Former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has corruption trial date set

A January trial date has been set for former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin to face charges that he traded his clout as a state senator for campaign contributions.

NJ abortion access would expand under proposal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed legislation to expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure.

2022 midterms: Jim Pillen beats Trump's candidate in Nebraska governor primary

Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, defeated eight challengers, including Charles Herbster, a businessman who faced groping allegations late in the campaign.

Biden pushes 'ultra-MAGA' label on GOP as he defends record

It is a message seemingly aimed directly at the listless and divided base of Biden's own party, as Democrats struggle to keep their voters motivated, as well as at some moderate voters who still recoil at the memory of Trump’s tumultuous tenure in office.

Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong

Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.

Arson at Wisconsin Family Action; Madison group backs Roe v. Wade repeal

Arson investigators are probing a fire Sunday inside the headquarters of Wisconsin Family Action, where someone spray-painted a message outside the building.

Abortion rights debate hits NYC streets

Protesters on both sides of the abortion debate took to the streets across New York City.

Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?

A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.

Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified for reelection, secretary of state rules

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has accepted a judge's decision that states U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified to run for reelection.

Karine Jean-Pierre, next White House press secretary, grew up in NY

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary. She grew up in Queens and Long Island, and graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale.

NJ legal cannabis: Police chiefs want cops banned from using weed

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.

Conservative states look to eliminate all exceptions for abortion, including rape, incest

Idaho and Utah have exceptions for rape or incest, but require the pregnant woman to first file a police report and then prove to the abortion provider the report was made.

Man charged with murdering wife wins primary election in Indiana

An Indiana Republican who won a primary election in his hometown this week has been in jail on murder charges since March.