Michael Cohen reportedly taken back into federal custody
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, has reportedly been taken back into federal custody.
Black Lives Matter mural painted in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan
After a delay at the last minute, a giant, city-funded 'Black Lives Matter' mural was expected to be painted on 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower Thursday.
Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump tax returns, rejects bid by Congress
The outcome in the two cases is at least a short-term victory for Trump, who has strenuously sought to keep his financial records private.
NY attorney general calls for NYPD commission to strip power from mayor, commissioner
New York Attorney General Letitia James is proposing sweeping changes to boost oversight of the New York City Police Department, including forming an independent commission that would approve the department's budget and have the final say on officer discipline.
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”
Kids in NYC will not be in the classroom many days with new plan
As New York City continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the school system will implement a 'blended learning' model or 'fully remote' learning model.
White House urges health care workers to reuse PPE amid growing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
NJ to require masks outdoors when social distancing not possible
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy says he will sign an executive order requiring people in the state to wear a face mask outside when social distancing is not possible.
Supreme Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Hillary Clinton thinks she would handle coronavirus pandemic better than Trump, would beat him in November
Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November.
Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic, but for political reasons against the will of families.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Mary Trump's book offers scathing portrayal of president
Mary Trump writes that a “perfect storm of catastrophes” have exposed the president at his worst.
Biden says he is going to ‘transform’ the nation if elected
The tweet comes after a politically charged Fourth of July weekend, as the country works to manage a new surge in COVID-19 cases and tries to emerge from weeks of tense protests that have resulted in a widening divide between Democrats and Republicans.
Coronavirus transmission rates up in New Jersey as clusters form
The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in New Jersey has exceeded 1.0 for the first time in a month and a half, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Monday.
More than 4,500 virus patients were sent to NY nursing homes
New York hospitals released more than 6,300 recovering coronavirus patients into nursing homes during the height of the pandemic under a controversial, now-scrapped policy, state officials said Monday, but they argued it was not to blame for one of the nation's highest nursing home death tolls.
Trump suggests NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace should apologize for noose 'hoax'
President Donald Trump lashed out at the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series and appeared to criticize the league for banning the Confederate flag.