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1. Mamdani’s early staff picks confirm NYers’ worst fears for the next four years - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), December 21, 2025
2. Final thoughts from Mayor Eric Adams as his term ends | The Point Full Episode 12.21.25 - CBS News, (Eric Adams), December 21, 2025
3. Eric Adams on his favorite memories as NYC's 110th mayor - CBS News, (Eric Adams), December 21, 2025
4. Mamdani Inauguration to Usher in ‘New Era’ With Broadway Block Party - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), December 21, 2025
5. New York's new era begins: Mamdani's January 1 inauguration - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), December 21, 2025
6. Politics Unusual: Interview with Mayor Adams; NJ 2025 recap - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), December 21, 2025
7. Tua Benched, Eric Adams' Terrible Time Capsule, And Elle Fanning Digs Jack Black - OutKick, (Eric Adams), December 20, 2025
8. A look back at Mayor Adams challenges, wins and unique qualities - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), December 20, 2025
9. FDNY honors Commissioner Robert Tucker with formal walkout - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), December 20, 2025
10. NYC just created a permanent office to fight rats - Time Out Worldwide, (Eric Adams), December 20, 2025
11. Mamdani’s rent freeze vision faces obstacle from Adams - Rolling Out, (Eric Adams), December 20, 2025
12. New York Mayor Adams Moves to Block Zohran Mamdani’s 2026 Rent Freeze - The Wall Street Journal, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
13. NYC Mayor Eric Adams Moves To Block Zohran Mamdani’s Rent Freeze - Realtor.com, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
14. NYC Mayor Eric Adams moves to prevent Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze - USA Today, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
15. Mayor Adams Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Year of Supporting Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
16. NYC Mayor Establishes Office of Rodent Mitigation - Pest Control Technology, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
17. COPA limbo: Will the mayor veto controversial housing bills? - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
18. Adams stacks Guidelines Board, threatening Mamdani's rent freeze plan - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
19. Mayor Eric Adams Champions Brooklyn Marine Terminal Revitalization with New Board Appointments - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
20. Mayor Eric Adams Bolsters Rent Guidelines Board with Strategic Appointments Amid NYC Housing Initiatives - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
21. Mamdani taps Mayor Adams' housing czar for key deputy role - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
22. Adams stacks Rent Guidelines Board, jeopardizing Mamdani’s rent freeze pledge - 6sqft, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
23. New appointments to Rent Guidelines Board could put rent freezes in jeopardy - News 12 - The Bronx, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
24. NYC Mayor Adams makes Rent Guidelines Board appointments in attempt to block rent freeze - CBS News, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
25. Mayor Adams Announces Reappointments and Appointments to Rent Guidelines Board - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
26. City Council passes 51 bills in marathon last-minute session before Zohran Mamdani takes office - New York Post, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
27. Adams names four to rent board in challenge to Mamdani - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
28. New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ ex Jasmine Ray made $100,000 private salary while also earning 6 figures in City Hall job - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
29. NYC’s Adams names four to rent board in challenge to Mamdani - MSN, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
30. NYC Gets New Housing Rules as Adams Warns They’ll Stall Projects - Bloomberg.com, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
31. Mayor Adams got much of NYC's trash into bins. It's up to Mamdani to finish the job. - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025
32. Mamdani announces top housing, economic justice cabinet members - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), December 19, 2025

1. Bruce Blakeman reveals one issue ‘off the table’ in NY governor race as he slams Hochul’s ‘green energy scam’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
2. New York Governor Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill Mandating Two-Person Crews on NYC Subway Trains - Hoodline, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
3. Gov. Hochul signs prison reform bill into law - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
4. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman claims Hochul failing on NYC subway crime after weekend knife attacks - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
5. NY Governor Signs Law to End Anonymous Reporting - The Imprint, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
6. Doctor-‘assisted’ death: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 22, 2025 - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
7. Rep. Elise Stefanik Suspends New York Gubernatorial Campaign, Shaking Up GOP Race Against Gov. Kathy Hochul - Hoodline, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
8. Hochul signs police mental health counseling law - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
9. Michael Goodwin: Elise Stefanik's withdrawal could open the door for Hochul to embrace a far-left agenda - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
10. Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign - WSLS, (Kathy Hochul), December 21, 2025
11. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety - TechCrunch, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
12. Hochul signs watered down AI regs, but lawmakers still got some wins - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
13. Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to give Montaukett Indian Nation state recognition - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
14. Governor announces 10 ‘transformational changes’ for safety in state prisons - Orleans Hub, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
15. Governor Vetoes Seventh Montaukett Recognition Bill - 27east, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
16. Gov. Kathy Hochul signs off on gradual phaseout of commercial harvest of horseshoe crabs - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
17. Gov. Kathy Hochul signs prison overhaul bill in wake of beating death of inmate - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
18. Hochul signs legislation repealing ‘100-foot rule’ for gas hookups - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
19. NY climate advocates celebrate rare good news after Gov. Hochul nixes gas hook-up rule - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
20. ROBERT BROOKS MURDER-BY-PRISON-GUARDS CASE ENDS (ALMOST) WITH A BANG; GOV. KATHY HOCHUL SIGNS FAKE PRISON 'REFORM' BILL - the free lance news, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
21. Stefanik's exit still leaves many challenges for Blakeman in likely race against Hochul - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
22. Hochul Repeals Rule Allowing New Customers Free Gas Hookups - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
23. Here’s why N.Y. Gov. Hochul ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
24. Full list: Hochul signs 72 bills, vetoes 49 others - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
25. Hochul & Ontario Premier Ford announce agreement between New York Power Authority & Ontario Power Generation to support advanced nuclear technology - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
26. Bruce Blakeman Ready to Challenge Governor Hochul in November - WKTV, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
27. Governor Hochul signs New York's AI safety act - Engadget, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
28. State prison reform bill signed by Governor Hochul - Rome Sentinel, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
29. NY Gov. Hochul: Students whose families make up to $125K annually can apply now for tuition-free college - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
30. Hochul, Ontario premier sign deal to collaborate on advanced nuclear technology - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
31. Hochul Vetoes Bill Requiring 2-Person Crews on Subway Trains - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
32. Hochul signs prison oversight bill after deaths in New York spur change - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
33. Hochul Reaches Deal on A.I. Regulation in New York - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
34. Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman after Rep. Elise Stefanik suspends governor bid - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
35. Gov. Hochul signs prison reform omnibus bill one year after death of inmate Robert Brooks - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
36. Hochul Signs Ban on Employers Checking Job Applicants’ Credit - Bloomberg Law News, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
37. Hochul Signs Horseshoe Crab Protection Bill But Vetoes Montaukett Recognition - East End Beacon, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
38. Hochul approves major AI, consumer protection bills but vetoes LLC transparency measure - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
39. End of life care is more than an aid in dying - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
40. Hochul signs AI safety bill - Pluribus News, (Kathy Hochul), December 20, 2025
41. News4 Morning Mingle | Finance Friday: Easing your retirement concerns - WTVY, (Nick Langworthy), December 19, 2025
42. NYC Board Probes Pro-Cuomo PACs Spearheaded by Finance CEOs - Bloomberg.com, (Andrew Cuomo), December 19, 2025
43. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signs sweeping AI safety bill, RAISE Act - Axios, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
44. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to Sign Prison Reform Bill After Beatings and Deaths - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
45. Hochul pushes plan for first New York nuclear plant in nearly 40 years - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
46. Hochul to sign New York’s AI safety law aimed at tech industry heavyweights - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
47. Kathy Hochul delays NY law enforcing all-electric buildings - The Poughkeepsie Journal, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
48. Kathy Hochul Chooses Death - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
49. Hochul ends 100-foot rule that subsidized natural gas hookups for new customers - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
50. Exclusive | Elise Stefanik demands Hochul reveal how many NYers were victimized by 2020 ‘Do not resuscitate’ order - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
51. An update on state's nuclear power plans from Gov. Kathy Hochul - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
52. Stefanik suspends campaign for governor, won't run for reelection - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
53. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Dec. 19, 2025 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
54. Hochul announces cross-border energy partnership between New York, Ontario - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
55. Hochul vetoes LLC transparency measure as AI, business bills remain - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
