Who will replace George Santos?

The special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional district seat will be hotly contested, garner national attention and will likely turn out voters in large numbers.

George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history

The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.

Who voted to expel Rep. George Santos?

In Friday's expulsion vote, 105 Republicans voted to oust Santos.

Trump to skip GOP presidential debate again, will hold fundraiser instead

The former president has chosen to skip his party's three previous primary debates, citing his commanding lead in early state and national polls.

NYC Mayor Adams: Controversial homeless mental health initiative shows positive results

The city keeps track of the top 100 hardest to reach New Yorkers who consistently refuse services and live in the subways and streets. Out of those 100, the city said it has now helped move 54 of the people into supportive housing units or hospital beds.

House speaker says lawmakers can 'vote their conscience' on expelling Rep. Santos

House Speaker Mike Johnson is expressing reservations about expelling Rep. George Santos from the chamber this week. But Johnson says GOP leaders won't push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office.

Biden targets Rep. Lauren Boebert's district in Colorado visit

The White House says Biden will speak about clean energy and “how self-described MAGA Republicans like Boebert are threatening those investments, jobs, and opportunities."

Trump's lawyers hope to distance him away from embracing Jan. 6 rioters on the trail

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have suggested their strategy in his election interference case in Washington involves distancing him from the horde of U.S. Capitol rioters, whom he has embraced on the campaign trail.

Rep. George Santos facing third expulsion vote

House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York.

Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question 2020 election results

A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.

NYC landlords could face daily $1K fines for housing illegal pot shops

Across the five boroughs, there are around 2,500 illegal weed shops, but earlier this year, Mayor Eric Adams launched a task force that aimed to crack down on the illegal stores by going after the landlords who rent out their spaces to the vendors.

Queens high school riot: Classes resume after teacher targeted for Israel support

Hundreds of students stormed the hallways of Hillcrest High School in Queens, forcing the teacher to hide in a locked office as the group tried to push its way into her classroom, according to reports.

Many NYC public libraries mark last day of Sunday service amid budget cuts

The budget cuts impact all NYC libraries. The Bronx Library Center is one of eight New York Public Library branches that will no longer be open on Sundays.

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X

The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.

Donald Trump suggests expanded role for military in US. A legacy law gives him few barriers

The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime.