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.”

Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates

About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

Federal appeals court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies

Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”

What's in the infrastructure bill? Biden's signature measure explained

The House passed the bipartisan plan Friday night and Biden said Saturday he will hold a signing ceremony when lawmakers return from a week’s recess. Here's a look at what's in the bill.

Biden celebrates infrastructure bill passage as 'monumental step forward'

President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation."

House lawmakers vote yes on Biden's $1T infrastructure bill

The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.

Cuomo prosecutor seeks more time to finish investigation

A prosecutor investigating accusations that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped a woman has asked a judge for more time, saying the criminal complaint filed last week by the local sheriff was “potentially defective.”

NASCAR denounces 'Let's go, Brandon' political rally cry

NASCAR has denounced its association with the “Let’s go, Brandon” political cry that's being used as an insult to President Joe Biden.

26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies

At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.

City reaches vaccine agreement with unions, but not FDNY

New York City and four unions representing city workers reached an agreement on COVID-19 vaccinations, but no deal was reached with the FDNY.