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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Of the ~20 Republicans MSNBC contacted for reaction to losing the spending, only 3 responded by deadline. And only one directly raised concerns about the cuts, placing the blame more on Democrats than the Trump admin.

More w/ Mychael Schnell www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/r...

Republicans bite their tongues as Trump cancels projects in their districts

It wasn’t just Democrats who had energy projects canceled in their districts.

www.msnbc.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Last week, amid the shutdown, the Trump admin touted the cancelation of 300+ energy grants.

While most were set to benefit projects in Democratic congressional districts, an MSNBC analysis reveals there are also spending casualties tied to at least 20 GOP-held districts.

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 7d

Rep. Joe Morelle, D-NY, told me Republicans should be “very, very thoughtful, because in the next several days, if they haven’t already, Americans are going to start getting their health insurance premium bills.”

“And when that happens, Republicans are going to have to answer.”

Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 7d

Two days into the government #shutdown, Democrats in Congress are showing little sign of relenting, betting that refocusing the national conversation on health care is a winning gambit for their party.

www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...

How Democrats think they can win the shutdown

Democrats seem to recognize the shutdown may end without their getting exactly what they want. But they still see an advantage in holding out.

www.msnbc.com

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 16d

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Tell us why you’re awake w/ us by emailing [email protected] or replying here. #waytooearly

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 20d

So … what’s next? I’m not going to be hanging up my notebook and microphone.

I’ve got an exciting announcement coming soon.

Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 20d

After 4.5 yrs, today is my final day with Spectrum News NY1. What a wild, fascinating ride full of big stories, notable interviews, and more than a few lawmaker chases!

Big thanks to the DC bureau team led by Colleen & Joel and our NY teams led by Bob, Mike, Mariya, & Seamus!

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Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · 21d

An immigration judge has ordered Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria over omissions on his green card application.

Read more: http://specne.ws/YPLQ6E

Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria

Khalil spent 104 days in federal detention in Louisiana.

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 21d

More: "It may also be part of a corrupt pay-to-play scheme. House Democrats will make sure the American people learn the truth, even if that requires the relentless unleashing of congressional subpoena power. This will not be forgotten."

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 21d

Jeffries & House Dem leaders: "Trump & the [GOP]’s war on the First Amendment is blatantly inconsistent w/ American values. Media companies, such as the one that suspended Mr. Kimmel, have a lot to explain. The censoring of artists & cancellation of shows is an act of cowardice."

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 22d

“History is history. And history will record the fact that in the year 2025, under the Trump administration, all these historical artifacts were removed in an attempt to distort history,"
@cbc.house.gov Chair Yvette Clarke told me ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

CBC Chair Clarke: Trump admin in 'denial' about U.S. history

“The American people have a right to know history" Clarke said.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 28d

As the nation marks 24 yrs, advocates for the 9/11 community warn ‘chaos' at HHS is undermining the World Trade Center Health Program, which helps victims and first responders get treatment

ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

HHS 'chaos' undermining WTC Health Program, advocates warn

The WTC Health Program is also facing a looming funding deadline.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, advocates for victims and first responders warn that “chaos” at the US Dept of Health and Human Services is undermining the World Trade Center Health Program. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

HHS 'chaos' undermining WTC Health Program, advocates warn

The WTC Health Program is also facing a looming funding deadline.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Sep 4

More than a century after they helped break down color barriers by fighting valiantly on the battlefields of WWI, the storied Harlem Hellfighters were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal

The Hellfighters faced discrimination as an all-Black unit.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Sep 2

Dem Leader Jeffries on Rep. Nadler’s decision to retire >>

Calls Nadler a “relentless fighter for justice, civil rights & liberties & the fundamental promise of equality for all” & says his “years of leadership have earned him a spot among our nation’s greatest public servants”

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 29

A ramp-up in immigration enforcement is coming to New York & other so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions after Labor Day, Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

The threat comes amid POTUS's controversial crackdown in DC & threats against Chicago. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Trump border czar says 'ramp-up' of immigration enforcement coming to NYC

What exactly that “ramp-up” will look like is unclear.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 29

Schumer: “Donald Trump knew Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be a disastrous pick to lead health care in America and he nominated him anyway. Donald Trump made this mistake and now he must fire RFK Jr. immediately.”

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 28

After years of delays, Amtrak's new #Acela fleet officially entered commercial service today. All told, 28 trainsets will hit the rails by 2027.

Ahead of the launch, I got to ride along from DC to NYC, checking out some of the new features.

Recap: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 28

Amtrak’s new #Acelas are finally leaving the station … more than 4 years behind schedule.

My recap of today’s ride along between DC and NYC, ahead of tomorrow’s official launch of revenue service >>

ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

New Acelas officially hit the rails Thursday between D.C., NYC and Boston

The new trains promise peak speeds of 160 mph.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 27

Amtrak is formally unveiling its new Acela fleet ahead of its official launch into revenue service tomorrow.

Their rollout has been delayed for years, originally projected to enter service in 2021.

The train-sets have a NY tie: they were assembled in Hornell in upstate.

Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 26

Trump during his cabinet meeting, amid comments about safety/national guard:

"In New York, it's out of control. Not as bad as Illinois ... not even close."

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 26

In a new executive order, President Trump threatened Monday to withhold federal dollars from communities that offer cashless bail.

The move was met with pushback from New York’s top leaders, and sparked debate on the campaign trail for NYC mayor. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

'Reckless': N.Y. governor pushes back on Trump's cashless bail funding threat

Trump, in an executive order, threatened to withhold federal dollars from communities that offer cashless bail, arguing the policy poses a threat to public safety.

ny1.com

Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 11

Consider this my ‘out of office’ notification for the next week plus!

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 6

Trump fired 3/5 of the CPSC earlier this year, just weeks after the panel advanced lithium-ion battery regulations.

“They've set back the regulation of lithium-ion batteries ... it's going to cost lives," ousted commissioner @trumkacpsc.bsky.social told me ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Future of lithium-ion battery safety regulations in limbo after Trump guts CPSC

Consumer advocates argue this leaves Congress as the last best hope to regulate the rechargeable batteries.

ny1.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Aug 7

Amtrak says that 5 trainsets will be in service initially, with all 28 rolled out through 2027