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.
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.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Caroline Simmons defeats Bobby Valentine in Stamford mayor's race
Democratic state Rep. Caroline Simmons has been elected mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. Former MLB manager and player Bobby Valentine conceded defeat in a speech to his supporters. Simmons will be the first woman to serve as mayor of Stamford, the state's second-largest city.
Democratic state Rep. Caroline Simmons has been elected mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. Former MLB manager and player Bobby Valentine conceded defeat in a speech to his supporters. Simmons will be the first woman to serve as mayor of Stamford, the state's second-largest city.
Key takeaways from election results 2021, Youngkin’s Virginia win
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Alvin Bragg elected Manhattan's first Black district attorney
Alvin Bragg has been elected Manhattan's first Black district attorney. When Bragg takes office in January, he'll inherit an ongoing investigation of former President Donald Trump.
Alvin Bragg has been elected Manhattan's first Black district attorney. When Bragg takes office in January, he'll inherit an ongoing investigation of former President Donald Trump.
Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
TOO CLOSE TO CALL: Tight race for NJ governor between Murphy and Ciattarelli
A tight race for governor is unfolding in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy was trying to win reelection against Republican former State Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli in a race that was also too early to call. If successful, Murphy would be the first Democrat reelected as the state's governor in 44 years.
A tight race for governor is unfolding in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy was trying to win reelection against Republican former State Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli in a race that was also too early to call. If successful, Murphy would be the first Democrat reelected as the state's governor in 44 years.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Election officials try to get Sliwa to remove coat to vote
Election officials had issues with two things that Curtis Sliwa did at his polling station. They gave in on one thing but refused on the other.
Election officials had issues with two things that Curtis Sliwa did at his polling station. They gave in on one thing but refused on the other.
De Blasio files paperwork to set up run for NY governor
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is one step closer to joining the race for governor of New York after filing paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is one step closer to joining the race for governor of New York after filing paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee.
Election Day in NYC: Voters to select either Eric Adams or Curtis Sliwa for mayor
New York City voters will pick the city's next mayor Tuesday, with voters deciding between Republican radio host Curtis Sliwa and Democrat Eric Adams, a Brooklyn police captain who went into politics.
New York City voters will pick the city's next mayor Tuesday, with voters deciding between Republican radio host Curtis Sliwa and Democrat Eric Adams, a Brooklyn police captain who went into politics.
Race for Mayor: Adams and Sliwa campaign on final day
Eric Adams, a Democrat, is facing Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, in the race for mayor of New York City. Polls were open across the city for Election Day.
Eric Adams, a Democrat, is facing Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, in the race for mayor of New York City. Polls were open across the city for Election Day.
Murphy, Ciattarelli tour NJ as campaign comes to close
In the closing hours of New Jersey's campaign for governor, Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy is traveled the state touting the progressive accomplishments during his first term and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is also on tour railing against high property taxes and mask mandates in schools.
In the closing hours of New Jersey's campaign for governor, Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy is traveled the state touting the progressive accomplishments during his first term and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is also on tour railing against high property taxes and mask mandates in schools.
Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
160,000+ early votes cast in NYC ahead of Election Day
169,879 early votes had been cast in New York City by Sunday, according to the Board of Elections.
169,879 early votes had been cast in New York City by Sunday, according to the Board of Elections.
Biden seeks solutions for supply chain delays at G20 summit
President Joe Biden plans to talk with fellow world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Rome about relieving supply chain bottlenecks.
President Joe Biden plans to talk with fellow world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Rome about relieving supply chain bottlenecks.
Gov. Murphy positioned as 'canary in a coal mine' for Democrat policies: 'We're doing what they're discussing'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has claimed that his state shows the effect of Democrat policies in action – the same policies currently debated in Congress for President Biden’s mammoth infrastructure bill.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has claimed that his state shows the effect of Democrat policies in action – the same policies currently debated in Congress for President Biden’s mammoth infrastructure bill.
G-20 summit: Leaders endorse global minimum tax on corporations
Amid skyrocketing revenues of some multinational businesses, leaders of the world’s biggest economies have endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations as part of an agreement on new international tax rules.
Amid skyrocketing revenues of some multinational businesses, leaders of the world’s biggest economies have endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations as part of an agreement on new international tax rules.