Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday faced mounting pressure from Democrats, including New York’s two US senators, to resign in the wake of a report that found he sexually harassed multiple women.
Fact check: Does Biden have the authority to extend eviction moratorium without Congress?
The recent expiration of the federal eviction moratorium for renters has led to internal strife inside the Democratic Party, as progressive lawmakers argue President Joe Biden should do more to extend the moratorium, despite his demands for congression…
Police officer dies following shooting outside the Pentagon building, law enforcement sources say
The Pentagon is locked down with no personnel allowed outside due to a “shooting event” that happened outside the building on a bus platform, according to the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, state attorney general report says
The New York attorney general’s investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
White House moves to highlight key piece of bipartisan deal as some allies question whether it goes far enough
The White House, fresh off securing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, plans to move in the coming days to highlight one of the thorniest pieces of that negotiation, according to a White House official: the $39 billion in new transit fundi…
LGBTQ advocates sue Tennessee over new anti-transgender bathroom law
LGBTQ advocates filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block enforcement of a new Tennessee law they say will prevent transgender people in the state from using bathrooms and other facilities consistent with their gender identity.
Harris to promote ‘America is back’ message in Singapore and Vietnam
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to travel to Singapore and Vietnam later this month, becoming the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit Asia so far.
Senate unanimously votes to award Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol police and MPD
The Senate has unanimously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the officers of the US Capitol Police and the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department, nearly seven months after the insurrection at the Capitol.
Police union goes to bat for Chicago officer charged in US Capitol riot
The Chicago chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police union is going to bat for one of its members who stormed the US Capitol and now might lose his job with the Chicago Police Department.
White House celebrates US reaching 70% of US adults getting at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Monday that 70% of US adults have received at least one Covid-19 vaccination shot, reaching President Joe Biden’s July Fourth goal about one month late.