Rep.-Elect George Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in
George Santos is expected to take the oath of office to Congress Tuesday despite admitting most of his resume is fabricated.
George Santos is expected to take the oath of office to Congress Tuesday despite admitting most of his resume is fabricated.
How the House of Representatives elects a speaker
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Rep.-elect George Santos ready to be sworn in
Calls for the incoming Congressman to step aside are growing louder, after the 34-year-old admitted to embellishing much of his life - including his education, professional and religious backgrounds.
Calls for the incoming Congressman to step aside are growing louder, after the 34-year-old admitted to embellishing much of his life - including his education, professional and religious backgrounds.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut laws that take effect in 2023
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning in 2023.
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning in 2023.
NY lawmakers get pay raise making them nation's best-paid
Members of both houses will get a pay raise of $32,000, for a base salary of $142,000, under a bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a day before her inauguration Sunday.
Members of both houses will get a pay raise of $32,000, for a base salary of $142,000, under a bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a day before her inauguration Sunday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul sworn in as NY's first female governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Trump's tax returns made public after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Calls grow for Rep.-elect George Santos to resign
A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.
A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Nassau County DA launches investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos
“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.
“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.
Biden arrives in US Virgin Islands to relax between holidays
President Joe Biden is in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in the new year with family.
President Joe Biden is in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in the new year with family.
Mayor grades himself B+, promises 'Aaron Judge year'
When Eric Adams took office at the beginning of 2022, New York City was in the midst of a COVID surge, vaccine and mask mandates were in place, and major felonies were at their highest since 2016. So how does he think his administration has performed?
When Eric Adams took office at the beginning of 2022, New York City was in the midst of a COVID surge, vaccine and mask mandates were in place, and major felonies were at their highest since 2016. So how does he think his administration has performed?
Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
Kari Lake loses 2022 election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.