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Yesterday — 19 October 2025Main stream

How George Santos Won His Freedom

19 October 2025 at 06:53
On Friday evening, President Trump commuted the sentence of former Representative George Santos. “Good luck George, have a great life!” the president said.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, had pleaded for mercy for months before President Trump commuted his sentence on Friday.
Before yesterdayMain stream

George Santos Is Released Early as Trump Commutes Fraud Sentence

George Santos’s lawyer said the disgraced former congressman was freed from a New Jersey prison around 10 p.m. on Friday. He served less than three months on his fraud conviction.

© Adam Gray for The New York Times

George Santos, a former representative from New York, leaves federal court after sentencing in Central Islip, N.Y., in April.

7 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparred over serious topics like the Israel-Hamas war and President Trump, and more curious subjects like parade attendance.

© Pool photo by Angelina Katsanis

Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa and Zohran Mamdani, left to right, will debate again on Wednesday.

The NYC Mayoral Debate Begins at 7 p.m. Here’s What to Watch For.

17 October 2025 at 03:34
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa will meet onstage at 7 p.m. for the first of two general election debates.

© Vincent Alban/The New York Times

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani last met on the debate stage in June, during the Democratic primary race; Curtis Sliwa previously ran for mayor in 2021.
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