Northeast - Page 19

July 18, 2026

New Yorkers collected $2.6 billion in welfare cash payments last year, city data shows

New York City's cash assistance hit a 30-year high of $2.6 billion in 2025, reaching nearly 865,000 residents, and Ken Griffin threatens to halt investments.

July 18, 2026

House Republicans aim to turn Democratic civil war into midterm weapon

Mike Lawler warns that radical socialists are taking over the Democratic Party as GOP fights to hold swing seats in suburban New York midterms.

July 17, 2026

Major appeals court declares New Jersey AR-15 ban unconstitutional in landmark Second Amendment ruling

The NRA calls the 3rd Circuit's ruling a "historic victory" after the court struck down New Jersey's semiautomatic rifle and large capacity magazine bans.

July 17, 2026

Maine Dems rally behind Platner's far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: 'Beyond furious'

All candidates in the Maine Democratic Senate debate called for abolishing ICE just days after the fatal Biddeford shooting of a 25-year-old father.

July 17, 2026

Maine Democratic Senate candidates pick up where Platner left off on debate stage

The Democrats running to replace Graham Platner as the nominee voiced agreement with most of his policies when asked on the debate stage. (Credit: NEWS CENTER Maine - July 16)

July 17, 2026

'America's Most Wanted' fugitive captured on sailboat off NJ coast after 20 years on the run

The former anesthesiologist featured on "America's Most Wanted" was living as "Richard Graydon" aboard a sailboat named The Silver Lining for decades.

July 17, 2026

FIFA, White House monitoring impact of Canada wildfires ahead of World Cup final: sources

FIFA and the White House are discussing air quality concerns ahead of the World Cup final as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.

July 17, 2026

DSA member says she has no problem supporting ‘secret Nazis’ under one condition

The Majority Report co-host and Democratic Socialists of America member said she values platform over personal character

July 17, 2026

Convicted gun felon awaiting sentencing earned spot at Rikers World Cup watch party with Mamdani

A Rikers Island inmate convicted on felony gun charges was among those rewarded with a FIFA World Cup watch party attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

July 17, 2026

Vicious Vicki eyes the Awesome Championship Wrestling women's title as she gets set for No 1 contender match

Vicious Vicki says she'll throw all 10 opponents over in the battle royal to become No. 1 contender for Steph De Lander's ACW women's title.