Memorial Day observances personal for Biden as weekend marks 6-year anniversary of son Beau's death

President Biden honored the nation’s sacrifices in a deeply personal manner as he paid tribute Sunday to those lost while remembering his late son Beau, a veteran who died six years ago to the day.

NY COVID positivity rate falls to lowest number since pandemic began

New York's 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to just 0.73 percent, the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic.

Latest Russian hack attempt largely fended off by US agencies, White House says

The White House says it believes U.S. government agencies largely fended off the latest cyberespionage onslaught blamed on Russia intelligence operatives, saying the spear-phishing campaign should not further damage relations with Moscow ahead of next month’s planned presidential summit.

$11 billion Hudson River rail tunnel gets key federal approval

The project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey can push ahead with engineering and design work after receiving a key approval from the deferral government.

Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day

President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.

Biden’s $6T budget proposal: Social spending, taxes on business

President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.

Judge agrees to appoint 'special master' in Giuliani Ukraine probe

A judge said Friday that he will appoint a "special master" to protect attorney-client privilege in the investigation of Rudy Giuliani's interactions with Ukrainian officials.

Biden orders more intel investigation of COVID-19 origin

Facebook says it will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made as the Biden Administration called on intelligence agencies to take a closer look at the cause of the outbreak.

Ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan says GOP 'at a crossroads,' calls for party members to reject Trump

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.”

US pipeline operators ordered to increase cyber defenses after ransomware attack

U.S. pipeline operators will now be required to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive. Pipeline companies, which until now operated under voluntary guidelines, could face financial penalties if they fail to comply.

Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.

Cuomo impeachment probe has now spoken to around 75 people

Lawyers helping the New York Assembly investigate whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached have interviewed five more people over the past month.

Poll: Donald Trump is 'true' president, majority of Republicans say

More than half of Republicans falsely believe that Donald Trump is the true president of the United States right now. The president is, in fact, Joe Biden.