Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC

Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.

Primary Day 2021: A long wait for results in Democratic NYC mayoral race

With the debut of ranked-choice voting and absentee ballots still to be sorted, it could take weeks to declare a winner in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City.

US takes down Iran-linked news websites, alleges disinformation

The U.S. Justice Department has seized several of Iran’s state-linked news websites they accuse of spreading “disinformation.”

For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate

Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.

Primary Day 2021: NYC mayoral, comptroller, Manhattan DA races and more

Party primaries were underway Tuesday all across New York from the hotly contested mayoral race in NYC to the comptroller showdown and race for Manhattan district attorney. Polls close at 9 p.m.

Ranked-choice voting in New York City's primary | EXPLAINER

Ranked-choice voting makes its debut in New York City's mayoral primary Tuesday. Even if a voter's top choice doesn't have enough support to win, their rankings of other candidates still play a role in determining the victor. One downside of the system is it makes it tough to forecast a winner before the vote count is complete.

Trump offers a Happy Father’s Day to 'losers'

Former President Donald Trump released a Father's Day message that, at the same time, insulted people and hoped everyone would come together.

Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll

DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.

'Obamacare' survives latest Supreme Court challenge

In a 7 to 2 vote, justices rejected a Republican-led effort to kill the national health care law.

Race for NYC mayoral candidacy hits the home stretch with 5 days until primary

The Democratic hopefuls hoping to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio were back on the campaign trail Thursday, coming off their last debate before Tuesday's primary election.

Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic

A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.

House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq

The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.

Survey: Young voters in NYC focused on climate change, public schools

Nearly 90 percent of young voters say they want elected officials to take more serious action against climate change, while just over 80 percent say they think public schools need more resources.