Democrats confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat of liberal DA

San Francisco's longstanding problems with vandalism, open drug use and robberies proved too much for voters, who blamed ousted DA Chesa Boudin for making the situation worse.

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

House candidate Carl Paladino posts about mass shooting conspiracies

The post also included theories about CIA mind-control and the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and John Lennon, and vaccines.

Election 2022: Hochul defends record in debate with Suozzi, Williams

Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams — the two Democrats challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid to keep her job — criticized her for her past backing from the NRA and the deal she reached to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer money on a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills.

Mayor Adams' job approval sinks amid fears over crime

A new poll shows that nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers are concerned they could be the victim of a violent crime. And the mayor's approval numbers are falling as a result.

Primary election in NJ: Voters selecting candidates for U.S. House races

Tuesday, June 7, was Primary Day in New Jersey and six other states. Voters in the Garden State were choosing who will get to run in November's midterm elections.

Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues

Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.

Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House

Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."

Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women

The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”

NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles

New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.

Meet the group teaching America’s mayors how to respond to mass shootings

“Mayors rarely think about how they’d respond to a mass shooting until it happens ... This isn’t something you can learn by participating in an active shooter drill."

New York City launches bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

The bid proposes Madison Square Garden as the primary event site, with the Jacob K. Javits Center available to host other components of the event.