Congressman-elect George Santos responds after allegations he is a fraud

Embattled Congressman-elect George Santos has responded for the first time since allegations were made that his resume may be largely fiction.

'Let's spread a little kindness,' Biden tells Americans in Christmas address

"I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another," President Biden said in his Christmas address.

Gov. Murphy signs bill overhauling gun carry rules

The law, which overhauls the rules to get a firearm carry permit, is already being challenged by a gun-rights group who say it violates the Second Amendment.

Jan. 6 House committee executive summary: The impact of Trump's election lies

The summary also details how the claims were premeditated. Even before the election, Trump insisted the only way he would lose would be by massive voter fraud.

Rampant theft is devastating Bronx small businesses

Running a bodega in the Bronx isn't what it used to be. Store owners and shopkeepers say they witness shoplifting in their businesses every day. The constant theft is threatening their survival.

IRS delayed mandatory Trump tax audits, panel says

A new report says the Trump administration may have disregarded an IRS requirement dating back to 1977 that mandates audits of a president's tax filings.

House votes to release report on Trump's tax returns

A report issued by the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee finds that required IRS audits of Donald Trump were delayed.

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.

Serious questions raised about GOP congressman-elect George Santos

Republican George Santos flipped a Long Island-based U.S. House seat in November. But now a report has raised serious allegations about whether Santos misrepresented his education and employment history.

NYC council member’s home targeted by anti-drag protesters

Protesters targeted New York City Council member Erik Bottcher's Hell's Kitchen home with demeaning graffiti and allegedly entered the building.

NYC seeks federal aid for influx of asylum seekers if Title 42 ends

The expiration of Title 42 would mean that New York City could see an influx of thousands of asylum seekers every month. But Chief Justice John Roberts put the expiration on hold and asked the Biden administration to respond to the issue.

Trump criminal referral: What laws the Jan. 6 panel says were broken

The committee's referrals to the Justice Department carry no legal weight since federal prosecutors are already conducting their own investigation and are the sole deciders of whether to pursue charges against Trump.

Elon Musk's Twitter poll: Users say he should step down as CEO

Elon Musk had launched a 12-hour poll asking if he should step down as head of Twitter. “I will abide by the results of this poll,” he added.

Mayor Adams says NYC is not prepared for migrant surge

“Our shelter system is full, and we are nearly out of money, staff, and space," Adams said in a statement on Sunday, asking for federal assistance to deal with the influx of migrants.

Reporter suspensions widening rift between Twitter and media

Reporters from several news agencies have seen their accounts go dark, with suspensions continuing even this weekend with a Washington Post reporter.