Trump releases list of 20 possible Supreme Court picks, including Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Casinos in NY, malls in NYC reopen
Casinos across New York and malls in New York City reopened Wednesday with restrictions and social distancing in place.
Casinos across New York and malls in New York City reopened Wednesday with restrictions and social distancing in place.
South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair after White House stages RNC events
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
President Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report
"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.
"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.
Gov. Cuomo: COVID-19 is already a problem at colleges
Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.
Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.
Justice Department seeks to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation lawsuit
The DoJ lawyers argue that Trump was “acting within the scope of his office” when he denied Carroll’s allegations last year that he raped her in a New York luxury department store in the mid-1990s.
The DoJ lawyers argue that Trump was “acting within the scope of his office” when he denied Carroll’s allegations last year that he raped her in a New York luxury department store in the mid-1990s.
Gov. Murphy stops removal of flag displays on highways
Murphy announced that the removal of flags would be suspended and that he did not like the idea during his afternoon coronavirus briefing on Tuesday.
Murphy announced that the removal of flags would be suspended and that he did not like the idea during his afternoon coronavirus briefing on Tuesday.
Comptroller Scott Stringer announces campaign for mayor of New York
Stringer has previously served as Manhattan borough president and as a member of the state Assembly.
Stringer has previously served as Manhattan borough president and as a member of the state Assembly.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia resigns as she mulls mayoral run
Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia resigned Tuesday as she considers a mayoral run, confirmed Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia resigned Tuesday as she considers a mayoral run, confirmed Mayor Bill de Blasio.
VP Pence visits La Crosse, touts administration's job creation success
Vice President Mike Pence visited La Crosse on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Vice President Mike Pence visited La Crosse on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Trump floats using $300B in coronavirus relief for new stimulus checks
President Trump called on Congress to approve a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks for American families by reallocating $300 billion in unused coronavirus relief funds.
President Trump called on Congress to approve a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks for American families by reallocating $300 billion in unused coronavirus relief funds.
Cuomo: Coronavirus infection rate in NY under 1 percent for 30 straight days
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the state’s COVID-19 infection rate has stayed below 1 percent for 30 days in a row.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the state’s COVID-19 infection rate has stayed below 1 percent for 30 days in a row.
Car parade to support President Trump goes through I-4 in Orlando, video shows
Throughout the nation, Trump supporters have organized car and boat parades to show support for his 2020 election campaign.
Throughout the nation, Trump supporters have organized car and boat parades to show support for his 2020 election campaign.
Trump threatens to defund schools that teach '1619 Project'
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump to campaign in battleground states, Florida and North Carolina, on Tuesday
The White House says Trump will stop in Jupiter, Florida, on Tuesday to remind voters there of his conservation and environmental protection efforts in the Everglades region.
The White House says Trump will stop in Jupiter, Florida, on Tuesday to remind voters there of his conservation and environmental protection efforts in the Everglades region.
TikTok employee asks federal court to block Trump ban
TikTok employee Patrick Ryan is asking a federal judge to block President Trump's executive order potentially banning the app's U.S. operations.
TikTok employee Patrick Ryan is asking a federal judge to block President Trump's executive order potentially banning the app's U.S. operations.