56. Governor Hochul, Premier Doug Ford Press Conference - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
57. New York Governor Leans In To Legalize Medical Aid In Dying: 'God Is Merciful And Compassionate' - Black Enterprise, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
58. Hochul Pushes to Narrow Domestic Violence ‘Coerced Debt’ Bill - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
59. Hochul and Ontario Premier Ford strike landmark deal to advance nuclear technology - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
60. Opinion | New York realizes it cannot afford its green promises - The Washington Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
61. Hochul signs amended prison reform package into law. Here's what is in the bill - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
62. With a pair of signatures, Hochul repeals 100-foot rule for gas hook-ups, approves prison reform - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
63. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says 'Go Blue Jays - next time!' - CTV News, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
64. Gov. Hochul, Ontario Premier Ford announce agreement to support advanced nuclear technology - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
65. NY Gov. Hochul Signs Advanced AI Curbs Opposed by Tech Industry - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
66. State ready to allow medical aid in dying - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
67. Watchdog report finds Hochul isn’t that transparent, again - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
68. Ontario and New York State Sign Nuclear Energy Deal - CPAC, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
69. Governor Hochul signals February convention announcement for new Lieutenant Governor pick - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
70. Gov. Hochul heads into 2026 reelection with triangle of complications - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), December 19, 2025
71. Hochul draws scrutiny over Medicaid spending - MSN, (Kathy Hochul; Andrew Cuomo), December 19, 2025

1. Americans lost a staggering $16 billion to scammers last year — now lawmakers want the FBI involved - SILive.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 21, 2025
2. Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to receive $54M - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 20, 2025
3. Is the MAGA Coalition Cracking up? - messageboxnews.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 20, 2025
4. Brace for and blame Congress for another looming government shutdown - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 20, 2025
5. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump: DOJ Accused of 'Cover-Up' to Protect President's Past - International Business Times UK, (Chuck Schumer), December 20, 2025
6. The deadline is here. TODAY is the deadline for the WH to release the Epstein Files. Their failure to do so is against the law. I am working closely with attorneys to assess what documents are still being withheld. We will not stop until the whole truth comes out. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 20, 2025
7. 'Grossly fails.' Lawmakers behind Epstein files' release slam DOJ - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), December 20, 2025
8. Gillibrand reintroduces bills to counter 'forever chemicals' - Newsday, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 19, 2025
9. Trafficking Survivors Relief Act passes Senate approval - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 19, 2025
10. Trafficking survivors bill heads to White House - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 19, 2025
11. Schumer, House Democrats accuse Justice Department of violating Epstein disclosure law - thehill.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
12. Schumer’s bad year - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
13. Schumer completes New York county tour for 27th year - Democrat and Chronicle, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
14. Schumer shrugs off ‘toughest year’ critique of Senate Democratic leadership - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
15. Transcript: Affordability Isn’t a “Silver Bullet” for Democrats - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
16. Democrats claim Kennedy Center illegally changed name for Trump - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
17. Congress to WH: What’s the Venezuela endgame? - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
18. Schumer looks to turn page after toughest year - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
19. Trump “won’t rule out” sending your sons and daughters to war, all to distract from the mandated release of the Epstein files. Everything he does is for himself. Americans do not want more endless war. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
20. Schumer accuses Trump admin of Epstein files 'cover-up' amid document dispute - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
21. Sen. Schumer Visits All 62 NY Counties for 27th Straight Year - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025
22. Chuck Schumer Says Americans Saw A 'Rich' President Trapped In A Bubble In National Address, Dismisses Trump's Narrative That Inflation Is 'Stopped' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), December 19, 2025

1. US Department of Justice appeals dismissal of charges against Comey and James - Jurist.org, (Letitia James), December 21, 2025
2. DOJ appeals rulings that tossed James Comey and Letitia James cases - USA Today, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
3. DOJ appeals ruling that tanked Comey, James criminal cases - Politico, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
4. 'Notice is hereby given': Trump admin will appeal removal of Lindsey Halligan, dismissal of Comey and James cases - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
