Rep. George Santos sponsors his first bill
The SALT Relief Act would increase the limitation on the deduction for state and local taxes from $10,000 to $50,000. But that's not the bill that is getting the most attention.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
'I walk with God': Mayor Adams dismisses separation of church and state
“Don’t tell me about no separation of church and state,” Mayor Adams said. “State is the body, church is the heart. If you take the heart out of the body, the body dies.”
Twitter announces 'zero tolerance policy towards violent speech'
Users who violate Twitter's violent speech policy may have their accounts suspended or be required to delete the content.
Elon Musk back in No. 1 spot on Bloomberg's billionaires list
Bloomberg estimated his fortune was now worth $187.1 billion
Elon Musk’s Twitter conducts yet another round of layoffs, firing dozens: report
Elon Musk has pushed to drastically cut costs at Twitter.
Activists launch 'Drive out Santos' caravan in light of new allegations
A group of residents and activists are caravanning from Long Island to Queens in protest of Rep. George Santos.
Mayor Adams' brother set to leave City Hall security job
In an interview that aired Friday, Bernard Adams announced that he was leaving his volunteer post as a mayoral security adviser.
Eric Adams' brother set to leave City Hall security job
New York Mayor Eric Adams’ brother is leaving his volunteer post as a mayoral security adviser, a position he took after controversy over initial plans to hire him in a high-paid city job.
After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
NYC mayor: I support charter schools
Mayor Eric Adams is clearing the air about whether he supports more charter schools in New York City.
George Santos cosponsors bill to make the AR-15 the National Gun of the U.S.
Republican Rep. George Santos is cosponsoring the AR-15 National Gun Act to make the weapon the "National Gun of the United States".
Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty
Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.
Mayor Adams calls for tougher laws as illegal cannabis stores reach 1,500
Mayor Eric Adams is calling for tougher laws to crack down on the illegal marijuana shops that have popped up all around New York City.
NYC sells $200M of COVID supplies for only $500K
New York City has sold $200 million worth of COVID-era PPE purchases for just $500,000.
The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge could become the Tappan Zee once again. Here's why
There's a new effort to bring back the 'Tappan Zee' name to the bridge over the Hudson River.
George Santos admits to being a 'terrible liar' in new interview
Rep. Congressman George Santos admitted to being a "terrible liar" in a 40-minute sit-down interview with TV host Piers Morgan.
Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine: 'One year later, Kyiv stands'
President Joe Biden’s Monday visit was a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Donald Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train starts to roll
Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.
‘Get back to work’: Habitat for Humanity CEO remarks on Jimmy Carter’s legendary work ethic
It’s a myth that the former president founded Habitat for Humanity — but the organization’s CEO certainly credits him with putting them on the map. “No one had ever seen a global leader behave like that."