Subway and street crime becoming a defining issue of NYC mayoral race
Some candidates for mayor of New York are making crime above and below ground in the city a campaign issue.
Some candidates for mayor of New York are making crime above and below ground in the city a campaign issue.
Biden's approval rating hits 63%, bolstered by pandemic response, new poll finds
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Murphy gliding in NJ's primary; GOP wrestling with Trump
New Jersey Republicans will decide whether they want an outspoken Donald Trump supporter to be their standard bearer in the fall election for governor.
New Jersey Republicans will decide whether they want an outspoken Donald Trump supporter to be their standard bearer in the fall election for governor.
NYC council candidate Harold Tischler avoids jail for sparking riot over COVID rules
A New York City political candidate who led protests against coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn last fall will avoid jail time after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of inciting a riot.
A New York City political candidate who led protests against coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn last fall will avoid jail time after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of inciting a riot.
Former MLB star, manager Bobby Valentine running for mayor of Stamford
Bobby Valentine is taking a swing at politics, announcing Friday that he's running for mayor of his Connecticut hometown.
Bobby Valentine is taking a swing at politics, announcing Friday that he's running for mayor of his Connecticut hometown.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
Oversight board says Trump's Facebook suspension was OK
An oversight board upheld the suspension of former President Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday.
An oversight board upheld the suspension of former President Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Sheldon Silver released from prison on furlough, AP source claims
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has reportedly been released from a federal prison on furlough while he awaits potential placement to home confinement.
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has reportedly been released from a federal prison on furlough while he awaits potential placement to home confinement.
Jenner says transgender girls in women’s sports is ‘unfair’
Jenner, a 1976 decathlon Olympic gold medalist who came out as a transgender woman in 2015, told a TMZ reporter on Saturday that it’s “a question of fairness.”
Jenner, a 1976 decathlon Olympic gold medalist who came out as a transgender woman in 2015, told a TMZ reporter on Saturday that it’s “a question of fairness.”
Newsmax apologizes to Dominion worker for false voter fraud claims
Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.
Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.
All aboard! Biden visits Philadelphia to help Amtrak mark 50 years on the rails
As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as “Amtrak Joe.”
As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as “Amtrak Joe.”
President Biden marks 100th day in office in Georgia pushing new spending plan
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.



















