Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll

DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.

'Obamacare' survives latest Supreme Court challenge

In a 7 to 2 vote, justices rejected a Republican-led effort to kill the national health care law.

Race for NYC mayoral candidacy hits the home stretch with 5 days until primary

The Democratic hopefuls hoping to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio were back on the campaign trail Thursday, coming off their last debate before Tuesday's primary election.

Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic

A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.

House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq

The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.

Survey: Young voters in NYC focused on climate change, public schools

Nearly 90 percent of young voters say they want elected officials to take more serious action against climate change, while just over 80 percent say they think public schools need more resources.

Biden-Putin summit: Leaders set 'consultations' on updating nuclear pact

President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.

'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings

President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.

Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results

The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.

White House unveils new strategy to combat domestic terrorism

The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of domestic terror threats in the U.S. as part of a new strategy to combat the growing threat.

Dismal turnout for early voting in NYC

Very few people in New York City have taken advantage of early voting in the primary

White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19

President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.

Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia lead two polls in NYC mayoral race

As early primary voting continues, two new polls are showing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in the lead, with Former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia not too far behind.

New York Democrat considering one-time wealth tax on rich Americans: report

New York Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is looking to potentially introduce a one-time wealth tax after it was recently reported that some of the country’s wealthiest people have escaped paying federal income taxes.

Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report

A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.