strong criticism, admitting that it "could've done a better job." Trump told the struggling restaurant chain to halt its rebranding plans. "Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate…
Current, Former SJTA Board Members Indicted in Retaliation, Perjury Case: NJ AG Current, Former SJTA Board Members Indicted in Retaliation, Perjury Case: NJ AG
Current, Former Sjta Board Members Indicted in Retaliation, Perjury Case: NJ AG A state grand jury has indicted a current and a former member of the South Jersey Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners, alleging they plotted to prevent the SJTA from paying an engineering firm and lied in grand jury testimony all over a feud involving the Mercer County  Executive's race, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 14. Christopher Milam, 46, a former vice chairman and current commissioner and former Board Commissioner Bryan Bush, 53, both residents of Sewell, are charged with conspiracy, official misconduct and perjury, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. B…
Sen. Booker Declines To Endorse Mamdani For Mayor: 'Let NY Politics Be NY Politics' Sen. Booker Declines To Endorse Mamdani For Mayor: 'Let NY Politics Be NY Politics'
Sen. Booker Declines To Endorse Mamdani For Mayor: 'Let NY Politics Be NY Politics' When it comes to the New York City mayoral race, Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, is staying on his side of the river. In a CNN interview Tuesday, Booker declined to endorse Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist, who won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary in June. Mamdani has alarmed some centrist Democrats with his previous calls to defund the police and criticism of Israel. Booker said he would "let New York politics be New York politics." “We’ve got enough challenges in Jersey," Booker said. "I got a governor’s race. I’m supporting Mikie Sherrill. I got legislative races. That’s whe…
Trump Tells ‘Radical Left Lunatic’ NY Sen. Schumer To ‘GO TO HELL!’ In Wild Rant Over Nominees Trump Tells ‘Radical Left Lunatic’ NY Sen. Schumer To ‘GO TO HELL!’ In Wild Rant Over Nominees
Trump Tells ‘Radical Left Lunatic’ NY Sen. Schumer To ‘GO TO Hell!’ In Wild Rant Over Nominees It's going to be a long August recess for New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. President Donald Trump had pointed words for the Democratic Senate Minority Leader after they were unable to make a deal on Senate nominees that he had been pushing. Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday night to go after Schumer, who he claims demanded "over one billion dollars" in order to approve what he described as "a small number of our highly qualified nominees."  He called Schumer's demand "egregious and unprecedented."  "It is political extortion, by any other name," Trump wrote in a lengthy post. "…
Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House
Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House US Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will seek re-election to Congress rather than run for governor, ending speculation about a potential 2026 challenge to Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a statement posted to social media on Wednesday, July 23, the second-term Republican said serving New York’s 17th Congressional District has been “the greatest honor” of his life and said his legislative "wins" on taxes, immigration, national security, and digital finance as reasons for continuing his work in Washington.  The 17th District includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most…
Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan
Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan Could the Melania Trump Opera House be the future in DC?  A GOP-led proposal to rename the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, after First Lady Melania Trump is sparking immediate backlash from Democrats. Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson, the chairman of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees federal funding for capital repairs, operations, and maintenance at the Kennedy Center made the proposal on Tuesday. The lawmaker said he wants to honor Melania Trump's "support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities." NBC repo…
Biden Was Taking Ambien Before 'Absolutely Horrible' Debate Performance Against Trump, Son Says Biden Was Taking Ambien Before 'Absolutely Horrible' Debate Performance Against Trump, Son Says
Biden Was Taking Ambien Before 'Absolutely Horrible' Debate Performance Against Trump, Son Says Hunter Biden alleges his father took a prescription sleep drug in the hours before President Joe Biden’s widely panned 2024 debate showdown with Donald Trump. The younger Biden told YouTube host Andrew Callaghan in a three‑hour Channel 5 interview posted Monday, July 21, he had been optimistic heading into the debate because the president had just notched bipartisan wins and delivered what supporters called a vibrant State of the Union. That confidence, he said, vanished onstage. “He’s 81 years old. He’s tired as (expletive deleted)," Hunter Biden to Callaghan. "They give him Ambien to be a…
Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd
Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd President Donald Trump has drawn a red line for his own base: Anyone still pushing theories about the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein need not support him. In a blistering Truth Social post at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, Trump lumped speculation surrounding the disgraced financier into what he called “the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” labeling it the latest in a string of Democratic “Scams and Hoaxes” designed to undercut his presidency.  He wrote: “My PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bull----,’ hook, line, and sinker,” he wrote. “Let these weaklings continue forward and …
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss 'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t backing down after losing the Democratic primary for New York City mayor — instead, he’s doubling down. Cuomo confirmed Monday, July 14, that he will continue his campaign and run in the November general election despite his surprising primary defeat to progressive Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in June. “The Democratic primary did not go the way I had hoped,” Cuomo said in a campaign video shared on X. “To the 440,000 New Yorkers who voted for me, a sincere thank you. Thank you for believing in me and my agenda and in my experience. And I am truly sor…
John Bender, Longtime North Bergen Committeeman, Dies John Bender, Longtime North Bergen Committeeman, Dies
John Bender, Longtime North Bergen Committeeman, Dies John Bender, who wore many hats for the Township of North Bergen, died on Thursday, July 3, his family announced. Bender served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, was a Democratic committeeman and also worked for the North Bergen Board of Education, according to HudPost. "He had my sister and I holding his hands as Elton John played. He’s at peace with his parents to guide him," his daughter Reann wrote on social media. "He was the best father in the entire world. He will be missed greatly." A wake will be held on Monday, July 7 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vainieri Funeral Home with mass Tue…
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding early lead over three potential Republican challengers in the 2026 New York governor’s race, fresh polling shows. Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 23 points, 47 to 24%, Rep. Mike Lawler by 20 points, 44 to 24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points, 44 to 19%, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, July 1. However, she’s still falling short of the 50% mark in every matchup, and more than a quarter of voters remain undecided, pollsters found. “While the early leads seem large, Hochul is not hitting the ‘magic’ 51% mark …
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed'
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' President Donald Trump isn’t taking the New York City primary results well. Following Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, Trump unleashed a furious response on Truth Social, criticizing everything from Mamdani’s appearance to his voice. “It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line,” Trump wrote. “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor… He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart…” Two minutes later, Trump continued his diatribe wi…
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' NJ Republican Urges NYCers To Move After Mamdani Beats Cuomo 'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' NJ Republican Urges NYCers To Move After Mamdani Beats Cuomo
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' NJ Republican Urges NYCers To Move After Mamdani Beats Cuomo Jack Ciattarelli has a message for New Yorkers: Move to Jersey. The Republican candidate for New Jersey governor took to social media after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist. “Tonight is proof that the modern Democratic Party has lost its mind,” Ciattarelli said in a post on Tuesday, June 24. “To all the residents and business owners of New York City who don’t want a socialist, defund-the-police, antisemitic mayor representing them, I encourage you to move to New Jersey.” Cuomo had bee…
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday, June 24, in a high-stakes Democratic primary that could end with history in the making. In a surprise twist, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive Assemblyman from Queens, has pulled ahead of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the latest polling—setting up what could be a stunning upset in the nation’s largest city. A final independent survey by PIX11 News, Emerson College, and The Hill shows Mamdani edging out Cuomo in the last round of a ranked-choice simulation, 52% to 48%, thanks to strong second- and third-choice support. The race is …
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt The suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has been apprehended after a two-day manhunt. New, updated story: Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds Vance L. Boelter, age 57, now faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, according to a criminal complaint after his arrest late Sunday night, June 15. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a press conference Boelter's arrest came after "two sleepless nights" in the state and what he described as a "complex and dangerous manhunt" involving hundr…