From the desk of… Trumpa s options narrow as the show reaches its climax

The ongoing made-for-TV spectacle of the Trump administration has more shocks and plot reverses than the most elaborate professional wrestling extravaganza. An endless parade of louche, comic-opera figures out of New York tabloids - Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, Rudy Giuliani, The Mooch! - keeps millions of Americans awake nights, wondering what absurdities Trump will bring us next.

LOVETT: GOP gov hopeful reaches out to Bharara about AG run

Intermediaries for Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, the presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidate, recently reached out to former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara about running for attorney general on a fusion ticket, the Daily News has learned. Even though Bharara is a Democrat, one Molinaro backer cited the "dire need to clean up Albany and track record."

Unanswered questions in the Schneiderman scandal

The big news about Eric Schneiderman has already happened: He resigned as New York attorney general three hours after The New Yorker on May 7 detailed allegations of his abuse of four women. In the week since then, several other women have since told reporters of disturbing dates with Schneiderman.

Famous Chinese general inspires porn star’s lawyer for Trump battles

Michael Avenatti has been a ubiquitous presence on cable television and late night talk shows since taking on as a client the woman who may now be the best-known XXX-rated movie star in America In the stranger-than-fiction reality show that is the Trump presidency, Anthony Scaramucci, the fast-talking New York investment banker known as the "Mooch", barely lasted one episode. But Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for Stormy Daniels, has emerged as a star in the ever-evolving drama engulfing the White House.

Lawyer says he gave Trump team dirt on Schneiderman

A New York lawyer said he told President Donald Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, years ago that former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was abusing women. Schneiderman, a frequent legal nemesis of the president, resigned this week after The New Yorker published the accounts of four women who said they were slapped and choked by the Democrat.

NY lawmakers begin task of replacing disgraced attorney general

New York lawmakers on Tuesday began the task of selecting the state's next attorney general, hours after two-term Democrat Eric Schneiderman's stunning downfall amid allegations that he physically abused four women. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said after a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats who control the chamber that they discussed the protocols of appointing a successor to Schneiderman, but haven't talked about specific candidates.

Rage, then hope, over Eric Schneiderman: #MeToo is working – at least on the left

It's been seven months since a New York Times story about movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's long history of sexual abuse kicked off the movement that pushed Tarana Burke's #MeToo campaign to prominence, but the outing of powerful men for sexual harassment and abuse shows no real signs of slowing down. Despite claims from some , such as liberal writer Jonathan Chait, that seeing stories of such treatment reported is a "big win" for women because of all the attention it brings them, the reality is that for most women, supporting #MeToo brings a large amount of stress.

Lawmakers begin task of replacing disgraced Schneiderman

New York lawmakers on Tuesday began the task of selecting the state's next attorney general, hours after two-term Democrat Eric Schneiderman's stunning downfall amid allegations that he physically abused four women. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said after a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats who control the chamber that they discussed the protocols of appointing a successor to Schneiderman, but haven't talked about specific candidates.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman being investigated for assault by Manhattan DA

The Queen of Pop-e! Rihanna steals the show yet again in a racy papal outfit at the Catholic-themed Met Gala, alongside an angelic Katy Perry and golden goddess Kim Kardashian New York Attorney General who sued Harvey Weinstein RESIGNS after FOUR women accuse him of sexual harassment and physical assault - with one saying he dubbed her his 'brown slave' - but the MeToo crusader claims it was merely S&M 'role play' #MeToo crusader brought low: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman had a long history of publicly championing women, before the accusers came for HIM 'Wait and see, worse than Spitzer or Weiner': Trump seemed to PREDICT NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's downfall in 2013 Incredible footage shows terrifying wall of lava crawling across Hawaii road and consuming a parked car as hundreds of residents are ordered to evacuate Nasa to begin tests for its 'quiet' supersonic ... (more)

Trump ‘poised to ignore warnings and scrap Iran nuclear deal’ despite last-ditch pleas

