Biden's Cabinet half-empty as confirmations trickle in

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure

General testifies about 3-hour delay in getting National Guard to Capitol during riot

The Defense Department took more than three hours to dispatch the National Guard to the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after a request for reinforcement from police.

Democrats approve tighter income limits for 3rd stimulus check

In a major concession to moderates, the president and Senate Democrats have agreed to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks.

House poised to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill

House Democrats are poised to pass a sweeping elections and ethics bill, offering it up as a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses.

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President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.