Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism

Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.

Tom Suozzi makes political revival in America's first suburb

After two failed runs for governor, Suozzi thought his political career was done. If Suozzi wins, he says he will run again in November for a full term.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account

Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.

Gov. Hochul calls on colleges to address antisemitism on campus

Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."

Federal appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in 2020 election interference case

A federal appeals court in Washington has upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but has eased the restrictions on his speech.

Trump is back in New York court for civil fraud trial as testimony nears an end

Former President Donald Trump returned to his civil business fraud trial as a spectator Thursday, after a month of assailing the proceedings from afar.

Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.

Trump expected to attend New York fraud trial again Thursday as testimony nears an end

Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to his New York civil business fraud trial again. Court officials are preparing for Trump to show up Thursday to watch an accounting professor give his opinion on some financial topics important to the case.

NY Special Election: Gov. Hochul stands firm, Suozzi apologizes for past remarks

It’s been over a year since Gov. Hochul beat Tom Suozzi in the gubernatorial primary, but she has not forgotten the somewhat personal attacks he made against her during the campaign.

Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.

Trump will 'come after' people in the media if elected again, ally says

A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said a second Trump administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly."

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander strips Mayor Adams of emergency migrant spending power

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander pointed to a series of missteps – saying that the mayor’s office failed to report subcontractors in certain cases and at times was late in submitting contracts.

Kennedy Center honorees Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick and more celebrated at star-studded gala

The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.