Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
These Connecticut laws are taking effect in 2025
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
These New Jersey laws are taking effect in 2025
Several new laws in New Jersey are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in New Jersey are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
These New York laws are taking effect in 2025
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hospitalized after falling from horse
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
These Connecticut laws take effect in 2025
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
These New York laws take effect in 2025
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases across NYC, Long Island and Westchester. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases across NYC, Long Island and Westchester. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin charged with accepting payments in exchange for favors: Details
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the case boils down to "three words: quid pro quo."
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the case boils down to "three words: quid pro quo."
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Former top aide to New York City's mayor surrenders to DA's office to face charges
A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has surrendered to authorities to face corruption charges.
A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has surrendered to authorities to face corruption charges.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.