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1. OP-ED When Thieves Choose Mayors: De Blasio's Taxpayer Heist and His Dangerous Endorsement of Mandani - VINnews, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
2. Trump Advisers Have Discussed a Job for Adams if He Quits Mayor’s Race - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
3. NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces a decision: A Trump administration post to drop his reelection campaign - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
4. De Blasio endorses Mamdani for mayor: 'New Yorkers are demanding sweeping changes' - MSN, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
5. NYC mayoral election: President Donald Trump accused of 'interfering' in New York City mayor's race - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
6. Zohran Mamdani endorsed by Bill de Blasio | RISING - The Hill, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
7. Eric Adams denies he will exit New York City mayoral race as Trump allies weigh field-clearing options - CNN, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
8. Former NYC Mayor de Blasio Endorses ‘Progressive’ Candidate Mamdani - Barlaman Today, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
9. How NYC Dem socialist mayoral candidate's $30 minimum wage plan could lead to job losses - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
10. Trump administration exploring jobs for Eric Adams to leave NYC mayor's race, sources say - CBS News, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
11. Eric Adams denies he will exit New York City mayoral race as Trump allies weigh field-clearing options - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
12. Adams denies being offered Trump job in exchange for quitting mayoral race - The Guardian, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
13. Curtis Sliwa | Candidate, Mayor of New York City | 09-03-25 - 77 WABC, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
14. Mamdani calls Trump’s rumored job offer for Eric Adams ‘affront to democracy,’ charges Cuomo is president’s choice for mayor - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
15. White House silent on report that Trump allies have weighed luring Adams into admin to undercut Mandami - Fox News, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
16. Readers sound off on supporting unions, de Blasio’s endorsement and parade violence - New York Daily News, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
17. Eric Adams Reacts to Report Trump Admin Tried to Lure Him from NYC Race - Newsweek, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
18. Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio endorses Mamdani in 2025 election - Washington Examiner, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
19. Eric Adams, White House in talks over Trump admin job -- as pressure mounts for NYC mayoral candidates to sink Zohran Mamdani: sources - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
20. AOC Blasts Jeffries, Schumer For Dragging Their Feet On Endorsing Socialist Mamdani - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
21. Is Eric Adams About to Drop Out of the Mayoral Race? - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
22. Zohran Mamdani bizarrely ghosted by Bronx borough president after campaign announced her endorsement in NYC mayoral race - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), September 3, 2025
23. Adams Campaign Denies Reports He’d Take a Job With Trump, Drop Out of Mayoral Race - THE CITY, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
24. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn’t ending his reelection campaign - The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
25. NYC Mayor’s Race: Rumors swirl that Eric Adams could exit contest as Trump reportedly offers him a job | amNewYork - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
26. Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
27. Eric Adams Denies He’s Been Offered Job in Trump Administration - Bloomberg, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
28. Eric Adams Campaign Denies Reports He’d Take a Job With Trump, Drop Out of Mayoral Race - NOTUS, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
29. The mayor’s race is suddenly alive - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
30. NYC Mayor’s Race: Rumors swirl that Eric Adams could exit contest as Trump reportedly offers him a job - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
31. Trump considers hiring Eric Adams - The Telegraph, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
32. Mayor Adams, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodríguez Celebrate Funding for New Life Science Facility at Hostos Community College - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
33. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign - The Killeen Daily Herald, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
34. 'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
35. NYC Mayor Eric Adams has not been offered Trump administration job, his spokesman says - Newsday, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
36. Trump reportedly considers offering Adams a job - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
37. Rumors Swirl About NYC Mayor Eric Adams Considering Trump Administration Role Amid Re-election Campaign - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
38. Odds on Eric Adams dropping out of NYC mayoral race spike as Trump advisers reportedly mull offering him place in administration - Yahoo News Canada, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
39. Trump and Adams Might Soon Go Official - Mother Jones, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
40. Eric Adams is a Shameless Crook and a True Weirdo - Home ❧ Current Affairs, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
41. Eric Adams Denies Leaving NYC Mayoral Race Amid Trump Job Offer Rumors - mezha.net, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
42. Trump mulls offering NYC Mayor Eric Adams admin post to boost Cuomo: report - MSN, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
43. Talks underway over Trump admin role for Mayor Adams amid efforts to stop Mamdani: sources - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
44. Zohran Mamdani says he’ll skip ‘unofficial’ debates in NYC mayor’s race - AP News, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
45. Trump’s Inner Circle Reportedly Spoke To Eric Adams About Admin Role If He Ends Reelection Bid - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
46. Reports: Trump offers Adams job to drop out of mayoral race - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
47. Adams says he hasn’t met Trump, vows to stay in mayor’s race - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
48. Trump Considers Cushy Job for Adams in Order to Swing NYC Mayoral Race - The New Republic, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
49. Odds on Eric Adams dropping out of NYC mayoral race spike as Trump advisers reportedly mull offering him place in administration - MSN, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
50. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign - The Derrick, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
51. White House Considers Jobs for Adams, Sliwa If They Quit Mayoral Race: Report - Commercial Observer, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
52. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign - couriernews.com, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
53. Video Mamdani calls reports of Trump meddling in NYC mayor's race an 'affront to democracy' - ABC News, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
54. Adams says he has had 'no discussions' with Trump as federal job offer rumors swirl - Audacy, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
55. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign - Goshen News, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
56. Is Mayor Adams dropping out of NYC's mayor race? He’s ‘not going into private conversations.’ - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
57. Adams May Exit New York City Mayor’s Race After Florida Trip, Reports Say, Upping Cuomo's Odds of Defeating Mamdani - The New York Sun, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
58. Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
59. Trump Admin Discussing Job For Adams If He Drops Out Of NYC Mayors Race - Patch, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
60. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign - Temple Daily Telegram, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
61. Mamdani hold emergency press conference on reports of Trump offering Adams a job: FULL VIDEO - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
62. Adams spokesman denies mayor was offered Trump administration post - News 12 - The Bronx, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
63. Trump Makes First Move In NYC Mayor Race To Defeat Zohran Mamdani: Reports - Times Now, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
64. An anti-Mamdani pact among pols is problematic - Newsday, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
65. Report: White House, NYC’s Adams in Talks Over Potential Job - WJBC AM 1230, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
66. Adams sidesteps dropout rumors as he trails badly for re-election - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
67. Trump advisers discuss job for Adams to reshape NYC mayoral race - NYT - Investing.com, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
68. Report: Adams Floated for Trump Role as Cuomo Backers Scramble Against Mamdani Surge - VINnews, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
69. Trump considers fixing NYC mayoral race by bribing Adams and Sliwa with administration positions - Daily Kos, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
70. Election 2025 NYC Mayor Adams | Nation | hjnews.com - The Herald Journal, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
71. Trump hatches desperate 11th-hour plot to prevent 'communist' from taking over his most beloved city New York - Daily Mail, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025
72. JUST IN: The odds Eric Adams drops out of the New York City mayoral race jump to 65% on Polymarket as Trump is reportedly considering offering him a role in his administration. Trump advisers are reportedly discussing giving Adams a job to get him to quit t - twitter.com, (Eric Adams), September 3, 2025

