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1. Exclusive | Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio’s son Dante among more than 60 anti-ICE protesters busted at NYC Hilton - nypost.com, (Bill de Blasio), January 29, 2026
2. Adams’s Parting Gift of 19 Vetoes Is Being Returned, With 17 Overrides - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
3. Dante de Blasio Was Among Those Arrested at Hilton Protest Against ICE - The New York Times, (Bill de Blasio), January 29, 2026
4. Council overrides most of Eric Adams’ last minute vetoes - pix11.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
5. Ex-Dem mayor's son arrested after storming hotel with anti-ICE agitators, police say - Fox News, (Bill de Blasio), January 29, 2026
6. NYC Council gets last laugh over Eric Adams - Politico, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
7. Ex-Dem mayor’s son arrested after storming hotel with anti-ICE agitators, police say - wfin.com, (Bill de Blasio), January 29, 2026
8. 'Melania' premiere: Guests include musician A.R. Rahman, Eric Adams - USA Today, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
9. Former mayor's son Dante de Blasio among dozens arrested at Manhattan anti-ICE hotel protest - nydailynews.com, (Bill de Blasio), January 29, 2026
10. Mark Levine says the NYC budget gap really is that bad - cityandstateny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
11. Mayor Mamdani Details “Adams Budget Crisis” - nyc.gov, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
12. Eric Adams trolls Zohran Mamdani over $12B NYC budget flub: 'Scrambling to fund your giveways' - nypost.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
13. Former Eric Adams Aide, Accused of Accepting Diamond Earrings and an Acting Gig - bet.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
14. Council overrides 17 Adams vetoes in unprecedented rebuke of former mayor - crainsnewyork.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
15. Mamdani Flags $12 Billion Budget Gap as Eric Adams Battles Meme Coin Criticism - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
16. Mamdani blames “Adams Budget Crisis” for $12B NYC shortfall - brooklyneagle.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
17. City Council enacts sweeping street vendor reform package after overriding last of Mayor Adams’ vetoes - politicsny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
18. The Council strikes back: 17 Adams-era vetoes overridden in historic legislative sweep - politicsny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
19. Council overturns Adams vetoes to advance worker protections - thechiefleader.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
20. Mamdani Blames Rivals for Leaving New York With a ‘Poisoned’ Budget - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
21. Uber, Lyft drivers celebrate as City Council overrides Adams’ veto of ‘unfair deactivations’ ban bill – amNewYork - amny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
22. City Council enacts sweeping street vendor reform package after overriding last of Mayor Adams’ vetoes – amNewYork - amny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
23. NYC Council overrides Adams veto, secures $21.44 minimum wage for grocery delivery workers - bushwickdaily.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
24. Street vendors rally, as council overrides veto on bills to expand licenses, reform vending - bronx.news12.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
25. City Council override brings pay and protections to 60,000 private sector security guards, relief to family of slain officer behind namesake bill - politicsny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
26. Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams took a bribe of diamond earrings, prosecutors say - thestar.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
27. Guests at 'Melania' premiere: Indian musician A.R. Rahman, Eric Adams - Yahoo News Canada, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
28. The Council strikes back: 17 Adams-era vetoes overridden in historic legislative sweep – amNewYork - amny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
29. Top aide to former Mayor Adams accepted diamond earrings as a bribe, prosecutors say - The Independent, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
30. MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: With NYC facing $12B budget hole, mayor blames Adams for mismanaging city’s finances – amNewYork - amny.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
31. New York Mayor Mamdani says city must hike taxes on wealthy to fill $12 billion deficit - CNBC, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
32. Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams took a bribe of diamond earrings, prosecutors say - thespec.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026
33. Zohran Mamdani offers few fixes to NYC’s $12B budget hole as he renews call to hike taxes - nypost.com, (Eric Adams), January 29, 2026

