Republican wins are wake up call for Democrats across nation
As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to pass his infrastructure bill, a political analyst says if they don't, the 2022 elections could see more Republican surprises.
As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to pass his infrastructure bill, a political analyst says if they don't, the 2022 elections could see more Republican surprises.
Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Hochul unveils scaled-down plans for renovating Penn Station
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has detailed plans to redo often-maligned Penn Station, the country's busiest rail hub.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has detailed plans to redo often-maligned Penn Station, the country's busiest rail hub.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Murphy, Ciattarelli in a tight race for New Jersey governor
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Florida's DeSantis dubs Biden admin the 'Brandon administration'
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
Mario Batali's sexual misconduct trial in Boston set for April
Celebrity chef Mario Batali's trial on a sexual misconduct charge in Boston has been set for April 11. Batali has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and battery on allegations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali's trial on a sexual misconduct charge in Boston has been set for April 11. Batali has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and battery on allegations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017.
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: LA County supervisors approve $2.5M settlement of 2 suits
Under the proposed settlement, still subject to court approval, Matthew Mauser stands to receive $1.25 million and siblings J.J. Altobelli and Alexis Altobelli would share another $1.25 million.
Under the proposed settlement, still subject to court approval, Matthew Mauser stands to receive $1.25 million and siblings J.J. Altobelli and Alexis Altobelli would share another $1.25 million.
De Blasio files paperwork to set up run for NY governor
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is one step closer to joining the race for governor of New York after filing paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is one step closer to joining the race for governor of New York after filing paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Biden administration moves to curb methane emission from oil and gas operations
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
Florida man faces daily fines for massive 'Let's Go Brandon' sign and pro-Trump sign: 'That's free speech'
A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, "Let’s Go Brandon."
A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, "Let’s Go Brandon."
Elon Musk offers $6B in Tesla stock if UN shows how it will solve world hunger
Elon Musk offered $6 billion worth of Tesla stock if the U.N. food agency could show how the money would “solve world hunger.”
Elon Musk offered $6 billion worth of Tesla stock if the U.N. food agency could show how the money would “solve world hunger.”
Race for Mayor: Adams and Sliwa campaign on final day
Eric Adams, a Democrat, is facing Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, in the race for mayor of New York City. Polls were open across the city for Election Day.
Eric Adams, a Democrat, is facing Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, in the race for mayor of New York City. Polls were open across the city for Election Day.
Musk would liquidate Tesla shares to 'solve world hunger' if UN can explain how money would be spent
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
Buffalo Bills seek new stadium funding deal by end of 2021
Though relocation remains a threat, Buffalo Bills say they are focused on reaching an agreement with state and county officials to help finance a proposed $1.4 billion stadium to be built across the street from their existing 48-year-old facility in Orchard Park.
Though relocation remains a threat, Buffalo Bills say they are focused on reaching an agreement with state and county officials to help finance a proposed $1.4 billion stadium to be built across the street from their existing 48-year-old facility in Orchard Park.
Biden seeks solutions for supply chain delays at G20 summit
President Joe Biden plans to talk with fellow world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Rome about relieving supply chain bottlenecks.
President Joe Biden plans to talk with fellow world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Rome about relieving supply chain bottlenecks.