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1. Mamdani lawfully dissolved Eric Adams’ controversial Charter Revision Commission, judge rules - POLITICO Pro, (Eric Adams), July 23, 2026
2. Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams targeted in bonkers Chinese AI videos with fake voiceover claiming ‘I am Jesus Christ’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 23, 2026
3. Family in viral migrant shelter beat down sues NYC, cops for excessive force - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 23, 2026

1. House passes stock trading ban for lawmakers; local reps split on vote - WBNG, (Nick Langworthy), July 23, 2026
2. Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin says ‘very close margin’ proves New Yorkers ‘are hitting their breaking point’ - JNS.org, (Lee Zeldin), July 23, 2026
3. Poll: Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin leads race for New York governor - JNS.org, (Lee Zeldin), July 23, 2026
4. Man assaults New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin at campaign event - JNS.org, (Lee Zeldin), July 23, 2026
5. Former Fox and Friends host Janice Dean bashes network in series of X posts: ‘I’m free now’ - The Independent, (Andrew Cuomo), July 23, 2026
6. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul explains why she signed the first statewide moratorium on data centers - NBC News, (Kathy Hochul), July 23, 2026
7. Extended Interview: Gov. Kathy Hochul on N.Y.’s Data Center Moratorium - Modern Ghana, (Kathy Hochul), July 23, 2026
8. Donations to AG James for Trump defense diverted amid ethics concerns - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), July 23, 2026
9. Our “Just when I think you couldn’t possibly be any dumber” Award Winner: Kathy Hochul - Unleash Prosperity, (Kathy Hochul), July 23, 2026

1. Senate unanimously approves Gillibrand’s bipartisan Older Americans Act reauthorization bill - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
2. New bipartisan bill to assist seniors passes senate - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
3. Gillibrand pushes to renew expired programs benefiting US seniors - Olean Times Herald, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
4. Gillibrand applauds Senate passage of bill helping older Americans - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
5. USDA secretary pushes back on Gillibrand, says solar farms are taking over NY farmland - National Desk, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
6. Senators Demand Answers on ICE Lease - highlandscurrent.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
7. Video: Gillibrand, Hegseth clash over Iran war - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
8. Gillibrand pushes to renew expired program that provided nutrition, caregiving, meal delivery for seniors across U.S. - niagara-gazette.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
9. Schumer convenes Democrats to prepare for election doomsday scenarios - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
10. User Clip: Senator Chuck Schumer on the death tax - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
11. Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, Raskin, and Pressley Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, and FDA Authority - Democrats, Energy and Commerce Committee | (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
12. Scoop: Democrat Senate Super PAC targets 4 Republican seats - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
13. Democrats Fret About Trump Using Heavy Hand With Elections - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
14. Chuck Schumer Reveals He’s Running Tabletop ‘Doomsday’ Exercises With Dems to Prepare for Next Election - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
15. Schumer, Trump admin spar over Penn Station renaming - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
16. House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates - WBOY.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
17. Senate Minority Leader Schumer Holds News Conference on IVF Access - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
18. Haitians get TPS cutoff reprieve. Why 350K may still lose protection - Lohud, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
19. Democrats try new war powers resolution despite past failures - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
20. Schumer, Gillibrand seek answers on ICE’s Newburgh lease - Times Union, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), July 23, 2026
21. Government shutdown fight heads to familiar place in Senate - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026
22. Dems prep for ‘Doomsday’ scenario fearing Trump election interference - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), July 23, 2026

1. Early Warning loses bid to toss NY Zelle fraud suit - American Banker, (Letitia James), July 23, 2026
2. Tenants to get rent refunds after AG settlement with Newburgh complex - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), July 23, 2026

1. Malliotakis bill targeting loophole she says could let foreign money influence U.S. elections advances - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 23, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Introduces SCREEN Act to Revitalize America’s Movie Theaters, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), July 23, 2026
2. Tenney has $1.3 million lead over Democratic challenger for Congress - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), July 23, 2026
3. Press Release: Tenney, Carey and Kustoff Introduce SCREEN Act for Movie Theater Revitalization - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), July 23, 2026

1. Video Senate fails to advance war powers resolution; Republicans broke from GOP House vote - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (John Katko), July 23, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Padilla, Whitehouse, Booker, Blumenthal Push Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore Americans’ Trust in the Court - Van Nuys News Press, (Richard Blumenthal), July 23, 2026
2. Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Strategy: Call Two Senate Judiciary Committee Members Liars - Above the Law, (Richard Blumenthal), July 23, 2026
3. Illegal immigrant top Dem fought to free turns up on voter rolls: 'mockery of our immigration laws' - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), July 23, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Meet the megadonors pouring more than $1.6 billion into the 2026 elections”, July 23, 2026
2. “No, Trump Can’t Withhold Anti-Terrorism Funds to Pressure States to Change Their Election Rules”, July 23, 2026
3. “Schumer convenes Democrats to prepare for election doomsday scenarios”, July 23, 2026
4. “‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats”, July 23, 2026
5. “Republican Lawmaker Urges Charges Against Jack Smith”, July 23, 2026
6. “Letter to Congress: End the Redistricting Wars by Adopting Proportional Representation”, July 23, 2026
7. Another reminder: the House is not a continuing body, July 23, 2026