Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years

The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.

Homeless man arrested in connection with stabbing of Eric Adams campaign worker

A homeless man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack on a man who was doing volunteer work for New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams.

Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden

President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.

Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax charges

After a far-reaching investigation spanning more than two years, a grand jury in New York indicted the Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer over tax and financial dealings. Donald Trump was not charged in the case.

Poll: Majority of New Yorkers want Cuomo to resign or not run again

A new poll by Siena College indicates that a majority of New Yorkers want Governor Andrew Cuomo either to resign immediately or not to run for a fourth term in office.

Biden says feds will 'pick up 100% of the cost' for first 30 days of Surfside search and rescue efforts

"I have the power and will announce shortly that we’ll be able to pick up 100% of the cost from the county and the state over the first 30 days," Biden said at the briefing. "I think I’m quite sure I can do that."

Jeff Bezos picks female aerospace pioneer for voyage to outer space

Wally Funk will be aboard the July 20 launch from West Texas. She is among the so-called Mercury 13 women who went through astronaut training in the 1960s, but never made it to space.

Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump's company, according to multiple news outlets.

NYC mayoral primary blunder fuels Trump's 'conspiracy theories'

Donald Trump and his allies are using the New York City Board of Elections mistake in the mayoral primary to bolster their claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

Trump Organization CFO expected in court after indictment

New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment in a two-year investigation into Donald Trump’s business practices, accusing his namesake company and its longtime finance chief of tax crimes related to fringe benefits for employees.

Con Ed pleads with New Yorkers to conserve energy amid heat wave, power outages

Con Edison is requesting that customers reduce the use of non-essential electronic devices and appliances like clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, and unneeded lighting.

'Smallville' star Allison Mack gets 3 years in prison in sex slave case

Allison Mack, best known for her role as Clark Kent's best friend in "Smallville," is set to serve three years in prison for her involvement in the NXIVM sex-slave case.

Former President Trump tours southern border with Gov. Abbott to discuss border security

Former President Trump's visit to the Texas border comes two weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott promised to finish the border wall in Texas using state funds and private donations. Critics call it a political stunt.

Next step in Cuomo impeachment probe: subpoenas to witnesses

Lawmakers on the New York Assembly’s Judiciary Committee say they will issue subpoenas to compel documents from witnesses for a months-long probe whether there are grounds to impeach Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

New Jersey to triple offshore wind power capacity

New Jersey utility regulators approved the state's second and third offshore wind projects, advancing the state's quest to become a national leader in the wind power industry.