Trump, Giuliani and Stormy
President Donald Trump says the new addition to his legal team, Rudy Giuliani, will "get his facts straight." Trump, speaking to reporters Friday, suggested that Giuliani had misspoken about reimbursements to the president's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, for payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as part of a nondisclosure agreement.
President Donald Trump says the new addition to his legal team, Rudy Giuliani, will "get his facts straight." Trump, speaking to reporters Friday, suggested that Giuliani had misspoken about reimbursements to the president's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, for payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as part of a nondisclosure agreement.
Trump-Kim summit?
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has asked to meet with President Donald Trump, who has agreed. But when this will take place is unclear because of conflicting information. At the White House Thursday, South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong said Trump would meet with Kim by May to "continue the goal of denuclearization." But shortly after the announcement, the White House in a statement did not specify when the summit between Trump and North Korean leader would happen.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has asked to meet with President Donald Trump, who has agreed. But when this will take place is unclear because of conflicting information. At the White House Thursday, South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong said Trump would meet with Kim by May to "continue the goal of denuclearization." But shortly after the announcement, the White House in a statement did not specify when the summit between Trump and North Korean leader would happen.
SpaceX rocket takes flight
Twenty-seven engines roared into life Tuesday afternoon. Thick plumes of white smoke unfolded from the Florida launching pad and within seconds the Falcon Heavy was airborne. The heavy climbed against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. SpaceX has decided against flying passengers on the Heavy and instead will accelerate development of an even bigger rocket to accommodate deep-space crews.
Twenty-seven engines roared into life Tuesday afternoon. Thick plumes of white smoke unfolded from the Florida launching pad and within seconds the Falcon Heavy was airborne. The heavy climbed against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. SpaceX has decided against flying passengers on the Heavy and instead will accelerate development of an even bigger rocket to accommodate deep-space crews.
Trump denies Mueller report
President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that Trump quickly dismissed Friday as "fake news."
President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that Trump quickly dismissed Friday as "fake news."
Trump slams Russia probe
While firmly criticizing the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump was non-committal on whether he would agree to a possible interview with the Justice Department's special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump described the probe as a cloud over his administration.
While firmly criticizing the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump was non-committal on whether he would agree to a possible interview with the Justice Department's special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump described the probe as a cloud over his administration.
North Korea missile test
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The ICBM flew 2,800 miles into space for a total of 50 minutes. That was more than 10 times higher than the orbit of NASA's space station. It splashed down 280 miles off the coast of Japan.
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The ICBM flew 2,800 miles into space for a total of 50 minutes. That was more than 10 times higher than the orbit of NASA's space station. It splashed down 280 miles off the coast of Japan.
Trump visits Coast Guard station
President Donald Trump kicked off his first Thanksgiving Day as commander-in-chief with a visit to a U.S. Coast Guard station in Florida. The president and the first lady shook hands with and fed members of the Coast Guard unit stationed in Lake Riviera. The holiday lunch set up for the men and women spending Thanksgiving at the station included turkey sandwiches, fruit, pastries and cookies.
President Donald Trump kicked off his first Thanksgiving Day as commander-in-chief with a visit to a U.S. Coast Guard station in Florida. The president and the first lady shook hands with and fed members of the Coast Guard unit stationed in Lake Riviera. The holiday lunch set up for the men and women spending Thanksgiving at the station included turkey sandwiches, fruit, pastries and cookies.
Trump downplays Manafort indictment
Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are facing charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and failing to disclose his work as an agent of a foreign government. Both have pled not guilty to all charges. President Trump pushed back hard against any notion that the Manafort/Gates indictments had any link to him or his campaign. He tweeted: "Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. But why aren't Crooked Hillary & the Dems the focus????? ....Also, there is NO COLLUSION!"
Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are facing charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and failing to disclose his work as an agent of a foreign government. Both have pled not guilty to all charges. President Trump pushed back hard against any notion that the Manafort/Gates indictments had any link to him or his campaign. He tweeted: "Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. But why aren't Crooked Hillary & the Dems the focus????? ....Also, there is NO COLLUSION!"
Sanders and de Blasio ride the subway
After days of damaging headlines about his alleged pay-to-play relationship with a wealthy donor, and with one week to go until election day, Mayor Bill de Blasio was eager to reset the agenda Monday morning with a high-profile friend by his side, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
After days of damaging headlines about his alleged pay-to-play relationship with a wealthy donor, and with one week to go until election day, Mayor Bill de Blasio was eager to reset the agenda Monday morning with a high-profile friend by his side, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Jeff Sessions on the Hill
Oversight hearings are when senators get the chance to grill Cabinet officials about all aspects of their department. Attorney General Jeff Sessions answered questions on all the legal aspects of the Trump administration: from the Russia investigation to the president's travel ban to the president's pardoning power.
