Unemployment benefits set to expire as COVID relief bill remains unsigned by Trump
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
‘This bill is critical’: Biden pushes Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill
President-elect Biden is urging President Trump to provide relief for Americans.
President-elect Biden is urging President Trump to provide relief for Americans.
Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump is spending his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
President Donald Trump is spending his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
Cuomo: New York in 'footrace' amid rising coronavirus cases
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to remain vigilant in the fight against the coronavirus.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to remain vigilant in the fight against the coronavirus.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
‘Brighter days are coming soon’: President-elect Biden wishes Americans a Merry Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
President Trump spends Christmas in Florida
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.
UK air travelers to Newark will need negative COVID-19 test
United Airlines travelers to New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport from the United Kingdom will have to show a negative COVID-19 test beginning next week.
United Airlines travelers to New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport from the United Kingdom will have to show a negative COVID-19 test beginning next week.
President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
NYC sheriff's deputies to enforce quarantine for UK travelers
New York City will send sheriff’s deputies to the homes or hotel rooms of all travelers coming from the United Kingdom to ensure they comply with the city’s two-week COVID-19 quarantine requirement, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.
New York City will send sheriff’s deputies to the homes or hotel rooms of all travelers coming from the United Kingdom to ensure they comply with the city’s two-week COVID-19 quarantine requirement, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.
Murphy: Please stay home for Christmas as virus persists
Murphy used his final coronavirus briefing before the holiday to urge New Jerseyans not to gather with extended family as a means of limiting the spread of the virus.
Murphy used his final coronavirus briefing before the holiday to urge New Jerseyans not to gather with extended family as a means of limiting the spread of the virus.
Andrew Yang files paperwork for NYC mayoral run
Yang became popular during the Democratic presidential primaries based on his call to give every American a universal basic income of $1,000 a month.
Yang became popular during the Democratic presidential primaries based on his call to give every American a universal basic income of $1,000 a month.
Trump issues new wave of pardons, including Paul Manafort and Roger Stone
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and son-in-law's father in another round of clemency action.
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and son-in-law's father in another round of clemency action.
Trump grants 15 pardons, 5 commutations
The pardons announced Tuesday night include former Republican Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.
The pardons announced Tuesday night include former Republican Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.
Trump vetoes annual defense policy bill, potentially setting up 1st override vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy legislation, potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy legislation, potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.
NY may allow fans at Buffalo Bills playoff game as part of experiment
Gov. Cuomo says the Buffalo Bills could be allowed to have 6,700 fans in their stadium as part of a social experiment on reopening a venue using rapid testing and contact tracing.
Gov. Cuomo says the Buffalo Bills could be allowed to have 6,700 fans in their stadium as part of a social experiment on reopening a venue using rapid testing and contact tracing.
Some NYC restaurants may ban Cuomo, de Blasio over indoor dining shutdown
New York City restaurants owners are considering banning Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio from eating at their establishments -- a move to hit back against the latest restrictions banning indoor dining during the frigid winter months as well as constantly shifting rules during the coronavirus pandemic that have forced business owners to pay out of pocket with little government assistance.
New York City restaurants owners are considering banning Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio from eating at their establishments -- a move to hit back against the latest restrictions banning indoor dining during the frigid winter months as well as constantly shifting rules during the coronavirus pandemic that have forced business owners to pay out of pocket with little government assistance.
Dominion Voting Systems worker sues Trump campaign, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and others for defamation
An election systems worker driven into hiding by death threats has filed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign, two of its lawyers and some conservative media figures and outlets.
An election systems worker driven into hiding by death threats has filed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign, two of its lawyers and some conservative media figures and outlets.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Biden calls COVID-19 bill ‘far from perfect,’ pledges more aid in 2021
President-elect Joe Biden has expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as the nation deals with a COVID-19 surge.
President-elect Joe Biden has expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as the nation deals with a COVID-19 surge.