David Carlson

David Carlson is a seasoned journalist covering New York state government and politics, and serves as co-author of the *New York Playbook*. With over a decade of experience reporting from the state Capitol in Albany, he began his career at Fox News Network and later spent two years with Spectrum News. A native of Yonkers and a proud graduate of Syracuse University, Carlson brings deep institutional knowledge and sharp political insight to his reporting. When he’s not chasing stories, he’s enduring the ups and downs of being a lifelong New York Jets fan.

California announces NEW LEGAL ACTION against Trump

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California Sues to Block Trump’s Troop Deployment to Los Angeles California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state has filed for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to block President Donald Trump’s deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, calling the action unlawful, unnecessary, and politically motivated. Speaking in … Read more

Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli Clinch Nominations in High-Stakes New Jersey Gubernatorial Primary

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June 11, 2025 | New Jersey — The race to become New Jersey’s next governor is officially underway following decisive primary victories on both sides of the political aisle. In the Republican primary, former State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli emerged as the clear winner, swiftly declared the GOP nominee shortly after polls closed. The Associated Press … Read more

Governor Newsom Slams Trump’s National Guard Federalization

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Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2025 – Governor Gavin Newsom, speaking from California’s Emergency Operations Center, fiercely criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard amid growing protests in Los Angeles. Newsom called the move unnecessary, unconstitutional, and a deliberate attempt to inflame tensions. “This was not needed. The President created this … Read more

Rand Paul Vows to Block Trump’s ‘Doge Bill, Slams It as a ‘Populist Tax Hike

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GOP Civil War Erupts Over Trump-Backed ‘Doge Bill’ as Rand Paul Leads Senate Revolt In a growing display of internal division, the Republican Party is facing a sharp internal rebellion in the Senate over the House-passed “Doge Bill” — a sweeping package of tariffs, tax cuts, and spending proposals touted by former President Donald Trump … Read more

Governor Phil Murphy Addresses 2024 Election Concerns, SALT Cap, and Future of Democratic Party

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June 8, 2025 — In a wide-ranging interview, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy spoke candidly about recent political shifts in his state, the economic impact of federal tax policy, and his views on the direction of the Democratic Party. Narrow Democratic Margin in 2024 Raises Concerns Governor Murphy acknowledged the unexpectedly narrow victory for Vice … Read more

It’s Musk’s stratospheric popularity with the Republican base, as revealed in the polls.

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Musk is not about to overtake Trump himself as the dominant figure in the party, to be clear. But the jilted former “special government employee” is uniquely suited to become a chaos agent who could terrorize the GOP — potentially wreaking havoc on Trump’s legislative agenda and the party’s midterm election plans. Musk’s tenure leading … Read more