Investigations into Cuomo heat up as new controversies arise in their wake
After stiff-arming calls for his resignation from leading state Democratic lawmakers, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is staking his political fate on the…
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Biden administration off to a combative start with tough rhetoric on Russia, China
President Joe Biden didn’t waste a beat when asked this week whether he believed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was a…
Continue Reading 14 House Republicans vote against a measure condemning military coup in Myanmar
The House on Friday overwhelmingly supported a measure condemning the military coup in Myanmar that ousted the country’s civilian leader, Aung…
Continue Reading Louisiana holds elections to fill congressional seat formerly held by Biden official and replace Republican who died of Covid before swearing-in
The first congressional elections of the 2022 midterm cycle are set for Saturday, when Louisiana voters go to the polls to fill a pair of vacancies…
Continue Reading As Matthew McConaughey flirts with run for Texas governor, his politics remain a mystery
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin-based actor Matthew McConaughey is again making headlines for flirting with a run for Texas governor — and this time he…
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Pot legalization bill falters in New Mexico legislature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico appeared to falter in the final hours of a 60-day legislative…
Continue Reading Extraordinary diplomatic clash signals tough times ahead for the US and China
Chinese officials dismissed Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan as “condescending.” An unnamed…
Continue Reading Speaking out against hate crimes, Biden tries to restore moral clarity to the presidency
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris moved to reassert control over America’s bully pulpit Friday, decrying acts of violence…
Continue Reading Inside why all lawmakers still aren’t vaccinated after months of access to shots on the Hill
As the political fight over vaccinations continues around the country, CNN has learned that several members of Congress still have not been…
Continue Reading Former daughter-in-law of Trump Org officer has talked to New York prosecutors about rent-free apartments
The former daughter-in-law of a Trump Organization officer said she is cooperating with inquiries by New York investigators who are looking into…
Continue Reading Glory days of Trump’s gold-plated 757 seem far away as plane sits idle at a sleepy airport
Trump’s personal Boeing 757 was always the crown jewel of his wealth — the ultimate sign that he had made it. He’s used it as a…
Continue Reading New York Times: Current Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment against governor
Alyssa McGrath, a current aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, joined a chorus of other women in accusing the governor of sexual harassment, accusing…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the effort to recall California’s governor
The organizers of the effort to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom turned in their final batches of signature petitions to the registrars…
Continue Reading Biden administration prepares to expand phased entry of migrants forced to stay in Mexico under Trump-era policy
The Biden administration is preparing to expand the phased entry of migrants who were forced to stay in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to two…
Continue Reading US military says a third of troops opt out of being vaccinated, but the numbers suggest it’s more
Despite a massive effort by the Pentagon to promote the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, the US military’s opt-out rate for…
Continue Reading UN secretary general calls upon US to lead the way in fighting extremism
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that White supremacy, neo-Nazism and extremism pose an “international…
Continue Reading Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to Covid outbreak
Former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort has closed its dining room and suspended beach club services to guests due to a Covid-19…
Continue Reading New Mexico lawmakers debate marijuana legalization bill as time runs short
SANTA FE, New Mexico — With fewer than 24 hours left in this year’s legislative session, senators are expected to vote on a bill that will legalize…
Continue Reading Blinken and Sullivan finish ‘tough and direct’ talks with Chinese officials
US and Chinese officials meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, ended talks Friday that national security adviser Jake Sullivan described as “tough and…
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Senators react to border conditions after El Paso visit with Homeland secretary
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visited the Mexican…
Continue Reading Controversial congressman could emerge as favorite in Alabama Senate race despite inflammatory remarks
Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks delivered fiery remarks before the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, telling then-President Donald…
Continue Reading White House shifts ad campaign strategy to reflect growing concern over conservatives’ vaccination reluctance
Reluctance among conservatives to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has caused growing concern inside the White House, according to people familiar…
Continue Reading Biden and Harris travel to Atlanta to meet with Asian American leaders in wake of mass shooting
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Atlanta on Friday to meet with Asian American leaders in the wake of deadly…
Continue Reading White House staffers asked to resign or work remotely after revealing past marijuana use
Several White House staffers were asked to resign, were suspended or are working remotely after revealing past marijuana use during their background…
Continue Reading Congressional leaders discussing a $2 billion package for new Capitol fencing and security personnel
Congressional leaders are discussing a new $2 billion funding package that would bolster security around the US Capitol and shore up vulnerabilities…
Continue Reading Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen meets with New York DA for the eighth time
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump‘s former fixer, is meeting for the eighth time with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office…
Continue Reading Congressional leaders discussing new $2 billion funding package to bolster Capitol security
Congressional leaders are discussing a new $2 billion funding package that would bolster security around the US Capitol and shore up vulnerabilities…
Continue Reading House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy found out he had Covid-19 and never knew it
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he learned he had Covid-19 antibodies after getting blood drawn in December, learning for the first time…
Continue Reading George W. Bush is unrecognizable in the current Republican Party
In an interview that aired Thursday with the Texas Tribune’s Evan Smith, one thing about George W. Bush was: He is fundamentally at odds with…
Continue Reading US Ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says ‘we need to dismantle White supremacy’ and unite against racism
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday called for the dismantling of White supremacy and for the world to “stand…
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