Neera Tanden, Biden's OMB pick, withdraws her nomination amid opposition
President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets.
President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets.
Senate confirms Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
FBI chief condemns Capitol riot as 'domestic terrorism,' defends intel
FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as domestic terrorism as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.
FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as domestic terrorism as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.
Cuomo's 'tone-deaf' apology ignores power balance: Critics
Critics say Gov. Andrew Cuomo's apology over allegations he sexually harassed younger staffers is 'tone-deaf.'
Critics say Gov. Andrew Cuomo's apology over allegations he sexually harassed younger staffers is 'tone-deaf.'
Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
Miguel Cardona confirmed as education secretary by Senate
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gold-colored Trump statue at CPAC was made in Mexico
A gold statue of Donald Trump that was a big hit at a conservative gathering over the weekend was actually built in Mexico.
A gold statue of Donald Trump that was a big hit at a conservative gathering over the weekend was actually built in Mexico.
‘We’re not starting new parties’: Trump says Republicans will unite, be stronger than ever at CPAC 2021
Donald Trump’s return to the public eye comes at a time in which the Republican Party is still searching for its identity in the post-Trump era.
Donald Trump’s return to the public eye comes at a time in which the Republican Party is still searching for its identity in the post-Trump era.
Gold-colored Trump statue at CPAC drawing crowds
Former President Trump has not yet made his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a gold-colored statue in his likeness has already stolen the show.
Former President Trump has not yet made his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a gold-colored statue in his likeness has already stolen the show.
CPAC 2021: Mike Pompeo, Gov. Kristi Noem highlight Saturday's list of speakers
Conservative causes again took center stage on Day 3 of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Conservative causes again took center stage on Day 3 of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Hyatt claps back at CPAC haters: We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment
The three-day event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
The three-day event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Andrew Yang helps photographer who was attacked on Staten Island Ferry
A man shoved a photojournalist on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry and was about to hit him with a metal rod when mayoral candidate Andrew Yang intervened.
A man shoved a photojournalist on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry and was about to hit him with a metal rod when mayoral candidate Andrew Yang intervened.
CPAC 2021: Trump allies push his continued dominance in GOP, false fraud claims
The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.
The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.
Ted Cruz jokes about Cancun trip controversy, says 'Trump ain't goin' anywhere' in CPAC speech
During his CPAC speech, Sen. Ted Cruz made light of his Cancun trip controversy: "I gotta say, Orlando is awesome. It’s not as nice as Cancun, but it’s nice."
During his CPAC speech, Sen. Ted Cruz made light of his Cancun trip controversy: "I gotta say, Orlando is awesome. It’s not as nice as Cancun, but it’s nice."
Coronavirus relief package nears vote in Congress
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan could bring a new $1,400 check for most Americans. Here's what we know.
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan could bring a new $1,400 check for most Americans. Here's what we know.
Sen. Rand Paul criticized for questions during Dr. Rachel Levine's confirmation hearing
Sen. Rand Paul spoke during a hearing on the nomination for assistant secretary of health of Dr. Rachel Levine, who is transgender. He has been accused of making "ideological and harmful misrepresentations" during his questioning.
Sen. Rand Paul spoke during a hearing on the nomination for assistant secretary of health of Dr. Rachel Levine, who is transgender. He has been accused of making "ideological and harmful misrepresentations" during his questioning.
CPAC 2021 speakers on Friday include Sen. Rick Scott, Trump Jr.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak on Sunday.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak on Sunday.
Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.