Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative

Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.

This mayoral candidate dropped out but could still appear on the NYC ballot

Even after breaking the news to his staff that he would end his campaign, Walden remains in the race on paper, at least until the courts decide otherwise.

Mamdani beats Cuomo in both 2 and 4 person race in new poll

Could Cuomo come out on top in a two-person race? The latest poll by Sienna and The New York Times reveals the answer.

Federal judge rules ICE cannot operate at Rikers Island

New York State's Supreme Court ruled on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot reopen an office at Rikers Island, a move NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced earlier this year.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops

The Supreme Court granted a Justice Department request, pausing a federal judge's order that had temporarily prevented agents from stopping people based solely on factors like race, ethnicity, or language.

Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter released

The "bawdy" message, which includes a drawing of a naked woman, was part of a 2003 birthday album to celebrate Epstein's 50th birthday.

'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job

“What do these people actually stand for besides power?" New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses reports Trump may offer Mayor Adams a job in his administration.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's not running for president in 2028

During an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he's ruling out running for president in 2028, after months of speculation.

NYC mayoral candidates trade jabs at Labor Day parade

While Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to stay in the race, Zohran Mamdani has called President Donald Trump's perceived influence on the election an "affront to democracy."

NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban

Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.

Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case, Speaker Johnson claims

House Speaker Mike Johnson made an explosive claim about President Donald Trump Friday while talking to reporters at the Capitol.

Trump denies offering Adams ambassador position

President Donald Trump says he did not offer New York City Mayor Eric Adams a position in his administration.

Adams 'seriously considering' dropping out of mayoral race: Latest reports

Trump argues that the crowded field risks splitting the vote. "I don’t like to see a communist become mayor," Trump said. "I would like to see two people drop out and have it be one on one."

Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns

Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.

Adams met with Trump special envoy to discuss possible admin job

Eric Adams met with President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, earlier this week amid talks about a potential role for the mayor in the administration, according to The New York Post.

Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out

If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.

Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims

A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”