President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing

President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.

Rep. Lee Zeldin enters race for governor of New York

Lee Zeldin, a Republican from Long Island, is not well known around the state. But that isn't stopping him from looking to unseat the vulnerable Andrew Cuomo.

Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall

The vocal Republican and former reality TV star, 71, is said to be "actively exploring" a run for governor of California, according to Axios, which cited three sources close to the situation.

Former Trump HUD official sanctioned over Hatch Act violations, barred from office for 4 years

Authorities say a former federal official has admitted she abused her authority in a publicity stunt that tricked New York City public housing residents into sounding supportive of former President Donald Trump.

Majority in US back easier voter registration, poll results show

A new survey measuring the popularity of major pieces of sweeping legislation in Congress finds solid support from Americans for Democrats’ proposals to overhaul voting in the U.S.

NYC mayor candidate Yang back campaigning after kidney stone

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has resumed campaigning a day after going to the hospital for a kidney stone.

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.

US to begin indirect talks with Iran on returning to nuclear deal

The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang drops 'Yang Gang' rap

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang dropped a new campaign video in the form of a rap song by hip hop artist MC Jin.

Andrew Yang hospitalized with an apparent kidney stone

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is in the hospital with an apparent kidney stone, his campaign said Friday.

Pelosi: Rep. Gaetz should be removed from House Judiciary Committee if alleged sex trafficking claims are true

Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing accusations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, should at a minimum be removed from the House Judiciary Committee if the claims are true, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

Kamala Harris, second gentleman to move into official vice presidential residence next week

After more than two months of living in temporary housing, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon move into her official residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington.

Biden to hold first Cabinet meeting Thursday

Joe Biden will convene his first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, a presidential rite of passage that will be used to promote his new infrastructure plan. The gathering will look very different from those held by his predecessor.