Louis Dejoy under DOJ investigation over campaign contributions

The DOJ is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business.

Democratic candidates spar over crime, economic recovery at mayoral debate

Candidates for mayor discussed defunding the police, rising crime in the city and how to bring New York City's economy back in a debate Wednesday night.

Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans

The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.

Gloves come off as Adams, Yang exchange barbs ahead of mayoral debate

Ahead of the first in-person debate in the Democratic race for New York City mayor, Eric Adams and Andrew Yang got a head start attacking each other.

China to allow couples to have 3 children to further cope with aging society

China’s ruling Communist Party said it will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in hopes of slowing the rapid aging of its population.

Biden’s $6T budget proposal: Social spending, taxes on business

President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.

Ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan says GOP 'at a crossroads,' calls for party members to reject Trump

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.”

Top 2 GOP candidates for NYC mayor exchange verbal fisticuffs

In a raucous live televised debate, the two main Republican candidates for New York City mayor -- Curtis Sliwa and Fernando Mateo -- exchanged verbal fisticuffs.

Mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan arrested at Black Lives Matter protest

Democratic mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan was arrested by the NYPD Tuesday after blocking traffic during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Lower Manhattan.

House GOP leaders condemn Greene over Holocaust comments

Greene, a conservative firebrand and ally of former President Donald Trump, has thrived on stirring controversy, pushing conspiracy theories and forcefully confronting her colleagues since taking her seat in the House in January.

Jen Psaki says Biden is so fit that she has trouble keeping up with him

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that President Biden is so healthy, she sometimes has a hard time keeping up with him.

How some hospitals are bolstering LGBTQ services | Pride and Pandemic

In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.