Data centers had a powerful role in New York midterm elections despite the state not having many large facilities.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has named Shirley Emehelu as the state’s new lieutenant governor, filling the vacancy left by Dale Caldwell, who resigned in September following an investigation. Emehelu brings years of legal and government experience to the role. She previously served as New Jersey’s acting comptroller and was appointed acting secretary of state by Sherrill just weeks before the state’s midterm elections. “I so appreciate the...

Democrat Cait Conley talks about her comfortable win over GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and her first priorities in Congress in a USA TODAY Network interview.

A Brooklyn elementary school aide and former New York City police officer charged in the killing of 28-year-old runner Katie Suarez has been suspended, as a New York state lawmaker demanded answers Sunday about the city’s Department of Education hiring practices. Sayed Mohassib, 27, is accused of murder in the Oct. 30 stabbing of Suarez, who was training for the New York City Marathon. Chan questioned how Mohassib was hired to work around...

A Brooklyn elementary school aide and former New York City police officer charged in the killing of 28-year-old runner Katie Suarez has been suspended, as a New York state lawmaker demanded answers Sunday about the city’s Department of Education hiring practices. Sayed Mohassib, 27, is accused of murder in the Oct. 30 stabbing of Suarez, who was training for the New York City Marathon. Chan questioned how Mohassib was hired to work around...

Police arrested a 33-year-old man Sunday who is accused of attempting to rape an 83-year-old woman in Inwood as she entered her apartment, authorities said. The woman fought him off and was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Yahiness Holden was arrested following an investigation into the Oct. 26 attack, according to the New York City Police Dept. He faces charges of attempted rape, assault, burglary, stalking and attempted sexual abuse....

There was a blue tsunami in the midterms. Peer inside it and you see a few powerful forces: Artificial intelligence. MAHA. Trade. Israel. In our new issue, reporters went deep on how these became four of the biggest policy disputes that defined 2026. These issues divided voters between and within political parties, spurred the expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars and scrambled campaigns all over the country from Iowa to Michigan to New York. Grab your pumpkin latte infused with collagen and topped off with raw milk — yes, that’s a real drink mentioned in our MAHA story — and read on.

Democratic Rep.-elect Cait Conley joins Meet the Press NOW fresh off of her win against Rep. Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th congressional district as President Trump announced he will make Stephen Miller the new White House chief of staff.

The Republican gubernatorial candidate got hammered by Kathy Hochul in Tuesday’s election and is proving himself to be a graceless loser.