1. Court Hands a Loss to Groups Seeking Billions in Frozen Climate Funds - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), September 3, 2025
2. Trump Advisers Have Discussed a Job for Adams if He Quits Mayor’s Race - The New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
3. Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025 - City & State New York, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
4. Zohran Mamdani says he’ll skip ‘unofficial’ debates in NYC mayor’s race - AP News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
5. Pro-Cuomo Super PAC Gets Cash Infusion From Billionaires - readsludge.com, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
6. An anti-Mamdani pact among pols is problematic - Newsday, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
7. Mamdani Rejects 'Corrupt Politics and Backroom Deals' After Latest Trump-Cuomo Revelations - Common Dreams, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
8. Mamdani calls out Trump, Cuomo amid rumors of candidate coalescence - SILive.com, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
9. NYC mayoral election: President Donald Trump accused of 'interfering' in New York City mayor's race - ABC7 New York, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
10. White House Considers Jobs for Adams, Sliwa If They Quit Mayoral Race: Report - Commercial Observer, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
11. Cuomo’s veteran election lawyer, Martin Connor, brings five decades of experience to the campaign - amNewYork, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
12. NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign - Connecticut Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
13. NYC mayor's race: Mayoral candidates Mamdani, Cuomo talk crime as shootings spike in Bronx - ABC7 New York, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
14. DREAM Again: Pro-Mamdani ‘Super PAC’ Relaunches - THE CITY, (Andrew Cuomo), September 3, 2025
15. Exclusive: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Fight for New York Families - New York Family, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
16. NYC cellphone ban: Gov. Hochul believes new phone restrictions will be a 'profound change' for students - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
17. Falling for Foliage: Governor Hochul Welcomes Start of 2025 Autumn Travel Season - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
18. Oneida County vape shop charged in statewide crackdown on criminal sales - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
19. Congresswoman Stefanik donates $500K to support New York Republicans - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
20. Stefanik Exposes Hochul’s Corrupt “No Call” List - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
21. Stefanik, Blakeman, even Lawler? GOP's elusive quest for NY governorship - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
22. E&E News: FERC advances rebooted bid for Northeast gas pipeline - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
23. 'Targeting our kids': NY companies illegally shipped vaping products, Gov. Hochul says - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
24. Governor Hochul: September is Suicide Prevention Month - the wellsville sun, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
25. Stefanik calls for investigation into Hochul over family leave policy - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
26. Stefanik demands answers from Hochul on alleged 'no call' list for correctional officers - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025
27. Hochul Announces Largest Vape Crackdown in New York - 570 WSYR, (Kathy Hochul), September 3, 2025

