Build Back Better bill: Latest on the SALT deduction battle
Residents of high-tax states — such as New York and New Jersey — are looking for some relief on their tax bills via the Democrats' sweeping legislation that would raise the cap on the SALT deduction.
Residents of high-tax states — such as New York and New Jersey — are looking for some relief on their tax bills via the Democrats' sweeping legislation that would raise the cap on the SALT deduction.
Biden administration restores clean-water safeguards halted in Trump era
The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.
The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.
House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
House moves toward OK of Dems' sweeping social, climate bill
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
House panel on COVID-19 pandemic subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro
In a memo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., alleged Navarro prioritized politics and promoted former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election results were fraudulent.
In a memo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., alleged Navarro prioritized politics and promoted former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election results were fraudulent.
Former Gov. Cuomo's lawyer calls on AG James to recuse herself from investigation
Cuomo's lawyer, Rita Glavin, said that Attorney General Letitita James' judgement has been compromised by her run for Governor of New York
Cuomo's lawyer, Rita Glavin, said that Attorney General Letitita James' judgement has been compromised by her run for Governor of New York
Biden, Trudeau kick off North American summit with in-person meeting
President Joe Biden kicked off the North American Leaders Summit on Thursday with a one-on-one meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
President Joe Biden kicked off the North American Leaders Summit on Thursday with a one-on-one meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
2 Iranian hackers charged with threatening US voters ahead of 2020 election
The indictment filed in federal court in Manhattan was unsealed on Thursday.
The indictment filed in federal court in Manhattan was unsealed on Thursday.
Biden signs 3 bipartisan bills in support of police, federal officers
President Biden signed three pieces of bipartisan legislation that support law enforcement, U.S. federal officers and other first responders.
President Biden signed three pieces of bipartisan legislation that support law enforcement, U.S. federal officers and other first responders.
House censures Arizona Rep. Gosar for violent video in rare rebuke
The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country.
The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country.
Blinken arrives in Kenya to boost US response to regional crises
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his first official visit to Africa in Kenya amid worsening crises in neighboring Ethiopia and Sudan.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his first official visit to Africa in Kenya amid worsening crises in neighboring Ethiopia and Sudan.
Jumaane Williams joins growing field of Democrats running for NY governor
Democrat Jumaane Williams, New York City's elected public advocate, is running for New York governor, making the self-described activist perhaps the most progressive candidate in next year's increasingly crowded race.
Democrat Jumaane Williams, New York City's elected public advocate, is running for New York governor, making the self-described activist perhaps the most progressive candidate in next year's increasingly crowded race.
One-on-one: Rep. Jackie Speier explains why it's time to 'pass the torch'
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
Wyoming GOP will no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
Zephyr Teachout running for New York attorney general again
Fordham Law professor Zephyr Teachout has announced she is once again seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general of New York. Teachout ran in 2018 but lost to Letitia James in the primary. She has also run unsuccessfully for governor and for Congress.
Fordham Law professor Zephyr Teachout has announced she is once again seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general of New York. Teachout ran in 2018 but lost to Letitia James in the primary. She has also run unsuccessfully for governor and for Congress.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Biden taps former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to implement infrastructure plan
Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.
Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
Man arrested for threatening to kill GOP congressman who voted for Biden's infrastructure bill
A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said.
A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said.