The head of the FBI's New York field office will serve as co-deputy director following Dan Bongino's departure, according to an Associated Press report shared on X between 12:16 a.m. and 12:45 a.m. UTC on Jan. 10, 2026. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that landmarks across the state are illuminated in blue tonight in recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, stating in an X post that keeping New Yorkers safe is her top priority and expressing gratitude to law enforcement officers who protect communities. In a related development, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) said she does not know how she could vote for a funding bill for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, citing their illegal and lawless actions, according to a video clip shared on X by @atrupar during the 29-minute reporting window. Separately, Republican Pennsylvania state Senate candidate @GarrityForPA announced raising $1.5 million over the last three months with $1 million cash on hand, noting that Gov. Josh Shapiro has $30 million in the bank, per a statement shared on X by @PoliticsPA in the period.