1. Gillibrand seeks end to forced arbitration in workplace - WXXI News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 3, 2025
2. Gillibrand: Extend ACA premium tax credits to keep healthcare affordable - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 3, 2025
3. Lawmakers working to secure $2M for Rochester apprenticeship program - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 3, 2025
4. I On Politics - qgazette.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 3, 2025
5. Gillibrand touts $16M for Falls air base during visit - lockportjournal.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 3, 2025
6. Texas Democrats with eyes on U.S. Senate distancing themselves from Chuck Schumer - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
7. It’s time for Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to step down | Mehdi Hasan - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
8. PETE HEGSETH EMBARRASSED I just went after Pete Hegseth to his face for stripping the name of Harlem Hellfighter and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson off one of America’s forts. The audience couldn’t stop applauding, as Pete Hegseth was s - twitter.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
9. Democrats get their man: Colom's entry in Mississippi U.S. Senate race has been years in the making - Magnolia Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
10. Chuck Schumer: Republicans trying to rebrand their 'big, ugly bill' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
11. Senate Democrats’ One Job - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
12. Trump and the Republicans are trying to convene these pathetic little “rebranding meetings” for their big ugly bill because so it’s unpopular. Changing the name won’t undo the cuts to Medicaid. It won’t bring down healthcare premiums. It won’t re-open rural ho - twitter.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
13. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse had the courage to come forward and tell their stories. Our government should be honoring them, fighting for them. But Donald Trump doesn’t even have the courage to release the files. - twitter.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
14. I guess this is Donald Trump’s idea of a golden age: Parents are paying more for school supplies The job market is on the brink More and more and more inflation Factories are slowing to crawl - twitter.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
15. Republicans are squirming because their big ugly bill is so unpopular, because Americans know it’s hurting them. - twitter.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
16. Schumer criticizes GOP's 'big ugly bill' and warns of potential shutdown - WSBT, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025
17. A Shutdown Looms as Congress Returns. The Threat Is Real This Time. - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), September 3, 2025

