Biden touts $1T infrastructure plan as eventual fix to supply chain backlog, inflation

President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut agree on federal transit aid sharing

After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.

South Bronx residents, leaders call for capping Cross-Bronx Expressway

Exhaust fumes from the heavily traveled Cross-Bronx Expressway have contributed to increased asthma rates in surrounding neighborhoods over the half-century since Robert Moses's plan for the highway disrupted and dislocated communities of color.

Judge denies Trump’s request to block some documents from Jan. 6 committee

A federal judge ruled that the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot can access some White House records leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

House Jan. 6 panel issues 10 more subpoenas to former Trump aides

House investigators have issued subpoenas to 10 more former officials who worked for Donald Trump at the end of his presidency.

11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.

Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022

The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.

Kamala Harris aims to strengthen US-France ties during Paris trip

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.

Whistleblowers to play key role in enforcing Biden's vaccine mandate

To enforce President Joe Biden’s forthcoming COVID-19 mandate, the U.S. Labor Department is going to need a lot of help so the government will rely upon a corps of informers to identify violations.

Congressman tweets video showing him 'killing' AOC

Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar was facing criticism after he tweeted a video that included altered animation showing him striking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword.

Ciattarelli campaign not alleging fraud but says recount possible

New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign denies that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but says the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.

New York enacts tougher robocall laws but effectiveness unclear

Gov. Hochul has signed two bills into law that aim to crack down on robocalls and prevent scammers from illegally spoofing phone numbers. Effective immediately, noncompliant companies can be hit with a maximum penalty of $100,000 per offense.

House committee investigating Capitol riot subpoenas 6 Trump associates

A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six more associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.

Biden takes aim at Putin following REvil ransomware charges, sanctions

U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.

Hip-hop icon Missy Elliott receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Monday honoring four-time Grammy award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer, Missy Elliott.

COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”