Kevin Frey
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January after her feud with President Trump over the Epstein files and extending Obamacare subsidies.
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Marjorie Taylor Green's resignation exposes cracks in MAGA
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced she will resign from Congress in January after her public feud with President Trump over the Epstein files and extending Obamacare subsidies. MS NOW Capito...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January after her feud with President Trump over the Epstein files and extending Obamacare subsidies.
@kevinjfrey.bsky.social, @ashleyrparker.bsky.social and John Kasich join @anacabrera.bsky.social.
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Dems weigh which pain is greater: A shutdown or skyrocketing Obamacare premiums
“I understand that this is really tough for a lot of people,” a Dem in a district w/ lots of fed workers told me, before adding: “We want to prevent a bad thing from happening” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
“I understand that this is really tough for a lot of people,” a Dem in a district w/ lots of fed workers told me, before adding: “We want to prevent a bad thing from happening” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
Democrats weigh which pain is greater: A shutdown or skyrocketing Obamacare premiums
Republicans are banking on Democrats giving in because of the pain of a shutdown. But Democrats say the pain of increased premiums is far greater.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Dems weigh which pain is greater: A shutdown or skyrocketing Obamacare premiums
“I understand that this is really tough for a lot of people,” a Dem in a district w/ lots of fed workers told me, before adding: “We want to prevent a bad thing from happening” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
“I understand that this is really tough for a lot of people,” a Dem in a district w/ lots of fed workers told me, before adding: “We want to prevent a bad thing from happening” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
“I don’t feel like we can pin this on us normalizing it when these are just not normal times.”
Why Dems are digging in on the #shutdown, despite long priding themselves on being the party that wouldn’t use these types of hardball tactics.
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Why Dems are digging in on the #shutdown, despite long priding themselves on being the party that wouldn’t use these types of hardball tactics.
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Democrats embrace the shutdown as a necessary tool in ‘ridiculously abnormal times’
GOP leaders are warning Republicans that, if they “acquiesce” to Democratic demands now, shutdowns will become the norm.
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October 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“I don’t feel like we can pin this on us normalizing it when these are just not normal times.”
Why Dems are digging in on the #shutdown, despite long priding themselves on being the party that wouldn’t use these types of hardball tactics.
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Why Dems are digging in on the #shutdown, despite long priding themselves on being the party that wouldn’t use these types of hardball tactics.
More from me:
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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.
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.
October 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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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!
Big thanks to the DC bureau team led by Colleen & Joel and our NY teams led by Bob, Mike, Mariya, & Seamus!
September 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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!
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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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
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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September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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
Read more: http://specne.ws/YPLQ6E
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."
September 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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."
“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.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.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“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.house.gov Chair Yvette Clarke told me ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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
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HHS 'chaos' undermining WTC Health Program, advocates warn
The WTC Health Program is also facing a looming funding deadline.
ny1.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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
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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
September 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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...
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.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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...
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”
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”
September 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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”
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”
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...
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
August 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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...
The threat comes amid POTUS's controversial crackdown in DC & threats against Chicago. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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.”
August 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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.”
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...
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...
August 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
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...
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 >>
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My recap of today’s ride along between DC and NYC, ahead of tomorrow’s official launch of revenue service >>
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New Acelas officially hit the rails Thursday between D.C., NYC and Boston
The new trains promise peak speeds of 160 mph.
ny1.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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...
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...
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.
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.
August 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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.
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.
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."
"In New York, it's out of control. Not as bad as Illinois ... not even close."
August 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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."
"In New York, it's out of control. Not as bad as Illinois ... not even close."
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...
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.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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...
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...
Consider this my ‘out of office’ notification for the next week plus!
August 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Consider this my ‘out of office’ notification for the next week plus!
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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...
“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
August 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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...
“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...
After years of delays, Amtrak says that the new Acela fleet will “arrive” on Aug 28 >> www.amtrak.com/nextgenacela...
August 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
After years of delays, Amtrak says that the new Acela fleet will “arrive” on Aug 28 >> www.amtrak.com/nextgenacela...
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...
“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
August 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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...
“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...