Rep. Nydia Velazquez, the first Puerto Rican woman in Congress, will retire next year

President Trump expressed disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik's characterization of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a 'jihadist' during a recent meeting at the White House. Trump emphasized that Mamdani is actively campaigning and did not support the label used by Stefanik, who is running for governor of New York in the upcoming election.

Four prison guards have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the brutal beating death of an incarcerated Black man at a New York prison. The incident, which occurred last year, was captured on bodycam footage, leading to public outrage and demands for accountability.

Donald Trump met with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, helping him avoid a question about labeling the president a fascist. The meeting, described by Trump as 'great,' focused on their mutual love for New York City rather than their disagreements.

A bipartisan group in the House is considering a ban on lawmakers trading individual stocks. This initiative aims to enhance accountability among members of Congress and address public concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.

President Trump stated that he does not consider New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be a 'jihadist' during a meeting in the Oval Office. This remark comes amid previous tensions between the two, particularly regarding federal funding for New York City.

A panel of experts has criticized the federal government for failing to secure undersea communications cables essential for military and civilian operations. These cables are at risk of sabotage by foreign adversaries, raising concerns about national security.

The FBI accessed a private Signal group chat of immigration rights activists in New York City, who were organizing 'courtwatch' efforts to monitor public hearings at federal immigration courts. Documents reveal that the agency spied on conversations among volunteers coordinating these activities, raising concerns about government surveillance of immigrant advocacy groups.

The House voted on Friday to adopt a resolution opposing socialism, coinciding with a meeting between New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, and President Trump at the White House. This resolution reflects a significant political stance against socialist policies amid Mamdani's recent electoral victory.