2 women running for governor, history in post-Cuomo New York
Just months after getting its first female governor, New York now has two prominent women running to lead the state long term in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation in August amid allegations he sexually harassed women.
Just months after getting its first female governor, New York now has two prominent women running to lead the state long term in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation in August amid allegations he sexually harassed women.
19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
What does ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ mean?
When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles.
When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles.
Albany County Sheriff defends filing of criminal complaint against Cuomo
A New York sheriff is defending his decision to file a criminal complaint against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo without consulting prosecutors or the woman who says Cuomo groped her late last year.
A New York sheriff is defending his decision to file a criminal complaint against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo without consulting prosecutors or the woman who says Cuomo groped her late last year.
Biden joins world leaders for G-20 summit in Rome: Here's what to know
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
FDNY anti-vaccine mandate protest draws thousands
Thousands of FDNY union members are protesting the city's vaccine requirement.
Thousands of FDNY union members are protesting the city's vaccine requirement.
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo charged with misdemeanor sex crime
A misdemeanor complaint charging former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a sex crime has been filed in Albany, a court spokesperson says.
A misdemeanor complaint charging former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a sex crime has been filed in Albany, a court spokesperson says.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
Biden arrives in Rome for global summit as domestic agenda in limbo
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
'Stupid' and 'insane': Billionaires vent over tax plan
Musk, who recently blew past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as the world No. 1 in wealth thanks to Tesla's soaring share price, would be liable for perhaps a $50 billion tax hit under the Democratic proposal.
Musk, who recently blew past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as the world No. 1 in wealth thanks to Tesla's soaring share price, would be liable for perhaps a $50 billion tax hit under the Democratic proposal.
Sources: Letitia James will run for New York governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who were not authorized to speak publicly.
New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who were not authorized to speak publicly.
TMZ: Trump plans to attend World Series at Truist Park
Game 3 and Game 4 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves are set for Friday and Saturday, respectively. TMZ reports Trump will be in Atlanta but it's unclear if any of his family members will be with him.
Game 3 and Game 4 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves are set for Friday and Saturday, respectively. TMZ reports Trump will be in Atlanta but it's unclear if any of his family members will be with him.
Judge refuses to stop vaccine mandate for NYPD, other workers
A New York judge on Wednesday refused to pause a vaccine mandate set to take effect Friday for the city’s municipal workforce, denying a police union’s request for a temporarily restraining order.
A New York judge on Wednesday refused to pause a vaccine mandate set to take effect Friday for the city’s municipal workforce, denying a police union’s request for a temporarily restraining order.
Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Internal docs show Facebook overlooked Trump's rhetoric amid George Floyd protest
It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.
It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.
NYC mayoral campaign: Adams and Sliwa trade insults and compliments
The candidates running to become New York City's mayor lobbed accusations at each other about palling around with gangsters and acting like children or clowns but the second debate between Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa ended on a surprisingly tender note involving cats and veganism.
The candidates running to become New York City's mayor lobbed accusations at each other about palling around with gangsters and acting like children or clowns but the second debate between Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa ended on a surprisingly tender note involving cats and veganism.
How Tesla–Hertz deal may help make electric cars mainstream
Hertz is set to buy 100,000 cars from Tesla in an effort to electrify its rental fleet.
Hertz is set to buy 100,000 cars from Tesla in an effort to electrify its rental fleet.
Elon Musk's wealth grows 11.4% to nearly $256B after Hertz Tesla order
After Hertz’s Tesla order, Elon Musk is now worth more than Google co-founder Larry Page and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to Forbes.
After Hertz’s Tesla order, Elon Musk is now worth more than Google co-founder Larry Page and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to Forbes.