1. Far-right activists ‘looted’ corporate assets to buy a castle, NY AG says in lawsuit - CNN, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
2. N.Y. Attorney General Sues Far-Right Group VDARE for Misusing Funds - The New York Times, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
3. NY Attorney General Letitia James sues far-right nonprofit VDARE over alleged misuse of $2 million - Gothamist, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
4. ICE arrests ramp up in NYC immigration court as AG Letitia James fights to stop indefinite detentions - amNewYork, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
5. New York Sues Anti-Immigration Charity for Multimillion-Dollar Misuse of Funds - Mother Jones, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
6. New York sues to shutter alt-right nonprofit VDARE over misuse of donor funds - Courthouse News Service, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
7. Letitia James sues anti-immigration group for misusing charitable funds to buy West Virginia castle - MSN, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
8. AG releases body-worn video of fatal shooting of a man by Suffolk police in July - Newsday, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
9. Lisa Cook Denies Mortgage Fraud: Fed Governor Says Trump Can’t Fire Her Because She Disclosed Everything to Biden - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
10. AG James, 19 States Slam Federal Policy Forcing Indefinite Immigrant Detention - dailyvoice.com, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025
11. Jonathan Turley Says Letitia James Might Not Be Done Losing To Trump Yet - AOL.com, (Letitia James), September 3, 2025

1. Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour - Hudson Valley Press, (Carl Heastie), September 3, 2025

1. With less than a month to go, House panel votes to extend popular cyber programs - The Record from Recorded Future News, (Andrew Garbarino), September 3, 2025
2. House halts censure resolution against Rep. LaMonica McIver - Roll Call - inkl, (Andrew Garbarino), September 3, 2025
3. Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan FLOAT Act to Reduce the Financial Burden Of Flood Insurance Costs - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 3, 2025

1. Fort Hamilton receives $42M in federal funding to support base operations, infrastructure upgrades - Brooklyn Paper, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 3, 2025
2. Watch Democrats Have Leverage: Rep. Malliotakis on Funding Fight - Bloomberg, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 3, 2025

1. Stefanik Introduces Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to End Sex-Based Quotas, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), September 3, 2025
2. Stefanik calls for federal probe into prison strike firings - WWNY, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
3. Congresswoman Stefanik donates $500K to support New York Republicans - WPTZ, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
4. South Glens Falls native, former White House trade official joins De­mo­c­ratic race for NY-21 seat - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
5. Stefanik Exposes Hochul’s Corrupt “No Call” List - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
6. Elise Stefanik’s statewide push - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
7. Congresswoman Stefanik donates $500K to support New York Republicans - Yahoo News Canada, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
8. Press Release: Elise Stefanik Calls for Federal Investigation into New York's Alleged FMLA Violations - Quiver Quantitative, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025
9. Stefanik accuses Hochul ad­min­is­tration of FMLA vi­o­la­tions during prison worker strike - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), September 3, 2025

1. Congresswoman Tenney Sets the Record Straight: One Big Beautiful Bill Ends Medicaid Loopholes and Protects Taxpayers, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), September 3, 2025
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Urges Closing of Medicaid Loopholes in One Big Beautiful Bill - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), September 3, 2025

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1. Press Release: Blumenthal and Takano Lead Effort to Rescind Proposed VA Abortion Rule Under Trump Administration - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), September 3, 2025
2. Blumenthal, advocates push for tighter gun control laws after Minneapolis mass shooting - fox61.com, (Richard Blumenthal), September 3, 2025
3. Press Release: Klobuchar, Cantwell, Blumenthal, and Wasserman Schultz Lead Congress Members in Amicus Brief to Uphold CPSC Independence - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), September 3, 2025

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