Trump-sparked divorces?
Is President Trump building a wall between couples? A new poll suggests the politics of the day isn't just pitting the parties against one another it is also splitting relationships, too. In the new study, Virginia-based polling firm Wakefield Research surveyed over 1,000 couples and found that 1 in 10 broke up over political arguments. It might not be too surprising that that number was higher among millennials at 22 percent.
Is President Trump building a wall between couples? A new poll suggests the politics of the day isn't just pitting the parties against one another it is also splitting relationships, too. In the new study, Virginia-based polling firm Wakefield Research surveyed over 1,000 couples and found that 1 in 10 broke up over political arguments. It might not be too surprising that that number was higher among millennials at 22 percent.
NYC mayor's race
In a few months, New Yorkers will have a big decision to make: Will Mayor bill de Blasio stay or will it be... actually, who would it be? Not one person in our unscientific poll could name a single challenger to de Blasio. And only one guy we spoke to could even come up with a far-fetched name thrown out in rumors: Hillary Clinton.
In a few months, New Yorkers will have a big decision to make: Will Mayor bill de Blasio stay or will it be... actually, who would it be? Not one person in our unscientific poll could name a single challenger to de Blasio. And only one guy we spoke to could even come up with a far-fetched name thrown out in rumors: Hillary Clinton.
Blank book
Michael J. Knowles published a book with 266 blank pages. "Reasons to Vote for Democrats" is a partisan slam against Democrats that with its empty pages illustrate just how Knowles, a Yale graduate, feels about the Democratic Party. The book caught the attention of President Donald Trump, who tweeted his endorsement and called it "a great book for your reading enjoyment."
Michael J. Knowles published a book with 266 blank pages. "Reasons to Vote for Democrats" is a partisan slam against Democrats that with its empty pages illustrate just how Knowles, a Yale graduate, feels about the Democratic Party. The book caught the attention of President Donald Trump, who tweeted his endorsement and called it "a great book for your reading enjoyment."
Student seeks City Council seat
At 21, Chetan Hebbur is ready to rule the world -- or at least a chunk of New York City as a member of the City Council. The NYU senior is digging into his own pocket to try and become a city councilman in District 2.
At 21, Chetan Hebbur is ready to rule the world -- or at least a chunk of New York City as a member of the City Council. The NYU senior is digging into his own pocket to try and become a city councilman in District 2.
Mayor dodges questions
Mayor Bill de Blasio had no patience for reporters who didn't want to stay "on topic" on Thursday. De Blasio invited the press to ask him about his mansion tax proposal, but when reporters asked him about other topics, he dodged and walked away.
Mayor Bill de Blasio had no patience for reporters who didn't want to stay "on topic" on Thursday. De Blasio invited the press to ask him about his mansion tax proposal, but when reporters asked him about other topics, he dodged and walked away.
Equal Rights Amendment remains in legal limbo
In 1923, three years after the U.S. Congress gave women the right to vote, suffrage leader Alice Paul introduced the Equal Rights Amendment, which would officially extend the rights of the U.S. Constitution to American women.
In 1923, three years after the U.S. Congress gave women the right to vote, suffrage leader Alice Paul introduced the Equal Rights Amendment, which would officially extend the rights of the U.S. Constitution to American women.
Why is Bharara tweeting?
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara launched his new social media feed last week by adding "USAtty" before his name in his previous handle to conform with new Justice Department policy.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara launched his new social media feed last week by adding "USAtty" before his name in his previous handle to conform with new Justice Department policy.
Anti-Trump movement
There are several ways to describe Donald Trump's presidency. One specifically is protest. Beginning with the Women's March the day after the inauguration, protests are mobilizing thousands of people nationwide. But are these social movements having any impact on the White House?
There are several ways to describe Donald Trump's presidency. One specifically is protest. Beginning with the Women's March the day after the inauguration, protests are mobilizing thousands of people nationwide. But are these social movements having any impact on the White House?
Political polarization
In the months following the election of Donald Trump, we've seen countless protests calling for change -- a reminder that much of the nation is still divided. A new study shows the upcoming generation of voters mirrors many of those same feelings.
In the months following the election of Donald Trump, we've seen countless protests calling for change -- a reminder that much of the nation is still divided. A new study shows the upcoming generation of voters mirrors many of those same feelings.
