5 White House staffers lose jobs over drugs, marijuana use
Five White House staffers have been fired because of their past use of drugs, including marijuana, press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Five White House staffers have been fired because of their past use of drugs, including marijuana, press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to face expulsion resolution from Dem congressman
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
Rarely in spotlight, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is a seasoned politician
If Cuomo resigns or is removed from office, Hochul would become governor. She rarely garners attention but has gained a lot of political experience.
If Cuomo resigns or is removed from office, Hochul would become governor. She rarely garners attention but has gained a lot of political experience.
House OKs bills offering pathway to legal status to Dreamers, farm workers, other immigrants
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
Reporter accuses Cuomo, Albany lawmakers of making her 'uncomfortable'
A reporter has come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other men in Albany made her feel uncomfortable.
A reporter has come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other men in Albany made her feel uncomfortable.
Trump says he’d have ‘even stronger feeling’ to enter 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle runs
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Biden meets with Irish prime minister, recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day
Joe Biden, the latest president of Irish descent, is set for a virtual meeting Wednesday with Ireland's prime minister, Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Joe Biden, the latest president of Irish descent, is set for a virtual meeting Wednesday with Ireland's prime minister, Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
'Dreamers' hope Congress enacts a pathway to citizenship
President Biden used an executive order to return temporary legal status to Dreamers. But only Congress can give Dreamers permanent legal status.
President Biden used an executive order to return temporary legal status to Dreamers. But only Congress can give Dreamers permanent legal status.
3 Democrats vying to be New York's first female mayor
All three Democrats — Dianne Morales, Kathryn Garcia, and Maya Wiley — say they have what it takes to shake up New York City government.
All three Democrats — Dianne Morales, Kathryn Garcia, and Maya Wiley — say they have what it takes to shake up New York City government.
US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
Cuomo counsel pushes back on 'vaccine czar' reports
The mayor called for an investigation into "why a senior official in the governor's office clearly tried to link vaccine supply to political support."
The mayor called for an investigation into "why a senior official in the governor's office clearly tried to link vaccine supply to political support."
Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary, becomes 1st Native American Cabinet member in US history
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
Biden reportedly plans largest tax hike in almost 30 years
President Joe Biden is reportedly planning the largest federal tax hikes in almost 30 years.
President Joe Biden is reportedly planning the largest federal tax hikes in almost 30 years.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
Top Dems call on Cuomo to resign amid harassment allegations
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Majority of NY state lawmakers now call for Cuomo to resign
A majority of New York state legislators are now calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid sexual harassment allegations and a scandal over coronavirus deaths linked to nursing homes.
A majority of New York state legislators are now calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid sexual harassment allegations and a scandal over coronavirus deaths linked to nursing homes.
Biden to direct states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Trump calls on former NFL player Herschel Walker to run for Senate in Georgia
"Wouldn’t it be great if the legendary Herschel Walker ran for the United States Senate in Georgia?" Trump wrote in an official statement.
"Wouldn’t it be great if the legendary Herschel Walker ran for the United States Senate in Georgia?" Trump wrote in an official statement.