5 things to look for in California's gubernatorial recall

Most California Democrats vote by mail, and Republicans tend to vote in-person and have their ballots tallied faster. So whatever the results Tuesday night, they’ll likely become more and more Democratic as the counting continues.

AOC wears gown with 'Tax the Rich' on it to Met Gala

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore her politics to the 2021 Met Gala, an event where tickets go for $30,000.

Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates

President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.

Media outlets recall country's unity after Sept. 11 attacks

Media outlets that often spend hours each day exploring the country's differences paused to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by recalling almost wistfully the sense of common purpose that united Americans in the aftermath.

Gov. Ivey, who blamed 'unvaccinated folks' for COVID-19 surge, vows to resist Biden orders

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.

Giuliani associate pleads guilty in campaign donation case

Igor Fruman, a Florida businessman who made headlines for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan.

Brian Benjamin is sworn in as lieutenant governor of New York

Brian Benjamin took the oath of office on Thursday to become lieutenant governor of New York. He thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul for choosing him.

Justice Department files lawsuit against Texas over abortion law

The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."

White House withdraws ATF nominee amid bipartisan pushback

Bipartisan opposition has pressured the White House into withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Biden administration ousts 18 Trump appointed military academy board members

The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.

Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know

Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.

Bernie Sanders slams California recall in new ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom

The running of the statewide spot comes with just 15 days to go until California’s Sept. 14 recall election, with the latest public opinion polls suggesting that those likely to cast ballots are divided on whether to recall Newsom.

NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik delivers first child

Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik on Monday announced the birth of her first child, a boy named Sam.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.

Gov. Hochul introduces Sen. Benjamin as her pick for lieutenant governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul chose a state senator from Harlem to be the next lieutenant governor. Hochul and Brian Benjamin appeared together at a public announcement in Harlem on Thursday.