Chi Ossé Plans to Challenge Jeffries, Despite Mamdani’s Opposition

Chi Ossé, a New York City councilman, has told allies he is preparing to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the House.

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New York State Officials Approve Proposal for Controversial Underwater Gas Pipeline

The contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday.

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Trump Increases Pressure on His Own Party as the Shutdown Grinds On

President Trump has called on Republicans to end the filibuster as both parties search for a path out of the shutdown.

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The Democrats Just Took a Big Step Toward Getting Their Groove Back

Victories in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere were decisive, but new political tests loom for a party still rebuilding its brand.

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On Eve of Shutdown Record, Trump Officials Threaten Pain Could Worsen

President Trump and administration officials indicated the fallout could intensify in the coming days, even as he has kept himself at a remove from the crisis.

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Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor

Mr. Jeffries, the House minority leader, had resisted backing Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, for months. But his support gives the nominee a late boost.

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Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

The New York man, Christopher Moynihan, appears to be the only rioter so far who has been charged again with committing an offense against an elected official.

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Trump Posts Fake A.I. Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over Protesters

President Trump shared what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media. It shows Mr. Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet that dumps brown liquid on demonstrators.

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White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats

The Health and Human Services and Homeland Security Departments were among the agencies posting messages that blamed Democrats for the federal shutdown.

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The Shutdown is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind.

As the shutdown nears a fourth week, President Trump has pushed his political opponents to further dig in.

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