1. E&E News: Lawmakers divided on Hochul’s water infrastructure spending boost, permitting changes - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
2. Editorial: Medical Aid in Dying a balm for terminal suffering - timesunion.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
3. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue on Thursday ~ Topic: Elementary and Secondary Education ~ Watch here beginning at 9:30 AM - nysenate.gov, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
4. New York's pandemic price gouging rules are finally here - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
5. Hochul directs flags to half-staff to honor fallen New York State Police Maj. Frank J. Keyser - wnypapers.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
6. Zohran: The Budget Crisis Is Real. Workers Shouldn’t Pay for It. - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
7. Mayor Mamdani threatens budget cuts if Hochul won’t come through on tax hikes, more cash - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
8. Getting to know Assemblyman Brian Cunningham - - capitolpressroom.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
9. O'Mara asks state energy bureaucracy: Wouldn’t you agree that it would be more important to provide some relief to ratepayers? - nysenate.gov, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
10. Gov. Hochul addresses online safety for kids - wgrz.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
11. Here’s why N.Y. Gov. Hochul ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday - silive.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
12. Last chance to RSVP to Gov. Hochul's live interview with Dan Clark - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
13. Upstate Status Secure: MTA not coming to Capital Region - saratogatodaynewspaper.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
14. Hochul downplays Mamdani's ask for tax hikes - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
15. Disabilities Beat: Mixed reactions on Hochul’s budget proposals impacting disabled New Yorkers - btpm.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
16. Tech industry responds to governor’s AI vision - capitolpressroom.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
17. Assemblymember Sarah Clark on Hochul’s child care plan - capitolpressroom.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
18. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Jan. 29 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
19. Mamdani and Hochul Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal - Feminist Majority Foundation, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
20. Kathy Hochul snubbed twice in hunt for running mate as she struggles to fill NYS lieutenant governor post - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
21. Cattaraugus County lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to resume gaming compact negotiations with Senecas - oleanstar.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
22. Hochul refuses to jump on chance to help neediest NY students, critics gripe — but she blames Trump - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026
23. NYPD’s Tisch must heed Mamdani’s lead - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 29, 2026

1. Gillibrand speaks out against Canadian tariff threats - WRVO, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
2. Gillibrand slams Trump’s latest tariff threat to Canada - wwnytv.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
3. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand ‘Slams’ President Trump’s Costly Canadian Tariff Threats of 100% - goldrushcam.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
4. Gillibrand concerned over latest tariff threat - Audacy, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
5. Senator Kristen Gillibrand criticizes Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods - wbng.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
6. Gillibrand calls for Trump to stop tariff threats against Canada - thedailynewsonline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
7. Gillibrand slams Trump’s latest tariff threat to Canada - wcax.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
8. Gillibrand responds to 100% tariff threats on Canadian goods - pressrepublican.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
9. Gillibrand: ICE 'accountability measures' needed - niagara-gazette.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 29, 2026
10. Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown - whyy.org, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
11. Schumer, White House engage in 11th-hour talks on shutdown - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
12. Schumer, Trump working on deal to avoid government shutdown - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
13. Senate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reforms - opb.org, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
14. Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won’t meet demands for ICE reform - wtoc.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
15. US Senate minority leader urges Congress to act to 'rein in' ICE - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
16. Capitol agenda: Democrats and White House in last-ditch talks to avert extended shutdown - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
17. Democrats Threaten Shutdown—But Was the Last One Worth It? - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
18. Senate to move ahead with spending deal but shutdown appears inevitable - NPR, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
19. Dems clinch deal with White House as shutdown looms - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
20. Deal struck to keep government funded, Trump and Democrats say - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
21. Democrats reach deal to avoid government shutdown and temporarily fund DHS - thenationaldesk.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
22. Senate Dems block funding bill amid DHS overhaul fight - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
23. Rep. Luna says if government shuts down, SAVE Act will be needed to re-open it - thenationaldesk.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
24. Schumer meets Frey - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
25. Senate talks move in direction of splitting off DHS funding bill - Roll Call, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
26. Congress lurches toward government shutdown as leaders swap demands - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
27. Trump joins talks with Schumer to avert shutdown over ICE dispute - nydailynews.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
28. Democrats Determined to Squander Advantage on DHS Funding - The American Prospect, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
29. Senator Schumer Says Onus on Congress to Reign in ICE - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
30. Odds of a government shutdown slip on Polymarket and Kalshi - Business Insider, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
31. Trump strikes deal with Democrats in government shutdown funding fight - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
32. RSC hosts staff briefing to pitch party-line bill - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
33. Democrats, White House strike deal to avoid shutdown, keep debating Homeland Security funding - clickorlando.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
34. Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown - post-gazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
35. Partial federal shutdown seems in­creas­ingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
36. Trump’s border tsar warns of ‘zero tolerance’ for US border protesters - AFR, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
37. Senate Democrats block DHS funding amid immigration debate to avoid shutdown - siouxlandnews.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
38. Live updates: Senate Democrats issue DHS funding ultimatum; FBI probes Fulton County election office - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
39. Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE - latimes.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
40. Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE - wivb.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
41. Watch: Schumer says DHS bill "still needs a lot of work," lists 3 goals to "rein in ICE" - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
42. VIDEO: Chuck Schumer DEMANDS Accountability From ICE Agents Under Trump; WARNS to Block DHS Funding - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
43. Senate blocks spending vote as lawmakers negotiate DHS stopgap to avert shutdown - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026
44. Chuck Schumer rolls out unhinged ICE demands to avert devastating government shutdown - Sky News Australia, (Chuck Schumer), January 29, 2026