Saturday politics
Saturday was a big day in politics-- President Trump made some more bold comments on twitter and the Democratic National Committee elected Tom Perez as its new leader.
Saturday was a big day in politics-- President Trump made some more bold comments on twitter and the Democratic National Committee elected Tom Perez as its new leader.
Feds interview de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio met with federal prosecutors of Manhattan U.S. Attorney General Preet Bharara's Public Corruption Unit for several hours Friday about his campaign financing and if he exchanged favors for donors. The interview took place for four hours inside de Blasio's attorney's office. The AP reported that Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Goldstein, the head of the Public Corruption unit, Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell Capone were seen entering the building.
Mayor Bill de Blasio met with federal prosecutors of Manhattan U.S. Attorney General Preet Bharara's Public Corruption Unit for several hours Friday about his campaign financing and if he exchanged favors for donors. The interview took place for four hours inside de Blasio's attorney's office. The AP reported that Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Goldstein, the head of the Public Corruption unit, Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell Capone were seen entering the building.
Politics Unusual: What is the Democrats' game plan?
The Democratic Party is still trying to rebuild itself, after Hillary Clinton's defeat on election night. But without control of the white house or either house of Congress, the party doesn't have an obvious leader. Washington is disorganized and some anti-Trump sentiment is on the streets. So, what is the Democrats' plan going forward?
The Democratic Party is still trying to rebuild itself, after Hillary Clinton's defeat on election night. But without control of the white house or either house of Congress, the party doesn't have an obvious leader. Washington is disorganized and some anti-Trump sentiment is on the streets. So, what is the Democrats' plan going forward?
Boisterous town hall
Rep. Leonard Lance, R-New Jersey, faced a packed house of constituents with plenty to complain about at a town hall in Branchburg. He was on the hot seat in a 90-minute back and forth, which reached a boil during a passionate exchange on President Donald Trump.
Rep. Leonard Lance, R-New Jersey, faced a packed house of constituents with plenty to complain about at a town hall in Branchburg. He was on the hot seat in a 90-minute back and forth, which reached a boil during a passionate exchange on President Donald Trump.
Post-inauguration therapy
A month after President Trump's inauguration a divide that exists in this country is undeniable. Psychologist Peter Economou says no one knows that better than him. He says it has infiltrated all his therapy sessions.
A month after President Trump's inauguration a divide that exists in this country is undeniable. Psychologist Peter Economou says no one knows that better than him. He says it has infiltrated all his therapy sessions.
Politics Unusual: Political cartoons
Snap open any newspaper on any given day in 2017 and one's eyes eventually find their way to a caricature of a certain elected-leader with a distinctive hairdo.
Snap open any newspaper on any given day in 2017 and one's eyes eventually find their way to a caricature of a certain elected-leader with a distinctive hairdo.
Comedy and politics
Stand-up comedian Nick Naney is dealing with the tense political climate in this country the best way he knows how: through a good laugh. Nick performs regularly at the Annoyance Theatre in Williamsburg. His newest material revolves around the Trump administration and the clear divide that currently exists in our country. He writes to an audience he describes as a young and liberal.
Stand-up comedian Nick Naney is dealing with the tense political climate in this country the best way he knows how: through a good laugh. Nick performs regularly at the Annoyance Theatre in Williamsburg. His newest material revolves around the Trump administration and the clear divide that currently exists in our country. He writes to an audience he describes as a young and liberal.
McMaster named new NSA
President Trump named his new National Security Adviser - General H.R. McMaster
President Trump named his new National Security Adviser - General H.R. McMaster
Trump vs. Media poll
In the war against trump versus the media, the president may actually be winning.
In the war against trump versus the media, the president may actually be winning.
Trump campaigns again
Hoping to shift attention from his troubled White House, President Donald Trump hit the road Friday to deliver a pep talk to American workers and the rest of the nation, resurrecting the jobs promises that powered his election victory and pledging in a campaign-style rally to "unleash the power of the American spirit."
Hoping to shift attention from his troubled White House, President Donald Trump hit the road Friday to deliver a pep talk to American workers and the rest of the nation, resurrecting the jobs promises that powered his election victory and pledging in a campaign-style rally to "unleash the power of the American spirit."
How politicians train to do interviews
Politicians or their representatives regularly do interviews on television or at press conferences, but don?t always answering the questions they're asked.
Politicians or their representatives regularly do interviews on television or at press conferences, but don?t always answering the questions they're asked.