Cuomo says care home death data should have been released faster

Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits that officials should have moved faster to release information on nursing home deaths related to coronavirus but denies any cover-up.

Democratic congressman from Mississippi sues Trump over Capitol riot

A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.

South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient

A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.

Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021

Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.

Trump surprises supporters at Presidents Day rally in Florida

Former President Donald Trump marked Presidents Day by waving to a throng of supporters gathered near his south Florida home.

Bill Gates' daughter trolls social media with 'implant' conspiracy post

The 24-year-old daughter of billionaire and brain Bill Gates said the COVID-19  vaccine "did NOT implant my genius father into my brain."

Bipartisan support grows for 9/11-style inquiry into Capitol riot after Trump acquittal

After former President Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent commission into the deadly Capitol riot.

ICE nearly released sex abuse convicts after confusion over Biden's 'release them all' memo

Immigration authorities prepared to release three men in Texas convicted of sex offenses against children in an apparent misapplication of President Joe Biden’s enforcement directives.

‘We will not wait for the next mass shooting’: Biden calls for tougher gun laws on Parkland anniversary

On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.

Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot

President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

White House deputy press secretary resigns after threatening reporter

White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.

Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection

The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.

'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter

During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.

Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial

Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Cuomo administration 'froze' over requests for nursing home data

Melissa DeRosa, the governor's right hand, told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release coronavirus death toll numbers among nursing home residents because officials worried that information would be used against them.

Biden seeks to close Guantanamo Bay prison following 'robust' review

President Joe Biden will seek to close the prison on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay following a review process, resuming a project begun under the Obama administration, the White House said Friday.