Oversight hearings are when senators get the chance to grill Cabinet officials about all aspects of their department. Attorney General Jeff Sessions answered questions on all the legal aspects of the Trump administration: from the Russia investigation to the president's travel ban to the president's pardoning power.
Judge tosses Pharmo Bro in jail
A judge has revoked bail for so-called Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli and ordered him to jail ahead of his sentencing on securities fraud conviction. Judge Kiyo Matsumoto remanded Shkreli into custody for offering $5,000 to anyone who could get a lock of hair from Hillary Clinton's head while she is on a book tour.
A judge has revoked bail for so-called Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli and ordered him to jail ahead of his sentencing on securities fraud conviction. Judge Kiyo Matsumoto remanded Shkreli into custody for offering $5,000 to anyone who could get a lock of hair from Hillary Clinton's head while she is on a book tour.
Fate of DACA hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump gave some mixed messages on when he would make his announcement on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The White House confirmed that 800,000 so-called DREAMers will learn their potential fate on Tuesday, September 5.
President Donald Trump gave some mixed messages on when he would make his announcement on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The White House confirmed that 800,000 so-called DREAMers will learn their potential fate on Tuesday, September 5.
DRONE VIDEO: Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office released this aerial drone video of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge during a ceremony. The first span opens Aug. 25. In 2018, the second span will open and the Tappan Zee Bridge will close. (Video: NYS Media Services)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office released this aerial drone video of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge during a ceremony. The first span opens Aug. 25. In 2018, the second span will open and the Tappan Zee Bridge will close. (Video: NYS Media Services)
Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project
The replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge has been under construction since 2013. One of the spans will open for westbound traffic on August 25. The 3.1-mile-long bridge over the Hudson River links New York's Westchester and Rockland counties and is the largest infrastructure project in the country. The project cost $4 billion. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it was under budget and on time.
The replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge has been under construction since 2013. One of the spans will open for westbound traffic on August 25. The 3.1-mile-long bridge over the Hudson River links New York's Westchester and Rockland counties and is the largest infrastructure project in the country. The project cost $4 billion. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it was under budget and on time.
Trump slams senator on Twitter
President Donald Trump remains on what he calls a "working vacation" at his home on his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. The president on Monday lashed out on Twitter at Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist." He tweeted "never in the U.S. has anyone lied or defrauded voters" like Blumenthal.
President Donald Trump remains on what he calls a "working vacation" at his home on his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. The president on Monday lashed out on Twitter at Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist." He tweeted "never in the U.S. has anyone lied or defrauded voters" like Blumenthal.
Women in politics on the rise
Ever since Hillary Clinton lost and Donald Trump won the presidential election, political groups all over the country that train and back women candidates have seen an increase in interest. Although Clinton failed to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling, her defeat seems to have inspired other women to see a higher office.
Ever since Hillary Clinton lost and Donald Trump won the presidential election, political groups all over the country that train and back women candidates have seen an increase in interest. Although Clinton failed to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling, her defeat seems to have inspired other women to see a higher office.
New Tappan Zee Bridge opens in August
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge will open on August 25, 2017, when westbound traffic will begin moving onto the first span. The new $4 billion bridge is one of the biggest bridge projects in the nation and the largest in New York State Thruway authority history. The project is on budget and will be completed on time.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge will open on August 25, 2017, when westbound traffic will begin moving onto the first span. The new $4 billion bridge is one of the biggest bridge projects in the nation and the largest in New York State Thruway authority history. The project is on budget and will be completed on time.
Will Sessions step down?
The president is continuing to make digs at Attorney General Jeff Sessions. So speculation is growing about who might replace him. Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump's former nemesis during the campaign, is a top contender, the Washington Post reported. Trump called him "Lyin' Ted" during the Republican primaries.
The president is continuing to make digs at Attorney General Jeff Sessions. So speculation is growing about who might replace him. Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump's former nemesis during the campaign, is a top contender, the Washington Post reported. Trump called him "Lyin' Ted" during the Republican primaries.
Alan Dershowitz
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz defended O.J. Simpson during his double-murder trial in 1995. He spoke with GDNY on Friday about Simpson's parole hearing for a robbery conviction. Simpson will walk free in October,
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz defended O.J. Simpson during his double-murder trial in 1995. He spoke with GDNY on Friday about Simpson's parole hearing for a robbery conviction. Simpson will walk free in October,
Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russian lawyer
When Donald Trump Jr. Released his email chain earlier this week about setting up a meeting with a Russian lawyer to get dirt on Hillary Clinton he said he was doing it to be transparent. But what he didn't say was that another Russian was at that meeting last summer who reportedly has ties to Russian intelligence agencies.
When Donald Trump Jr. Released his email chain earlier this week about setting up a meeting with a Russian lawyer to get dirt on Hillary Clinton he said he was doing it to be transparent. But what he didn't say was that another Russian was at that meeting last summer who reportedly has ties to Russian intelligence agencies.