White House officially withdraws Neera Tanden nomination for budget chief from Senate
The White House on Thursday officially withdrew the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget from the U.S. Senate.
The White House on Thursday officially withdrew the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget from the U.S. Senate.
President Biden holds 1st news conference
President Joe Biden said that he plans to run for reelection in 2024 when asked at his first news conference since becoming president.
President Joe Biden said that he plans to run for reelection in 2024 when asked at his first news conference since becoming president.
President Biden 'expects' to run for reelection
When asked if he believes the 2024 election will be a rematch with former President Trump, Biden chuckled and said he has "no idea" and mused if the GOP will even exist by then.
When asked if he believes the 2024 election will be a rematch with former President Trump, Biden chuckled and said he has "no idea" and mused if the GOP will even exist by then.
Jessica Walter, ‘Arrested Development’ star, dies at 80
Jessica Walter, who won an Emmy for her role as Lucille Bluth in "Arrested Development" and boasted a career in film and television spanning six decades, died at 80, her daughter confirmed.
Jessica Walter, who won an Emmy for her role as Lucille Bluth in "Arrested Development" and boasted a career in film and television spanning six decades, died at 80, her daughter confirmed.
Biden doubles COVID-19 vaccination goal, addresses border crisis in 1st White House press conference
President Joe Biden fielded questions in his first news conference since taking office Thursday afternoon in the East Room at the White House.
President Joe Biden fielded questions in his first news conference since taking office Thursday afternoon in the East Room at the White House.
NJ gym owner who defied restrictions offering free memberships for anti-COVID vaxxers
The co-owner of a gym in New Jersey who refused to close during the pandemic is offering free memberships to those who don't get vaccinated.
The co-owner of a gym in New Jersey who refused to close during the pandemic is offering free memberships to those who don't get vaccinated.
Ken Jeong donates $50,000 to Atlanta shooting victims' families
Masked Singer panelist Ken Jeong recently donated $50,000 to the families of the victims of the recent spa shootings in Atlanta.
Masked Singer panelist Ken Jeong recently donated $50,000 to the families of the victims of the recent spa shootings in Atlanta.
Cuomo gave family, VIPS, early access to coronavirus tests: Reports
Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly gave some family members and VIPs privileged access to coronavirus tests.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly gave some family members and VIPs privileged access to coronavirus tests.
Deal to legalize marijuana in New York is 'imminent,' lawmaker says
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes says Albany is nearing an agreement to legalize marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes says Albany is nearing an agreement to legalize marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Governor: New Jersey schools should be all in person in fall
There should be no option for remote learning, and all students should be back in person when the new school year starts in September, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday.
There should be no option for remote learning, and all students should be back in person when the new school year starts in September, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
NYC to expand free preschool program for 3-year-old children
Starting this fall, early education will be available in all 32 school districts for three-year-olds.
Starting this fall, early education will be available in all 32 school districts for three-year-olds.
Biden's dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House after spending time in Delaware amid a biting incident involving Major.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House after spending time in Delaware amid a biting incident involving Major.
‘Virginia Woolf,’ ‘Goldbergs’ star George Segal dies at 87
George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966′s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and starred in the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said.
George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966′s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and starred in the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said.
Asian Americans seek greater political power in wake of attacks
Asian Americans are once again pushing for greater political influence in the U.S. in the wake of last week's shootings in the Atlanta area.
Asian Americans are once again pushing for greater political influence in the U.S. in the wake of last week's shootings in the Atlanta area.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth threatens to withhold vote on key Cabinet nominations due to lack of AAPI representation
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.