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'Excellent swimmers': Dem mayor floats migrants as solution for city's lifeguard shortage

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday called for migrants to be allowed to work as lifeguards as the city faces a shortage for the role — arguing that many are “excellent swimmers.” Adams was asked at a press conference about a lifeguard shortage in the city as Memorial Day nears and with the summer months approaching. He said …

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Speaker Johnson rips 'atrocities' against Trump at Manhattan hush money trial

House Speaker Mike Johnson accused New York City justice officials of committing “atrocities” against former President Trump in an impassioned set of remarks outside the Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday. Johnson is the latest Trump ally to descend on the Big Apple as the ex-president stands trial on accusations that he falsified business documents to cover up a payment to …

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Trump trial veepstakes? Trump allies show up in force ahead of Michael Cohen's second day of testimony

Former President Trump’s unprecedented trial in Manhattan is featuring support from GOP lawmakers and politicians who have been floated as potential running mates for Trump’s 2024 run. Outside the courtroom Tuesday, Trump was flanked by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida Rep. Cory Mills and former 2024 GOP contender Vivek Ramaswamy, all of whom are defenders …

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NY v. Trump: Appeals court rejects Trump's request to end 'unconstitutional' gag order

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to end a gag order that has prevented him from speaking publicly about many aspects of the case. “We find that Justice Merchan properly weighed petitioner’s First Amendment Rights against the court’s historical commitment to ensuring the fair administration of justice in criminal …

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Suspect who randomly attacked actor Steve Buscemi in broad daylight identified by NYPD: report

Authorities have reportedly released the identity of the suspect accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi during a random attack while he was out walking in Manhattan on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday evening, the NYPD announced that Clifton Williams, 50, was the man who reportedly punched Buscemi in the face, Fox 5 New York reported. The 66-year-old star of “Fargo” and …

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Times Square stabbing victim's husband speaks out after shocking attack: 'Don't feel safe' in NYC

The family of a 36-year-old mother who was stabbed near Times Square in broad daylight is speaking out about the unprovoked attack. John Lohr, whose wife Amber was assaulted by a man with a knife while chaperoning a group of schoolgirls on a class trip, says the family has no plans to return to New York City. “We don’t feel …

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Trump flanked by strong showing of GOP allies amid Cohen's testimony in NY v. Trump trial: PHOTOS

A bevy of Republican allies are joining former President Trump in Manhattan court this week, including a handful of politicians floated as potential vice presidential contenders in Trump’s effort to re-win the White House this year. Trump was flanked Tuesday ahead of court by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory Mills, as well as North Dakota …

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Vivek Ramaswamy to join Trump in Manhattan court on Tuesday

Vivek Ramaswamy, the multimillionaire former biotech executive and former presidential candidate, will join former President Donald Trump Tuesday in court. He will spend the entire day with Trump as the former president’s criminal trial continues, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy confirmed to Fox News Digital. “The best proof that the Trump trial is a sham: if DJT had done the exact …

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Dem mayor faces backlash for city's 'haphazard' migrant policy: 'Cruelty'

A Democrat mayor is facing scathing criticism over the “haphazard” implementation of a limit on the length of time migrants could stay in city shelter — with a new report finding that the policy was hurried, lacked clear objectives or written protocols. The report was issued by Comptroller Brad Lander and looks into the implementation of the policy issued by …

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Trump, defenders show up in force ahead of Cohen testimony

Former President Trump was joined by a bevy of high-profile supporters Monday morning outside the Manhattan courtroom, where the NY v. Trump trial will hear from key witness Michael Cohen. As Trump spoke to the media early Monday morning, Republican supporters such as Ohio Sen. JD Vance, New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, his son Eric Trump, …

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