1. AG James to DOJ on Minnesota: "We refuse to be intimidated" - news10.com, (Letitia James), January 29, 2026
2. Trump Lawyer Lindsey Halligan Has Had A Swift Career Downfall - thelist.com, (Letitia James), January 29, 2026

1. Attorney General James and State Police Superintendent James Announce Convictions in Washington County Contractor Fraud Scheme, Attorney General: New York, January 29, 2026
2. Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota, Attorney General: New York, January 29, 2026

1. New York State votes to stop IVF discrimination against queer couples - nysenate.gov, (Peter Harckham (D)), January 29, 2026

1. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Leads NYS Senate in Advancing Legislation to Protect Reproductive Health Care Access for New Yorkers - riverjournalonline.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 29, 2026

1. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis slams redistricting plan [Video] - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 29, 2026
2. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis slams redistricting plan - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 29, 2026
3. Malliotakis Says She Will Appeal Court Ruling on Her District’s Redrawn Boundaries - thenationalherald.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 29, 2026

1. Former Rep. Bowman backs Abughazaleh for Congress, adding to out-of-state voices in 9th District race - evanstonroundtable.com, (Jamaal Bowman), January 29, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Bondi Hands St. Louis Prosecutor Nationwide Election Fraud Remit”, January 30, 2026
2. Watch Archived Video of SDP’s Webinar: “The Law and Politics of Mail Voting,” with Lynn Vavreck, Dan Thompson, and Me, January 30, 2026
3. “Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Is Hunting for 2020 Election Fraud”, January 29, 2026
4. My New One at Slate: “Trump’s Continued Obsession With 2020 Is a Joke. His Raid on a Georgia Election Site Is Not.”, January 29, 2026
5. “FBI raid in Georgia highlights Trump’s 2020 election obsession and hints at possible future actions”, January 29, 2026
6. “Move to Seize Ballots Thrusts F.B.I. Into Trump’s Election Conspiracy Claim”, January 29, 2026
7. “Donald Trump promised to make the US the world’s crypto capital. His businesses are seizing on it”, January 29, 2026
8. “New Poll: Americans Don’t See Unlimited Campaign Spending as Free Speech; Prefer Voters and Elected Leaders Set the Rules on Money in Politics”, January 29, 2026