5. New York AG Letitia James Wins Court Order Halting HUD Restrictions, Protecting $3 Billion for Homeless Services - Hoodline, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
6. AG James Announces Car Theft Settlement with Hyundai & Kia - WestSideSpirit.com, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
7. Trump Officials Hit Back In Failed Comey, James Lawsuit - Newsweek, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
8. Pam Bondi, in an Unrelenting Bid To Convict Trump’s Critics, Appeals Dismissed Cases Against Letitia James and James Comey - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
9. US Justice Dept to appeal dismissal of cases against Trump foes Comey, James - Reuters, (Letitia James), December 20, 2025
10. Justice Department appeals dismissal of James Comey, Letitia James indictments - NBC News, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
11. Why the Government Keeps Failing to Re-Indict Letitia James - lawfaremedia.org, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
12. Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing James Comey, Letitia James cases because of prosecutor's appointment - CBS News, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
13. DOJ appeals dismissal of cases against Trump foes James Comey, Letitia James - thehill.com, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
14. Justice Dept. Will Appeal Dismissal of Comey and James Indictments - The New York Times, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
15. DOJ tried, failed to add third felony charge against Letitia James: Court documents - thehill.com, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
16. Third Attempt to Indict New York AG Letitia James Fails - NY Carib News, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
17. DOJ appeals dismissal of cases against Trump foes James Comey, Letitia James - WKBN.com, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
18. DOJ Fails to Secure Third Charge Against Letitia James - NewsRadio WHAM 1180, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
19. AG James Announces Car Theft Settlement with Hyundai & Kia - OurTownNY, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
20. Attorney General Letitia James Secures Refunds for New Yorkers - Hoodline, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025
21. Americare to pay $55M in wage theft settlement - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), December 19, 2025

1. Harlem lawmaker sanctioned for explicit remarks about his mom after Rep. Rangel's death - Gothamist, (Carl Heastie), December 20, 2025

1. Moolenaar, Scott, Garbarino, and Crawford Lead Letter Asking Pentagon to List Deepseek, Gotion, Unitree, and Wuxi as Chinese Military Companies - Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), December 19, 2025
2. Press Release: Garbarino and Himes Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Preventing Veteran Suicide - Quiver Quantitative, (Andrew Garbarino), December 19, 2025

1. Rep. Malliotakis praises Cardinal Dolan as he steps down from NY Archdiocese - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), December 19, 2025

1. Jamaal Bowman, former progressive congressman, supports Nick Fuentes' statements in viral video - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Jamaal Bowman), December 19, 2025
2. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, eyeing NYC school chancellor post, praised Nick Fuentes online - Jewish Insider, (Jamaal Bowman), December 19, 2025

1. Delgado courts progressives in gubernatorial bid - Daily Freeman, (Antonio Delgado), December 20, 2025
2. Stefanik leads, Blakeman lags among voters in a potential GOP primary - Lohud, (Antonio Delgado), December 20, 2025
3. Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House - Jacksonville Journal-Courier, (Antonio Delgado), December 20, 2025
4. Republican Stefanik drops out of Governor’s race - Mid Hudson News, (Antonio Delgado), December 19, 2025
5. Gov. Hochul heads into 2026 reelection with triangle of complications - NY State of Politics, (Antonio Delgado), December 19, 2025
6. Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House - Midland Daily News, (Antonio Delgado), December 19, 2025
7. For The Many Backs Delgado for Governor - Shawangunk Journal, (Antonio Delgado), December 19, 2025
8. Governor Hochul signals February convention announcement for new Lieutenant Governor pick - WRGB, (Antonio Delgado), December 19, 2025

1. Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Elise Stefanik drops bid - NBC News, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
2. Trump endorses candidate for NY governor after ‘demoralizing’ Stefanik - Syracuse.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
3. Trump Loyalist Elise Stefanik Won't Seek Re-Election, Is Quitting Politics - GV Wire, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
4. Elise Stefanik abandons bid for New York governor’s seat - WAFB, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
5. Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York governor bid and will leave politics - Reuters, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
6. President Trump backs Blakeman for New York Governor after Stefanik drops out - NBC New York, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
7. Trump Endorses in NY Governor’s Race Just One Day After Stefanik’s Exit - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
8. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, a top Republican with close ties to President Trump, abruptly suspended her campaign for governor and announced that she would give up her seat in Congress next year. The decision was a stunning turnabout for one of the - facebook.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
9. Column | Republican women shrinking their ranks in Congress - The Washington Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
10. Rep. Elise Stefanik Suspends New York Gubernatorial Campaign, Shaking Up GOP Race Against Gov. Kathy Hochul - Hoodline, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
11. Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor race after Elise Stefanik drops bid - Yahoo, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
12. Elise Stefanik News Today: December 21 Political Move Shakes New York - Meyka, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
13. Trump Endorses County Executive for NY Governor, Days After Longtime Ally Stefanik Suspends Campaign - U.S. News & World Report, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
14. Michael Goodwin: Elise Stefanik's withdrawal could open the door for Hochul to embrace a far-left agenda - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 21, 2025
15. Republican Rep. Stefanik drops out of race for NY governor - Gothamist, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
16. Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Rep. Stefanik's exit - CBS News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
17. Trump endorses in New York governor race the day after Stefanik drops out - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
18. Trump endorses GOP’s Blakeman for New York governor a day after Stefanik exits race - thehill.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
19. Stefanik’s Out, but Sour Environment Shifts New York Governor into Solid Democrat - Cook Political Report, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
20. Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for NY governor, won't seek reelection to House - NBC New York, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
21. Churchill: Stefanik talks about her life-changing decision - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
22. Rep. Elise Stefanik, after a series of public humiliations delivered to her by President Trump, announced she’d had enough. Privately livid at Trump and deeply frustrated with her job in Congress, it is not clear whether Stefanik even has any interest in finishing - facebook.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
23. Stefanik exits New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral and worries flare about a bitter primary - CBS News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
24. Elise Stefanik Tried Everything to Please Trump. He Still Jilted Her. - The New York Times, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
25. Rep. Elise Stefanik drops bid for New York governor - Syracuse.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
26. GOP Congresswoman, loyal Trump ally Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, to leave politics - The Jerusalem Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
27. Trump ally Elise Stefanik drops run for New York governor, will leave Congress - The Times of Israel, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
28. Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign - WTOP, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
29. Elise Stefanik to Quit New York Governor Race, Won’t Run for Re-Election to House - wsj.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
30. Elise Stefanik abandons bid for New York governor’s seat - WIS News 10, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
31. How Trump’s non-endorsement demoralized Stefanik and drove her to end her campaign for governor: sources - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
32. Trump Endorses Blakeman for NY Governor After Stefanik Drops Out - Bloomberg.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
33. Stefanik ends bid for governor, won’t seek re-election to Congress - WNYT.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
34. Elise Stefanik’s exit exposes GOP’s New York problem - UnHerd, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
35. Stefanik ends run for governor, won’t seek re-election to Congress - observertoday.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
36. Elise Stefanik suspends gubernatorial campaign, will not run for another congressional term - WPTZ, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
37. Trump Backs Blakeman for NY Governor After Stefanik Suspends Campaign - Newsweek, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
38. Inside Stefanik’s exit and how the Trump endorsement that never came was 'biggest piece' of the 'puzzle' - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
39. Stefanik drops out of NY governor race. What we know - Lohud, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
40. Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman for NY governor — a day after GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik dropped out of race - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
41. Rep. Elise Stefanik Ends Her Campaign for New York Governor and Won't Seek Reelection to House - VINnews, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
42. Stefanik's exit still leaves many challenges for Blakeman in likely race against Hochul - Newsday, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
43. Stefanik exits NY governor race, will not run for re-election to US House - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
44. GOP Rep. Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race - NBC News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
45. Stefanik drops gubernatorial bid, will not seek reelection to House seat - Jewish Insider, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
46. Rep. Elise Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor, won't run for reelection in the House - ABC7 New York, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
47. Stefanik drops bid for governor - WAMC, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
48. Stefanik drops out of governor race, will leave Congress - Adirondack Daily Enterprise, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
49. Rep. Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, will leave politics - KSL.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
50. Elise Stefanik dropping out of New York governor's race - NBC New York, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
51. Elise Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race - NBC News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
52. Stefanik exits New York governor race and Congress - NEWS10 ABC, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
53. Elise Stefanik ends campaign for New York governor, will not seek re-election to Congress - WGRZ, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
54. Curtis Sliwa talks about Rep. Stefanik dropping out of governor’s race - Spectrum News NY1, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
55. Political Shake-Up: Elise Stefanik Withdraws from New York Governor’s - Meyka, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
56. Why Trump ally is ending her bid for New York governor weeks after campaign launch - The Independent, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
57. Elise Stefanik suspends governor bid and will not seek re-election - Fingerlakes1.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
58. Trump ally Elise Stefanik out of NY governor’s race, won’t seek reelection in Congress - Courthouse News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
59. Blakeman stakes out positions in first speech since Stefanik's exit from governor's race - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
60. Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York governor bid and will leave politics - West Hawaii Today, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
61. GOP Politics Today: Elise Stefanik Withdraws from New York Governor’s - Meyka, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
62. Elise Stefanik ends bid for N.Y. governor and won’t run again for House - The Washington Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
63. Elise Stefanik suspends New York governor campaign, won't seek reelection - Business Standard, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
64. Trump Ally Elise Stefanik Bows Out of Politics after Ending Bid for New York Governor — “My Most Important Title Is Mom” - Inquisitr News, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
65. Elise Stefanik drops her bid for New York governor - PIX11, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
66. Rep. Elise Stefanik stuns by dropping out of NY governor race, retiring from Congress - The Independent, (Elise Stefanik), December 20, 2025
67. Rep. Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, won’t seek reelection to House - PBS, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
68. Republican Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid and will leave Congress - BBC, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
69. Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress - The New York Times, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
70. Stefanik drops out of race for governor, won’t run for reelection - City & State New York, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
71. Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection - CBS News, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
72. GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race - NBC News, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
73. Stefanik drops her candidacy for New York governor, won't seek re­election - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
74. Rep. Elise Stefanik set to drop bid for New York governor - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025
75. Stefanik drops out of governor’s race, won’t seek re-election to Congress - WWNY, (Elise Stefanik), December 19, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Blumenthal Statement on Senate Confirmation of Trump Loyalist John Bartrum to Lead VA's Health Care System - U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 20, 2025
2. Bicameral Bill Would Ban ‘Grinch Bots’ From Bypassing Retailers’ Security Controls (Dec 19, 2025) - VitalLaw.com, (Richard Blumenthal), December 20, 2025
3. Blumenthal, Senators Demand Answers on Trump VA's Plan to Eliminate Tens of Thousands of Health Care Jobs - U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 20, 2025
4. Press Release: Blumenthal Criticizes DOJ for Non-Disclosure of Epstein Files in Statement to Survivors - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), December 20, 2025
5. Why These US Senators Issued a Major Warning to Toymakers - Movieguide, (Richard Blumenthal), December 20, 2025
6. Blumenthal on withheld DNC 2024 autopsy report: ‘My focus is on the future’ - thehill.com, (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
7. In Letter, Murray, Blumenthal, Slotkin Express Concern Over VA Charging Ahead with Deployment of Electronic Health Record Modernization While Serious Issues Remain Unresolved - Senator Patty Murray (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
8. US Lawmakers Escalate Pressure on Moscow With Sweeping Sanctions, Shadow Fleet Crackdown - Kyiv Post, (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
9. 'Transparency is always a good thing': Richard Blumenthal on DNC not releasing review - WAAY 31 News, (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
10. Nadler, Warren, Blumenthal Send Bicameral Letter to Push For Investigation of Transportation Sec. Duffy's Conflicts As Former Airline Lobbyist Amid Passenger Protection Rule Rollbacks - House.gov, (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
11. Senators Call on Attorney General Pam Bondi to Recuse Herself From Warner Bros. Sale Review - The Hollywood Reporter, (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
12. Ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith defends Trump investigations to Congress - WGXA, (Richard Blumenthal), December 19, 2025
13. CT Sen. Chris Murphy dismisses Trump's claims about the economy: 'he has no idea what's going on' - CT Insider, (Christopher Murphy), December 19, 2025