Biden celebrates infrastructure bill passage as 'monumental step forward'

President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation."

House lawmakers vote yes on Biden's $1T infrastructure bill

The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.

Surprise NJ Senate winner says sorry amid scrutiny of posts

A truck driver who ousted the powerful New Jersey Senate president in the election has apologized for social media posts including ones where he called Islam “a false religion,” compared vaccine mandates to the Holocaust and defended rioters at the Capitol.

House Democrats on track to vote on Biden's $1.85T package Friday

Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package.

Federal lawsuit alleges NRA illegally funded Trump, other GOP candidates

A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and others.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin

Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.

Truck driver Durr unseats longest-tenured NJ legislator Sweeney

Republican newcomer Edward Durr, who spent less than $200 on the primary run and about $10,000 on his entire campaign, defeated State Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney

New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.

Buffalo mayor, a write-in candidate, declares victory over AOC-backed socialist

Buffalo, New York, Mayor Byron Brown was not even on the ballot for his city's mayoral election but he has declared victory over Democratic candidate India Walton – a self-declared democratic socialist.

MURPHY WINS: Gov. Phil Murphy wins narrow reelection in New Jersey

Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since 1977.

Republican wins are wake up call for Democrats across nation

As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to pass his infrastructure bill, a political analyst says if they don't, the 2022 elections could see more Republican surprises.

Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill

House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'

Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.

Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.

Republicans again block Democrats' voting rights bill in Senate

Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation Wednesday and Republicans blocked it for the fourth time this year.

Murphy, Ciattarelli in a tight race for New Jersey governor

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.