Archive - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

Trump says Mamdani will be 'a really great mayor' of New York City (Yes, really)

After meeting at the White House, Trump and Mamdani had nice things to say about each other.

Nov 21 •

New York's top court rejects challenge to Voting Rights Act

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Nov 20 •

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Nov 20

Hakeem Jeffries responds to claims of Epstein ties

And a third Republican is teasing a run to succeed Elise Stefanik.

Nov 19 •

Buffalo is broke and needs a bailout, Ryan says

And 69 more bills have now hit Hochul's desk for consideration.

Nov 18 •

Hochul says tax increase talks depend on what's next in Washington

And the top 5 most-lobbied bills in July and August were ...

Nov 17 •

New York's energy plan is shifting to a tighter focus on affordability

And Hochul is facing mounting pressure to sign the physician-assisted death bill.

Nov 14 •

Why Bruce Blakeman says he's the better Republican to run for governor

And when he'll decide if he'll challenge Stefanik for their party's nomination.

Nov 13 •

New York's budget gap now 'manageable' next year, Hochul's office says

And the All-Electric Buildings Act will be delayed per an agreement from the state.

Nov 12 •

New York's state budget process starts this week

And Stefanik says she won't distance herself from President Donald J. Trump.

Nov 10 •

Stefanik announces but Blakeman still 'seriously considering' his own run

Plus: 5 things to know about Stefanik as her campaign gets underway.

Nov 7 •

'There is no walkout,' NYPD says of viral claim after Mamdani's election

It was repeated by Rep. Elise Stefanik, the likely Republican nominee for governor in 2026.

Nov 6 •

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