The Queen of Pope! Rihanna steals the show yet again in a racy papal outfit at the Catholic-themed Met Gala, alongside an angelic Katy Perry and golden goddess Kim Kardashian Sins against style! Shailene Woodley leads the list of worst dressed at the Met Gala in a Tin Man-esque dress, as Zoe Kravitz rebels against the religious theme by wearing NO underwear Heavenly! Jenna Bush Hager plays up to the Met Gala's Catholic theme in red lace with scarlet eye make-up, at her first major event since the death of her grandmother Barbara Kylie Jenner's comeback! Stormi's mum returns to red carpet in peekaboo dress with boyfriend Travis Scott at the Met Gala New York Attorney General who sued Harvey Weinstein RESIGNS after FOUR women accuse him of sexual harassment and physical assault - with one saying he dubbed her his 'brown slave' - but the MeToo crusader claims it was merely S&M 'role play' ... (more)

Trump considers benching Giuliani from doing TV interviews

Rudy Giuliani, center, an attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, leaves after speaking at the Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and democracy at the Grand Hyatt, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. Rudy Giuliani, center, an attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, leaves after speaking at the Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and democracy at the Grand Hyatt, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington.

Eric Schneiderman, New York’s Attorney General, Resigns Amid Assault Accusations

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who has risen to prominence as an antagonist of the Trump administration and a defender of women's rights, abruptly resigned Monday night, hours after four women accused him of physically assaulting them in an article published by The New Yorker. "It's been my great honor and privilege to serve as attorney general for the people of the State of New York," Schneiderman said in a statement.

The “Too Valuable” Myth

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks at a news conference with other U.S. State Attorney's General to announce a state-based effort to combat climate change in the Manhattan borough of New York City, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar Now Schneiderman is facing a reckoning of his own.

N.Y. AG Eric Schneiderman, #MeToo champion accused of violence, resigns

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who positioned himself as a combatant of sexual harassment and abuse in the #MeToo era and a major opponent of President Donald Trump, abruptly announced his resignation Monday after four women accused him of physical violence and illicit drug and alcohol use. Schneiderman, a Democrat, stepped down hours after a New Yorker article was published Monday evening detailing allegations that he repeatedly slapped, choked and degraded women with whom he had been romantic.

Gwyneth Paltrow jets to Massachusetts to support Brad Falchuck

Met Gala co-host Amal Clooney wears the trousers as she and George lead a star-studded red carpet at the Catholic-themed event in New York - rumored to be the last for Vogue chief Anna Wintour Is Hillary Clinton wearing a back brace? Eagle-eyed Twitter users spot 'weird protrusion' coming from her back after she stepped out in New York's warm weather bundled up in a coat and long scarf 'Lines got blurred': Jeffrey Tambor strongly DENIES sexual harassment claims in first interview since the scandal broke, but admits he was difficult on set and members of the cast and crew were scared of him Retired US Marine Colonel Oliver North who was a central figure in Iran-Contra deal in 1980s is the NRA's new president Killer boyfriend who stabbed Morgan Freeman's granddaughter to death is found NOT GUILTY of murder but convicted of manslaughter JetBlue flight from Puerto Rico to Tampa is forced to ... (more)

Israelis allegedly hired to probe Obama aides were also used by Harvey Weinstein

Black Cube, which dug up dirt on accusers of alleged sex abuser, also worked to discredit Iran nuclear deal, The New Yorker reports; intelligence agency denies any ties to Trump The Israeli private intelligence agency allegedly hired to dig up dirt on Obama officials in order to discredit the Iran nuclear deal negotiated during his tenure is the same firm hired by disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, according to a report in The New Yorker magazine.

GOP sees hope in Buffalo area

The following is the fourth item from my "Albany Insider" column that was cut for space from Monday's print editions: With Democrats performing well in special elections last week and predicting an anti-Trump blue wave in New York in November, Republicans are seeing a silver lining from a state Assembly special election in Buffalo last Tuesday. Erik Bohen, a Democrat who ran on the Republican line, won in an area where the governor has spent much time in recent years with a decidedly anti-Cuomo message.